Light, airy, and incredibly soft, this simple cake feels like a cloud with every bite. Made with basic ingredients, it’s perfect for beginners and always delivers a tender, fluffy texture.
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 10 g baking powder (1 packet)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light, pale, and slightly fluffy.
- Add milk and vegetable oil, then mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing.
🍽️ Description
This cake is soft, moist, and perfectly fluffy with a delicate crumb. It’s lightly sweet, making it ideal on its own or as a base for toppings and fillings.
💡 Tips for Success
- Beat eggs and sugar well for extra airiness
- Do not overmix after adding flour
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter
- Check doneness early to avoid overbaking
- Let the cake cool before cutting for clean slices
✨ Optional Additions
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for extra flavor
- Lemon or orange zest for freshness
- Chocolate chips or cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar dusting
- Jam or cream filling
📊 Nutritional Information (Approx. per slice, 10 slices)
- Calories: 220–270 kcal
- Protein: 4–5 g
- Fat: 8–11 g
- Carbohydrates: 30–36 g
🧾 Conclusion
Soft Homemade Cake is the ultimate go-to recipe—easy, reliable, and incredibly fluffy. It’s proof that simple ingredients can create something truly delicious.
⭐ Recommendation
Serve with tea, coffee, or fresh fruit. It’s perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a light dessert.
🌿 Embracing Healthful Indulgence
For a lighter version, reduce sugar slightly or replace part of the oil with yogurt. You’ll still get that soft texture while making it a bit more balanced.