Description
A simple and versatile cake recipe that serves as a perfect base for various creations. Enjoy with fruits, nuts, or chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g flour
- 150 g sugar (adjustable to taste)
- 125 g butter (room temperature)
- 3 eggs
- 1 packet baking powder
- 100 ml milk
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: vanilla extract or lemon zest for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease a cake pan.
- Beat the butter and sugar together until creamy in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs one by one and mix well.
- Combine the flour with the baking powder and salt, then gradually add to the butter-sugar mixture.
- Pour in the milk slowly and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Fill the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Check with a toothpick to see if the cake is done; it should come out clean.
- Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan.
Notes
For a healthier option, replace butter with applesauce or use whole grain flour instead of white flour. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, baking, easy cake recipe, versatile cake, family recipe