• Maida (All-purpose flour) – 1 ½ cups
• Baking Soda – 1 tsp
• Baking Powder – 1 ½ tsp
• Cocoa Powder – ¼ cup
• Eggs – 6
• Sugar – 1 ½ cups
• Vanilla Essence – 1 ½ tsp
• Oil – ¾ cup

For the Frosting & Ganache

• Whipping Cream – 1 cup (chilled)
• Compound Chocolate – As needed (available in supermarkets)

• Beat the Egg Whites – Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat them until they turn light and fluffy.
• Add Sugar – Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and beat until the mixture becomes creamy.
• Mix Wet Ingredients – Add egg yolks (6), oil (½ cup), and vanilla essence (1 tsp). Beat gently until combined. Do not overbeat.
• Combine Dry Ingredients – Sift together maida (1 ½ cups), baking powder (1 ½ tsp), baking soda (1 tsp), and a pinch of salt.
• Fold the Dry Ingredients – Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. If the batter is too thick, add milk little by little to get the right consistency. Do not overmix.

• Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 180°C and preheat for 10 minutes.
• Prepare the Baking Pan – Line the baking pan with butter paper and pour the batter evenly. Tap the pan to remove air bubbles.
• Bake – Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35 minutes.
• Check Doneness – Insert a toothpick into the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
• Cool & Slice – Remove the cake from the pan, let it cool, and then slice it into three equal layers.