Plain cake, so simple and so good!

Dessert
Very Easy
40 min
418 Kcal

Immerse yourself in simplicity and pleasure with our plain cake, an easy recipe to make and a delicious treat to enjoy! Simple in appearance, this cake hides an irresistible secret: its incredibly tender texture :-) Add a subtle hint of vanilla, which makes it a treat for the taste buds, and you have a dessert that is sure to delight young and old alike! This moist plain cake recipe is ideal for beginner bakers or whenever you want to treat yourself without any fuss!

Ingredients

6
Estimated cost: 1.6€ (0.27€/serving)

Materials

  • 8.5x8 inches pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Preparation

Preparation5 min
Cook time35 min
  • Plain cake, so simple and so good! - Preparation step 1Break the eggs into a bowl and add the sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Plain cake, so simple and so good! - Preparation step 2Whisk everything together until the mixture is frothy.
  • Plain cake, so simple and so good! - Preparation step 3Add the oil and milk and mix.
  • Plain cake, so simple and so good! - Preparation step 4Finally, add the baking powder and flour and mix them in thoroughly to make a smooth, uniform batter.
  • Plain cake, so simple and so good! - Preparation step 5Pour the batter into a greased pan.
  • Plain cake, so simple and so good! - Preparation step 6Bake for 35 min at 390°F (200°C).
  • Plain cake, so simple and so good! - Preparation step 7And there you have it—your plain cake is ready! It’s perfect served as is for an afternoon snack, or dressed up as a birthday cake!
    We sprinkled powdered sugar on top to decorate it.

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FAQ ❓

How should you store this plain cake?

Store it in an airtight container for 4 days.
Yes. You can cut it into portions if you want to eat it a little at a time.
To make a moist plain cake, choose a simple but well-balanced recipe: use neutral oil for a tender texture, whole milk for richness, and a packet of baking powder to help the cake rise well. This type of moist plain cake is ideal for a light afternoon snack or a comforting breakfast. For an extra touch, a little natural vanilla will enhance the cake’s flavor.
For a simple plain cake recipe, we recommend an oil with a mild flavor, such as sunflower, canola, or grapeseed oil. This lets the cake’s gentle vanilla flavor shine through. It’s ideal for a quick cake to make any time of year.
For a perfect texture, use cake flour or all-purpose flour, both ideal for an easy cake recipe. You can also mix in a little cornstarch for an even lighter result. This combination is often used in classic moist cake recipes.
Yes, adding fruit is a great way to turn a quick cake into a delicious dessert! Apples, pears, raspberries, and bananas all pair well with an easy cake recipe. To keep them from sinking to the bottom, lightly coat them in flour before adding them to the batter.
Plain cake is generally made with oil and milk, while yogurt cake uses yogurt as its main ingredient. Both are simple cake recipes, but plain cake often has a lighter, airier texture. It’s also an easy, quick cake recipe that’s ideal for beginner bakers.
It’s easy! For an egg-free cake recipe, replace each egg with 60 g of applesauce, 1/2 a mashed banana, or a mixture of ground flaxseed or chia seeds and water. This kind of egg-free cake recipe is perfect for vegans or people with an egg allergy.
You can make an icing and add colored sprinkles, for example. You can also cut the cake in half and fill it with a cream. We have a recipe for vanilla whipped cream here and a recipe for chocolate spread whipped cream here. Top it with jam or spread: this cake is the perfect base for letting your creativity shine.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 418Kcal
  • Carbo: 47.8g
  • Total fat: 21.3g
  • Saturated fat: 3g
  • Proteins: 8g
  • Fibers: 1.3g
  • Sugar: 29.3g
  • ProPoints: 11
  • SmartPoints: 16
Nutritional information for 1 serving (126g)

Cookware

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Attributes

Suitable for freezing
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Juliette HessJuliette Hess
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Ntombintombi Gumede

I like the way you demonstrated your method of baking this simple cake. Thank you for sharing.

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