Description
Snack Cake is a simple and moist homemade cake that is perfect for everyday treats. It features a lightly sweet flavor, soft texture, and is easy to prepare using basic pantry ingredients, making it an ideal dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined, ensuring an even distribution of leavening agents.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. The vinegar reacts with baking soda to help the cake rise and become tender.
- Combine Batter: Stir the mixture gently until the batter is smooth with no visible lumps, being careful not to overmix to maintain a light texture.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when the cake is perfectly baked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan or on a wire rack before slicing and serving to preserve its moist texture.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for added texture and flavor variation.
- Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar for a simple and elegant finish.
- Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep it fresh and moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
