Brownies!!!

So here's my first successful attempt at brownies (I'm not much of a baker...yet).  There will definitely be more coming, so try these out and let me know what you think!  They're more of a cakey brownie than fudgy.

2 c. All-Purpose Flour
1/2 c. Cocoa Powder
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/3 c. oil (veg/canola)
2 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. water
chocolate chips (optional)

Pre-heat the oven to 325.  Line a 9x13" baking dish with aluminum foil  (this allows for easy removal of the brownies from the pan.  If you don't care, be sure to grease the baking dish so the brownies don't stick).

Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.  In a separate, larger bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, and vanilla extract.  Slowly whisk in the water to combine.  Add the dry mixture to the wet, about a cup at a time, and stir until smooth and no lumps remain.

Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  Cool for about 5 minutes, then use the foil to lift out one GIANT brownie!  Cut into squares when completely cooled.