Simple Basic Cake

Desserts save many dinners, meaning that regardless of how good or bad your meal is, a piece of cake can lift your spirits.  As a baker, I often seek easy recipes at home.  If you frequently visit my blog, you know what it means to be a lazy baker.  I enjoy making cakes but prefer simple recipes.  Today, I want to share a quick and easy cake recipe you can whip up quickly.  This basic cake serves as a canvas for your ideas, and I’m sure you’ll find yourself making it more often for your family and guests.

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 3 tsp baking powder

- A pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients:

- 2 eggs

- 3/4 cup sugar

- 1/2 cup oil

- 1/3 cup milk

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine all the wet ingredients. Use a hand mixer to blend them until well combined, about 5 minutes.

2. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix quickly until thoroughly combined.

3. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and pour the batter into the pan.

4. Bake the cake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Tip:

For a twist on this cake, I added 1 cup of finely chopped walnuts to the batter. Enjoy!