Water Cake with Coffee

The Water Cake with Coffee.
If you are lovers of coffee, you absolutely must try this cake! The water cake with coffee has a softness to savor. A very simple dessert, but with a strong taste thanks to the coffee.

It is perfect for breakfast and delicious at any time of the day. Your kitchen will be inundated with a delicious coffee aroma!

You can enrich the batter with chocolate chips and the water cake will become even more delicious. Come with me, let’s start baking!

Happy baking, Giusi.

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  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Very inexpensive
  • Preparation time: 40 Minutes
  • Portions: 5 People
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients for the Water Cake with Coffee

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I use spelt)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 3 oz coffee
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 6 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp chocolate chips (Optional)

Tools

You can use a 20 x 20 cm (8 x 8 inches) pan or a 24 cm (9.5 inches) diameter pan.

Steps for the Water Cake with Coffee

  • Using a whisk, mix the sugar with the egg, add water, oil, coffee and mix well.

    At this point, start adding the flour gradually and finally the baking powder, mixing the batter well.

    Also add in the dark chocolate chips and mix.

    The batter will be very creamy and thick, this is normal.

    Pour the mixture into a pan lined with parchment paper or greased and floured.

  • Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 30 minutes, always do the toothpick test.

    Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.

    The coffee cake is ready.

    Below, by clicking the link, you will find the video recipe I made on Instagram ➡️ Video recipe

Storage

This cake, being a dry preparation without perishable creams or fillings, keeps perfectly at room temperature.

It is advisable to store it under a cake dome or in an airtight container. This way, it will retain its softness and freshness for 4-5 days.

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