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Water Cake

No eggs, no butter, no milk! This simple water cake comes together in no time and is the most delicious vegan cake I have had so far. 
Course cake, Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Author mara

Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp (270g) water
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tsp (60g) sunflower oil (or any other vegetable oil)
  • 1 tbsp (14g) baking powder
  • 1 3/4 cup (220g) wholemeal or all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50gr) cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (100gr) light brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the interior of an 8-inch cake pan.
  • In a bowl, add flour, cocoa, baking powder, and sugar. Whisk until evenly combined.
  • Add water and oil. Whisk until batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving.
  • You can dust the cake with powdered sugar if you wish.