ATHENS — At My Greek Dish, discover over 200 of the best authentic Greek recipes and how to make them to perfection. Traditional and original Greek recipes made easy. Made from locally sourced, tried and tested Greek recipes with quick step by step instructions. This recipe and photos are courtesy of Eli K. Giannopoulos, the gifted food writer and blogger at My Greek Dish.
“The most moist Lenten chocolate cake that despite being an indulgent delight still complies with the dietary instructions of the Lenten season,” says Eli, who lives in Athens, Greece. “If you have ever tried making a Lenten chocolate cake before it is possible that you have faced the disappointment of a heavy, muddy, dull flavored cake, that despite your efforts, didn’t rise at all. You’re not alone. The first recipe I made worked well, but there was something missing. So, I decided to replace some of the water with orange juice (some orange zest will also make a nice addition), added some vanilla extract for extra flavor, and coated the cake with a cocoa based glaze with just a splash of cognac. The result was simply astonishing.”
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“This recipe is one of my favorite desserts to serve at Lent, Easter, and at Christmas. It has replaced my usual cake recipes as a healthier, economical, easier but equally tasty version. And of course, this cake can really be enjoyed during any season of the year. If you are wondering how a cake with no eggs, butter, dairy products and chocolate actually tastes like a chocolate cake then you just have to give it a try.”
Suggestion from Eli: “Dissolve baking soda in the orange juice before using it in the cake mixture. Be careful when doing so as the baking soda will start foaming and it might end up making a mess. Adding the vinegar is really important and if you are afraid to use it, I assure you that no one will ever know it’s there.”
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