Cocoa Water Ciambellone

The Cocoa Water Ciambellone is a soft and light dessert, perfect for breakfast or snack time. As a vegan variant, it is also suitable for those following this diet. Here is the recipe to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 300 g of all-purpose flour
• 200 g of sugar
• 50 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 80 ml of vegetable oil (such as sunflower oil)
• 300 ml of water
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
• Icing sugar for decorating (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the sugar and mix all the dry ingredients well.
4. Add the oil, water, and if you wish, the vanilla extract.
5. Mix all the ingredients with a hand whisk or with a mixer until you obtain a smooth and lump-free mixture.
6. Grease with a little oil and flour a ciambellone mold or line it with parchment paper, to prevent the dessert from sticking once cooked.
7. Pour the mixture into the mold and level the surface with a spatula or a spoon.
8. Bake for about 35-40 minutes. Check the doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the ciambellone: if it comes out dry, the cake is ready.
9. Remove the Cocoa Water Ciambellone from the oven and let it cool in the mold for a few minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10. If desired, you can sprinkle the surface with icing sugar before serving.

Curiosities

The Cocoa Water Ciambellone has its roots in the Italian culinary tradition of creating simple yet delightful sweets. It adapts very well to modern needs thanks to its straightforwardness and the absence of animal-derived ingredients, making it an excellent option for those who follow a vegan diet or for those who are lactose intolerant.

If you don’t have cocoa powder available, you can replace it with melted chocolate, keeping in mind that you will need to slightly reduce the amount of sugar and oil in the recipe to compensate. Bon appétit!