Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups plain flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tbs cocoa
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbs white vinegar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Combine dry ingredients.
  • Combine wet ingredients and stir into flour mixture.
  • Pour mixture into a 20cm round tin and bake at 175-180C for 25-35 minutes (pan should be 1/3 to 1/2 full, to accommodate rising).
  • Stand for 10 minutes before turning out. Cake will be delicate while still hot.
  • Microwave: using a ring or bundt microwaveable pan, lightly oil the pan.
  • Cut a paper ring to line the bottom of the pan. Pour in batter and microwave on high 5-7 minutes on a rotating turntable.
  • Stand for 2 minutes in the oven when done. Cool for 10 minutes.