Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
- This cake is completely eggless, making it vegan friendly.
- You can add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to the batter for an extra special treat.
- This cake can be served as a dessert or as a snack.