Here’s a super quick and reliable homemade cake recipe—light, fluffy, and almost impossible to mess up:
Ingredients (makes 8 servings)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease a small cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add wet ingredients: Add milk, oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Pour & bake: Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & serve: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then slice and enjoy as-is, or dust with powdered sugar.
💡 Tips for Perfect Results
- Use room-temperature milk and egg for a fluffier texture.
- Don’t overmix—stir until just combined.
- Optional: Add chocolate chips, berries, or a few drops of lemon zest for extra flavor.
If you want, I can also give a 5-minute mug cake version that’s ready in the microwave—perfect for a fast, single-serving treat. Do you want me to share that?
