Chocolate Water Cake

The chocolate water cake is a very simple and tasty dessert that has the advantage of being lactose-free as well, so perfect for those with intolerances. Here is the recipe to make one.

Ingredients

• 300 g flour
• 200 g sugar
• 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 400 ml water
• 80 ml seed oil
• 16 g baking powder
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder and a pinch of salt.
3. Slowly add the water and seed oil, continuing to stir to avoid lumps.
4. When the batter is well combined and smooth, pour it into a previously buttered mold or lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake the cake and let it cook for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Once cooked, let it cool before removing from the mold and serving.

Trivia

The chocolate water cake, with its moist and fluffy consistency, is an example of how you can prepare a tasty and soft dessert even without the use of animal-derived ingredients such as butter and milk. This makes it suitable also for those following a vegan diet, replacing the sugar with a vegan version if necessary.

Remember that you can always play with the recipe by adding the variants you prefer, such as a dusting of powdered sugar on the surface or chocolate chips in the batter to make it even more delicious!