Classic Homemade Soft Cake
A wonderfully light and fluffy cake made in minutes using a blender — no mixer needed! This budget-friendly recipe is perfect for afternoon tea, family gatherings, or whenever a quick and comforting dessert is called for. Golden, tender, and simply irresistible.
🛒 Ingredients
20 servings
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (200 ml) whole milk
- 2¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Butter and flour to grease the pan
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Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Grease a 10-inch (26 cm) round cake pan with butter and dust it lightly with flour.
- 2
Add the eggs, sugar, and softened butter to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- 3
With the blender running on medium speed, slowly add half of the flour.
- 4
Pour in the milk in a steady stream, then add the remaining flour and blend until the batter is completely smooth.
- 5
Add the vanilla extract and blend for a few more seconds.
- 6
Turn off the blender and gently fold in the baking powder with a spatula, using light upward strokes.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
💡 Chef's Tip
Stir in the zest of one lemon or orange for extra fragrance. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for a simple, elegant finish.
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