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Easy Vanilla Snack Cake

This Easy Vanilla Snack Cake makes a celebration possible any day of the week with just a little bit of effort! This is a no-mixer-required, two-bowl cake that is baked in an 8x8 pan and comes out tender and soft.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: easy dessert recipe, vanilla cake
Servings: 9
Calories: 298kcal
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $4.00

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • 8x8 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup (190 g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup (200 g) Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • Pinch Salt
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x8 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In one large mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a small bowl whisk together egg, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla.
  • Pour wet ingredients over dry and stir until just combined (no dry spots should remain; but do not over mix).
  • Pour cake batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until the center is firm and the cake is golden on top, 28 to 32 minutes.
  • Let cake cool in the pan before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg