Easy Snack Cake
Whip up this Easy Snack Cake in just 35 minutes for a delightfully simple and satisfying homemade treat! Perfect for beginners and busy bakers alike, this recipe uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder to create a soft, tender cake with minimal effort. With a buttery vanilla base and a single bowl for wet and dry mixing, it’s the ideal go-to dessert or afternoon snack. Whether served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit, this versatile 8x8 cake is sure to please. Quick prep, easy cleanup, and rich homemade flavor make this snack cake a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and egg until fully incorporated.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this could affect the cake's texture.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
Serve plain, or top with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh fruit for an added treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 181 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
