Water and Cocoa Cake

Name: Water and Cocoa Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 2 cups; Sugar 12 tbsp; Water at room temperature ¾ cup; Unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup; Sunflower seed oil 5 ½ tbsp; Eggs 2; Fine salt 1 pinch; Baking powder 3 ½ tsp; Powdered sugar to taste

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Lactose Free
Vegetarian

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

This chocolate water cake is such a delightful treat from Italian kitchens, where simple and tasty dishes are just part of the charm. It is nothing like those heavy, super-rich cakes. This one is all about being light and still moist, without any butter or dairy. Italians love it for breakfast with a bit of jam or just on its own. Honestly, when you want something sweet but not over the top, it’s perfect. And the magic? It lies in how this dairy-free chocolate cake stays so tender—the mix of water and oil gives it that soft, almost spongy feel. You’ll see variations like coffee or apple, but the chocolate version? Seriously good. It’s great when you want a treat that’s indulgent yet kinda healthy. This cake really captures the Italian way of making genuine and easy food that’s nothing fancy but still really really good.

It’s surprising that this is an eggless chocolate cake since it looks and tastes like a classic dessert but is way lighter and a bit more delicate. Works great with fillings—imagine a layer of sweet fruit jam, a scoop of ice cream, or even whipped cream if you’re not worried about keeping it vegan. People sometimes call it a vegan chocolate cake or a moist chocolate cake, highlighting how it feels with every bite. Kids love it because it’s soft with a strong chocolate taste, and adults appreciate that it doesn’t leave you feeling stuffed. Pretty simple. The recipe shows how Italian families use what’s handy, making an easy chocolate cake without eggs that’s perfect for weekdays, picnics, or whenever you crave something homemade and rich without much fuss. And here's the thing, it really captures the Italian vibe of keeping things simple and tasty. You get a cake that’s just as awesome with coffee in the morning as it is with a little chocolate drizzle at night. For real.

How to prepare Water and Cocoa Cake

To prepare the water and cocoa cake, first, in a bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar using a hand whisk or electric beaters 1. Once you have a smooth and creamy mixture, add the water 2, sunflower oil 3, and salt.

Mix and add the sifted unsweetened cocoa 4. Then incorporate the baking powder, also sifted 5. Finally, gradually add the flour 6.

Mix well until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture 7. Pour into a lightly greased and floured 9-inch diameter pan and level it well by gently shaking the pan 8. Bake in a static oven at 350°F for 40 minutes in the middle part of the oven. Do the toothpick test to check for doneness. If it comes out dry, the cake is ready and you can take it out of the oven. Let it cool completely before removing it from the pan and garnish with powdered sugar if desired 9.