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Can I use any type of flour?

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You can use cake flour or all-purpose, but self-rising works the best.

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Can I substitute baking powder for baking soda and olive oil for vegetable oil?

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Yes, both substitutions are ok. The only difference is your cake may have a slight taste of olive oil, as it has a stronger flavor than vegetable oil.

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Can I mix this without an electric mixer?

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Using a spoon is a great way to build up muscle whilst baking that sweet treat.

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How can I decorate the cake?

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Since spongy chocolate cake is very light and delicate, it can't be decorated with heavy amounts of frosting like you'd do with a normal chocolate cake. Try garnishing it with powdered sugar or drizzling a light icing over the cake to decorate it.

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Which kind of flour and frosting can you use?

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Self-raising flour is always best--makes it rise the most. For icing, you can do many different options. For example, butter cream is made with icing sugar and butter/margarine, and royal is just boiled water and icing sugar.

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Can I make this without the baking soda?

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No, the chocolate cake needs the baking soda in order to come out spongy and moist. Consider finding other chocolate cake recipes that don't require baking soda.

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What can I do If I burn the cake?

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It really depends on how badly it's burnt. If there's some minor burnt edges, you can easily shave them off with a knife. Check out our article on fixing a burnt cake for more tips on fixing your cake.

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If I don't have an oven, can I make the cake in the microwave?

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No, you cannot. The chocolate cake must be baked in the oven in order to come out spongy and moist. Consider finding other microwaveable chocolate cake recipes.

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Do I have to use an electrical whisk?

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No, you don't.

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Can I use butter instead of oil?

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Yes, but ensure that you melt the butter before use. This could be done using a microwave or a dry pan/pot.

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Can I use granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar?

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No. Powdered sugar has a soft, powdery texture and granulated sugar is coarse, a bit like sand. It would not work.

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Can I use self-rising flour to make a spongy chocolate cake?

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Yes, you can.

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Do I have to use vanilla essence for this cake?

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Vanilla essence just adds extra flavor and will not affect the baking of the cake.

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