Perfect Plain Cake
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
A super simple basic cake recipe than even a baking novice can bake!
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
International
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 368 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose sifted flour (320 grams)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300 grams)
- 6 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 10 tablespoons margarine or butter (141 grams)
- 1 cup liquid milk (250 ml) whole, skim or evaporated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C). Oil a baking pan (8 by 2 inch) and set aside.
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In a large bowl, mix together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat all eggs in another bowl then add to the sugar and margarine mixture, add in vanilla and beat well.
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Add in half of the flour, the nutmeg and baking powder and mix until well incorporated. Add in the remaining flour and mix well.
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Finally, add in the milk and mix until evenly distributed in the batter.
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Pour the batter into prepared cake pan and bake for about 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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Enjoy!