1. 8 eggs
2. 1/2 teaspoon salt
3. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4. 120 ml milk
5. 100 ml oil
6. 120g flour
7. 25g pure cocoa
8. 150g sugar
9. 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10. Chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Divide the yolks and whites of the eggs into two dishes.
2. The egg whites should be whipped until firm peaks form after adding salt and vanilla.
3. Mix the oil and milk together in a another basin.
4. Mixing until smooth, gradually include flour and cocoa into the milk-oil combination.
5. Fold in whipped egg whites gently.
6. Fill a cake pan that has been oiled with batter.
7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 350°F/175°C.
8. Drizzle the cake with lemon juice while it’s still warm.
9. Add chocolate chips as decorations.
10. Watch the enchantment as it appears to float in air.

Tips:

1. Sift, Sift, Sift: Sift your dry ingredients like flour and baking powder multiple times to ensure they are light and airy. This will contribute to the cake’s fluffy texture.
2. Room Temperature Eggs: Allow your eggs to come to room temperature before using them. Room temperature eggs whip up better, resulting in a lighter and fluffier cake batter.
3. Gentle Folding Technique: When incorporating the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, use a gentle folding motion. Overmixing can deflate the batter, resulting in a denser cake.
4. Don’t Peek: Avoid opening the oven door too often while the cake is baking. Sudden temperature changes can cause the cake to collapse. Trust your oven and resist the temptation to check on it too frequently.
5. Cooling Upside Down: Once the cake is baked, invert the pan onto a cooling rack immediately. This helps prevent the cake from collapsing as it cools and maintains its airy structure.
6. Patience is Key: Allow the cake to cool completely before attempting to remove it from the pan. Rushing this step can lead to the cake breaking apart or losing its fluffy texture.
7. Store Properly: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid refrigerating the cake, as it can dry out. If you need to store it for longer, you can freeze individual slices wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
8. Freshness Matters: While this cake is best enjoyed freshly baked, you can revive any leftovers by lightly toasting slices in a toaster oven. It brings back some of the cake’s original lightness and adds a delightful crispness to the edges.