ONE EGG CAKE

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))

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Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 5 minutes.
  2. 2Beat the egg well in a separate bowl, then add it to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until combined.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder. Sift to combine.
  4. 4Add the sifted flour mixture alternately with the milk to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. 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.
  6. 6Once the cake has cooled, spread with chocolate frosting.

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