Eggless coffee cake

Teatimes can be little different and cheering, when cake is served. This mildly sweet cake has the flavour of coffee, chocolate and a dash of vanilla.

Ingredients:
All-purpose flour (maida) -1 cup
Cocoa powder -1/4cup
Powdered sugar - 1 cup
Instant coffee - 10gms
Baking powder -1/4tsp
Baking soda -1/4tsp
Beaten curd -1/4cup
Milk -1/4 cup
Butter -1/2cup
Salt -1 pinch
Vanilla essence -1/2tsp
Choco chips - 1/4cup (optional)

Method:
Mix the instant coffee in milk. Keep it aside.
Combine all the dry items and sieve it twice.
Cream the butter and sugar. Then add the dry items and milk. Mix well. Finally add the beaten curd, essence and chocolate chips. Pour it in a greased pan dusted with some plain flour. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 45  minutes.

Note:  It can also be baked in small cups to make cupcakes.