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Melt‑in‑Your‑Mouth Cake: A Simple Delight That Costs Next to Nothing


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  • Author: Mia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cake (about 8 servings)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake is a light, fluffy, and budget-friendly dessert made with simple pantry staples. Perfect for any occasion, it lives up to its name with a tender texture and delicious flavor.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter (or margarine)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the flour and baking powder to the mixture and combine well.
  4. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter together until the butter melts. Do not boil.
  5. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the batter while mixing continuously.
  6. Add the vanilla extract and stir until well incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool before serving. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or top with fruit or whipped cream.

Notes

  • This cake pairs well with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
  • You can substitute margarine for butter if needed.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to maintain fluffiness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg