Description
This easy water cake is made with just five simple ingredients and no eggs or dairy. It’s soft, moist, and perfect for a quick, budget-friendly dessert that’s also vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- ¼ cup (60 ml) neutral vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Add the water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth batter forms with no visible lumps.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Add vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or spices for flavor variations.
- Fold in chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture.
- Dust with powdered sugar or top with fruit after baking.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months when tightly wrapped.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
