Moist Chocolate Cake with Ganache

No Eggs, No Butter & Incredibly Easy

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This Chocolate Cake Is So Moistโ€ฆ No One Will Believe It Has No Eggs or Butter!

Rich chocolate flavor, soft fudgy texture, and glossy chocolate ganache on top – this easy chocolate cake proves you donโ€™t need eggs or butter to create an incredibly indulgent dessert.

Made with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe stays:

โœ” ultra moist
โœ” deeply chocolatey
โœ” soft for days
โœ” beginner-friendly

And the best part? Everything comes together in one bowl with minimal effort.

Perfect for:

  • everyday desserts
  • birthdays
  • fasting periods (with dairy substitutions)
  • quick chocolate cravings
Moist Chocolate Cake with Ganache
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Moist Chocolate Cake with Ganache

Recipe by George Zolis
5.0 from 1 vote
Course: DessertCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy
Servings

16

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes
Calories

430

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

5

minutes

Ultra moist chocolate cake without eggs or butter, topped with rich chocolate ganache. Easy one-bowl dessert recipe with simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • For the Chocolate Cake

  • 430 g 3 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour

  • 70 g 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder

  • 2 tsp 2 tsp Baking Powder

  • 1 tsp 1 tsp Baking Soda

  • 350 g 1 3/4 cup Sugar

  • 1 pinch 1 pinch Salt

  • 500 g 2 cup Milk

  • 150 g 2/3 cup Vegetable Oil

  • For the Chocolate Ganache

  • 300 g 1 1/4 cup Heavy Cream

  • 400 g 14 oz Milk Chocolate Couverture

  • 30 g 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

How to make Moist Chocolate Cake

  • Chocolate Cake
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the sugar, oil, and milk.
  • Mix first with a spatula and then with a whisk until smooth.
  • Lightly grease a 25ร—35 cm (10ร—14 inch) baking pan.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 170ยฐC / 340ยฐF (conventional heat) for about 45 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool while preparing the ganache.
  • Chocolate Ganache
  • Place a saucepan over medium heat and add the cream.
  • Bring just to a boil while stirring.
  • Lower the heat and add the chopped chocolate and sunflower oil.
  • Stir until smooth and glossy.
  • Pour the ganache over the cooled cake.
  • Let cool completely before serving.

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This Chocolate Cake Is Shockingly Moist Without Eggs or Butter

One bite and nobody guesses this cake is made without eggs or butter.

The texture stays incredibly soft and rich, while the glossy chocolate ganache makes it feel like a bakery-style dessert.

And because the recipe uses simple ingredients, itโ€™s perfect for those moments when you want an easy chocolate dessert fast.

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Why This Cake Stays So Moist

The secret is the balance between:

  • oil
  • milk
  • cocoa
  • proper baking temperature

This combination creates a soft crumb that stays moist for days without drying out.

The Ganache Makes It Irresistible

The smooth chocolate glaze adds:

  • shine
  • richness
  • extra moisture

And when it sets, every slice gets that beautiful fudgy chocolate layer on top.

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Perfect for Any Occasion

This recipe is ideal for:

  • birthdays
  • family desserts
  • fasting adaptations
  • beginner bakers
  • make-ahead desserts

Simple ingredients, huge chocolate flavor.

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