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Slice of moist cake dusted with icing sugar served on a white plate with a fork.

5 Minute Vanilla Cake Recipe

A soft slice of 5 Minute Vanilla Cake is always a good idea, especially when it comes together this quickly, with a light, fluffy texture and a simple vanilla flavour.

Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 1 x 20cm – 8" cake
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 200 g – 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 60 ml – ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 200 g – 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 100 ml – 6 ¾ tbsp milk
  • 16 g – 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150 ml – ⅔ cup warm water
  • icing sugar – for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, flour, milk, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir with a wooden spoon until smooth and lump-free.

  2. Add the warm water and mix until fully combined.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased 20 cm – 8 inch round springform pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C – 355°F for 40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  4. Let the cake cool completely, then unmould and dust with icing sugar.