Chocolate Rava Cake is just a chocolate version of one of my most popular recipe on the blog - Rava Cake.
Chocolate Rava Cake is one of the most special bakes of mine.
You know why??
Because we are now a family of 10k subs on youtube. I just can't believe 10,000 subscribers. I am jumping up and down. If you have not yet subscribed to my channel then please do. I would highly appreciate it.
Plus I also have a surprise for you guys in this post..
So let me first of all tell you that Rava Cake is basically a simple regular tea time cake that is eggless, maida free and butter free which is super moist and pairs so well as a tea time cake.
And Chocolate Rava Cake is basically a chocolate version of it.
If you have been following me on social platforms then probably you might be knowing that rava cake is that particular post which marked my blogging journey.
Yes when I had shared this recipe on social media platforms it was a super viral 3 years back when people actually did not know what viral is.
Today I recreated the chocolate version of it just to thank each one of you for supporting me through this entire journey.
Words can't thank you enough for all the love, support, encouragement, motivation and for everything that you have showered upon me.
Wait for it!!!
As a token of gratitude for the first ever time I am doing a Giveaway. I am giving away this beautiful 2 pcs Nirlon Pans for one of you. The details of entering into giveaway is listed down below the recipe card.
Before sharing the details let me run you through the flavours and procedure of making this cake.
The chocolate flavour is not dominating or over-powering. Its a delight to eat with the texture coming from rava and walnuts.
Now first of all since this has no Maida in it do not expect this to be a super soft cake. But at the same time you won’t be disappointed by the wonderful texture of Rava or Semolina.
This is not too sweet so I would say would be just perfect with your evening Tea or even in your kids lunch box.
Yes it is a moist cake but little bit on the denser side for obvious reason of not having enough butter or oil. You must definitely check my Pound Cake recipe if you are looking for a lighter cake and if you like to learn the science behind baking.
Also if you are not a fan of chocolate (I would get an heart-attack if you are not.. 😉 ) you would want to check my plain vanilla flavoured Rava Cake. My hubby prefers vanilla and I like chocolate but at the end I do what I want to.. 😉
Here is the detailed recipe:
Chocolate Rava Cake in cooker
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Sugar
- 1 cup Milk
- 1.5 tbsp Ghee
- 1 cup Curd
- 1.5 cups Rava
- 1/3 cup Cocoa powder sifted
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preheating the cooker. For which line the base of the cooker with some salt. spread it out evenly. Place a stand in it. Close the lid without any gasket or whistle attached. And heat it up on med high flame.
- In a blender, blend together sugar, milk and ghee until smooth. Once blended transfer it to a mixing bowl.
- Add in the curd and whisk well.
- Add in all the dry ingredients. Combine until cake batter consistency.
- In goes the walnuts if you are using. Mix well and bake in a prepared 6 inch cake pan in the preheated cooker for 45-50 mins. Reduce the flame to medium once you place the cake pan inside the cooker.
- Do the toothpick test and if it comes out clean then you are done. Let the cake cool in the pan itself for 10 mins then invert it to a wire stand to cool completely.
- Dust some icing sugar while serving and enjoy it with your tea.
- Do remember to check the notes to enter into the giveaway.
Notes:
Effect of salt:
When I first made this plain rava cake I did not add any salt layer at the base. However I did add it today for making this Chocolate Rava Cake.
And I must say adding salt considerably reduced my baking time.
I guess the salt helped to retain the heat inside the cooker thereby reducing the baking time. So i would highly recommend to follow this method even if you are making the plain Rava Cake instead of Chocolate Rava Cake.
2. To bake it in the oven: bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 mins. you can bake it in the microwave for around the same time.
For additional notes refer my Rava Cake recipe.
GIVEAWAY
As a token of gratitude I am giving away this 2 pc Nirlon Pan set to any one of you. To enter into the giveaway all you have to do is:
1. Subscribe to my YOUTUBE channel SpicesNFlavors by clicking here.
2. Like my Facebook page - SpicesNFlavors
3. Comment on my FB post tagging someone for whom you would like to cook in this pan.
This giveaway is open to anyone from all over the world but the gift would be delivered to a genuine valid Indian address only.
It is open for 2 weeks after which I will share the lucky winner.
As always if you happen to try this recipe then do tag me, tweet me or instagram me. I would love to connect with you guys.
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Until then
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Sushma
Leena K says
Hey Sushma,
I tried this rava chocolate cake , actually my first ever cake , and thanks to you it turned out super. Really, my kid and hubby loved it.
Thanks
Leena
sushma iyer says
Hi Leena.. That sounds fantastic.. thank you for sharing your feedback.. glad to see that your family enjoyed the cake you made 🙂
Nokwazi says
Thanks so much you are so helpful 💃
chhavi says
Hi Sush.a,
I tried today in an overn at 360 degrees for 40-45 mins. But the fork came out wet so I put it in for another 5 mins. Still wet. So out it in for another 5 and by thrn it had become too dry.
Wonder if it was the sooji - I used fine sooji. Does one have to use thick sooji ?
Thanks!
sushma iyer says
Hi chhavi.. So definitely in your oven it needed to bake longer.. So after 45 mins always check every 2-3 mins.. Now for next time you know it needs around 55 mins so take a note of that.. Nothing wrong that you did.. It is all about the oven.
Regards
Sushma
Kumari says
Can we substitute dates syrup or dates paste for sugar?
sushma iyer says
Hi Kumari you can try experimenting.. I am not sure as I have never tried it before sorry. I have another recipe for dates and walnut cake you might want to check that: https://spicesnflavors.com/healthier-wholewheat-eggless-dates-walnut-loaf-cake/
Regards
Sushma
Deepika Saini says
hi tried both the cakes rava choclate and coconut. in both the cases the batter was runny. I took exact measurements as yours. pls tell me how does it get runny. I think you didn't give time for the sooji to set may be.
sushma iyer says
Hi Deepika..
The recipe does not need any setting time for rava. You can directly bake this without resting the batter.
The batter might have turned runny because of the consistency of curd. Please use thick curd. Even though the batter was runny; did you go ahead and bake it. May I please know how the baked final product turned out to be.
Regards
Sushma
Nimmi says
In which mode we have to bake in microwave oven.for how many minutes we have to preheat.wat utensil we have to use
sushma iyer says
Hi Nimmi..
I am really sorry but I am not aware of the settings in a microwave oven. Never used it. sorry
Savitha says
Hey..What is the oven baking time?
sushma iyer says
Hi Savitha..
You can bake this in a preheated oven of 180°C for 40-45 mins Thank you