Ma's One Egg Cake

Perfect for small households or a simple treat, Ma's One Egg Cake is a timeless, vintage-inspired dessert that exemplifies minimalism and flavor. This budget-friendly recipe relies on just one egg to create a soft and tender crumb, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to whip up a quick, homemade cake with pantry staples. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, this 6-inch cake is flavored with fragrant vanilla and balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. It bakes to golden perfection in under 30 minutes, making it a go-to for an effortless dessert. Serve it plain for a nostalgic bite, dust it with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance, or pair it with whipped cream for added decadence. Ma’s One Egg Cake is the perfect reminder that sometimes, simple really is best.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 120 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 60 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 60 ml Milk
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small 6-inch round or square baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In another mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand whisk or an electric mixer.

Step 4

Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully incorporated. Then mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the cake cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice and serve plain, or dust with powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(408.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1402.2

Total Fat 61.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 357.9mg	0%
Sodium 1183.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 197.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 103.9g
Protein 21.5g	0%

Vitamin D 81.0IU	0%
Calcium 132.9mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 317.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 55.2%