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

If you’re looking for a light yet delicious chocolate dessert, the water chocolate cake is perfect! With no milk, butter, or eggs, it’s ideal for those with intolerances or who simply want a light treat. Soft, moist, and with an intense cocoa flavor, it’s ready in minutes and will win everyone over at first bite. Ideal for breakfast or a wholesome 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 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.75 oz dark chocolate
  • 2.7 tbsps sunflower oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet baking powder
  • to taste hazelnut cream

Tools

  • Bowl
  • Hand Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Pan springform

Steps

  • Pour the powders into a bowl and mix.

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

  • Add the chopped chocolate. Stir again.

  • Transfer into an oiled and cocoa-powdered pan. Bake for about 40 minutes at 356°F.

  • Let the cake cool and top with hazelnut cream.

  • The water chocolate cake is proof that you can enjoy a delicious dessert with just a few ingredients and no guilt. Make it yourself and share it with your loved ones!

✨ Variations to try:
•⁠ ⁠Add dried fruits 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 in a “bundt” version using a special mold

✨ Variations to try:
•⁠ ⁠Add dried fruits 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 in a “bundt” version using a special mold

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