ONE EGG CAKE
This simple One Egg Cake recipe from the early 1900s offers a glimpse into classic baking techniques. The cake features a tender crumb and a delicate flavor profile, enhanced by vanilla or lemon. This recipe is perfect for a quick treat or a simple dessert, and is topped with a rich chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 whole Egg
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Chocolate frosting (For spreading on the cake. Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 5 minutes.
- 2Beat the egg well in a separate bowl, then add it to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until combined.
- 3In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder. Sift to combine.
- 4Add the sifted flour mixture alternately with the milk to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into a shallow pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6Once the cake has cooled, spread with chocolate frosting.