This cake is dairy and egg free, so ideal for anyone with allergies or lactose intolerance. “The traditional Italian water cake has been around for decades. It’s soft and crumbly, with a delicious hint of vanilla and, and it’s made with just 6 simple ingredients,” Soranidis explained.
Ingredients
370 grams of flour
Yeast
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
80 ml of oil
380 ml of water
240 gr sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional)
“You can use flour with baking powder, but keep in mind that your cake will rise much more, and the texture may not be as crumbly and light. Therefore, I recommend using normal flour,” clarifies the expert cook of the recipe.
Likewise, she highlights that water is “the magical ingredient in this easy cake.” If you want, you can easily replace it with fresh orange juice or milk.
Preparation
First you have to mix the olive oil, water and vanilla in a cup. In another container, add the sifted flour, sugar and cocoa powder (optional).
Then, I slowly poured the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula, until well combined and free of lumps.
You will have to bake the preparation for approximately 40 minutes, in a previously oiled mold. After that time, you must insert a toothpick into the center of the cake, if it comes out clean, it is because it is ready and you can safely remove it from the oven. Let it cool and if you want, sprinkle it with powdered sugar.
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