WATER CHOCOLATE CAKE – soft and light, without eggs and lactose-free

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If you’re looking for a light yet delicious chocolate dessert, the water chocolate cake is perfect! Without milk, butter, or eggs, it is ideal for those with intolerances or simply wanting a light treat. Soft, moist, and with an intense cocoa flavor, it is ready in a few minutes and will win everyone over at the first bite. Perfect for breakfast or a genuine snack.

  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Very cheap
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 10 People
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1.6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.8 oz dark chocolate
  • 3 tbsps sunflower oil
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 packet baking powder
  • as needed hazelnut cream

Tools

  • Bowl
  • Hand Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Mold springform

Steps

  • Pour the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix.

  • Add the liquids and continue mixing until there are no more lumps.

  • Add the chocolate chopped with a knife. Stir again.

  • Transfer to a greased mold and dusted with unsweetened cocoa. Bake for about 40 minutes at 356°F.

  • Let the cake cool and top it with hazelnut cream.

  • The water chocolate cake proves you can enjoy a delicious dessert with just a few ingredients and without guilt. Make it yourself and share with loved ones!

✨ Variations to try:
•⁠ ⁠Add nuts to the batter for a crunchy note
•⁠ ⁠Scent it with orange zest or cinnamon
•⁠ ⁠You can fill it with jam instead of hazelnut cream
•⁠ ⁠Try it as a “bundt cake” using an appropriate mold

✨ Variations to try:
•⁠ ⁠Add nuts to the batter for a crunchy note
•⁠ ⁠Scent it with orange zest or cinnamon
•⁠ ⁠You can fill it with jam instead of hazelnut cream
•⁠ ⁠Try it as a “bundt cake” using an appropriate mold

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