Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 and prepare an 8 inch square pan by lining it with parchment or aluminum foil.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the oil, water, and vanilla extract. Beat together with a whisk or fork until combined.

Step 3

Add the sugar, salt, cocoa powder, flour, and eggs. Stir until just combined.

Step 4

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out evenly. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter on it. Set pan on a rack to cool.