One-Bowl Vanilla Cake

Name: One-Bowl Vanilla Cake
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 125g unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1 1/2 cups (225g) self-raising (self-rising) flour, sifted; 1 cup (220g) caster (superfine) sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup (125ml) milk

By Donna Hay

January 15, 2018

This simple cake recipe makes one (one-layer) 8-inch round cake.

Recipe information

Yield
8 servings

Ingredients

125g unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1 1/2 cups (225g) self-raising (self-rising) flour, sifted

1 cup (220g) caster (superfine) sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

2 eggs

1/2 cup (125ml) milk

Preparation

Step 1
Place the butter, flour, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, eggs and milk in a large bowl and whisk until well combined.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
Step 3
Lightly grease a 20cm round cake tin and line with non-stick baking paper.
Step 4
Pour the mixture into the tin, smooth the top and bake for 55 minutes – 1 hour or until cooked when tested with a skewer.
Step 5
Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice to serve.

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