Deliciously Deceptive: “I Can’t Believe It’s Not-Chometz” Chocolate Cake
Looking for a chocolate cake that’s just as indulgent as the real thing—without the chometz? This “I Can’t Believe It’s Not-Chometz” Chocolate Cake is sure to impress, whether for Pesach or any occasion. It’s rich, moist, and so decadent that no one will believe it’s made without flour.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This cake is not only a game-changer for your Pesach dessert spread, but it’s also incredibly versatile. Whether you serve it plain or decorate it with a light dusting of powdered sugar or chocolate frosting, it’s bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
The Secret to Perfect Pesach Baking
What makes this chocolate cake so special? The combination of ingredients that result in a soft, perfectly textured cake that doesn’t taste like it’s missing anything. Whether you’re looking to surprise your guests or enjoy a chocolate treat that’s truly gluten-free, this recipe will have everyone guessing.
This Article by EstherO. originally appeared in Mishpacha Magazine.
Photography by Dan Engongoro
“I Can’t Believe It’s Not-Chometz” Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Cake:
- 5 eggs
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1 cup oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup cocoa
- pinch coffee
- ¾ cup potato starch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp vinegar
Chocolate Frosting:
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 stick margarine
- ⅓ cup cocoa
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ⅛ cup water
Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 °.
- In a small bowl, combine baking soda and vinegar. Set aside
- Place remaining ingredients in the bowl of your mixer.
- Add vinegar mixture and beat till combined.
- Bake approximately 35-40 minutes, test center of cake with toothpick.
How to Decorate Your Cake Using a Cake Stencil:
- Place stencil on cake.
- Using your sugar shaker , lightly powder the cake on top of the stencil.
- Carefully remove the stencil.
Chocolate Frosting:
- Melt all ingredients together in a double boiler.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake.
Notes
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18 Responses
The recipe is not clear how many cups of sugar it needs. Could you please clarify?
1.5 cups
Thank you!
Is it vanilla sugar or extract
You can use either one.
Enjoy!
Can you explain the vinegar in this recipe? Can I leave it out?
Although it is a small amount, it helps make the cake fluffy.
We don’t suggest leaving it out.
Can you tell me what a pinch of coffee means? Can I use coffee grounds?
Yes, coffee grounds.
If you prefer measuring it out, use 1/8 tsp.
Thank you!!
Our Pleasure!
Hope you enjoy the recipe!
One more question… or two…
Olive oil? And distilled white vinegar?
You can use olive oil or cottonseed oil.
Yes, distilled white vinegar is good.
Do you grease the cake pan?
It is not necessary.
You can use parchment paper if you’d like.
As you can tell I am not a baker… I used two 9”round pans. Once cool do I flip it or use a spatulas to take it out of pan?
No problem!
Happy to help!
Either way should work.
Cakes came out perfect and delicious… trial was a success. looking forward to making for holiday dinner . If rounds do you layer them on one another as one cake? Or two separate… can’t tell in picture
So happy to hear!
The cake in the photo had one layer.
You can do two too.