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Budget Cake

Cultural Context

Budget Cake, often referred to as a simple or basic cake, has its roots in American home baking, where frugality and resourcefulness were essential. This cake embodies the spirit of using minimal ingredients to create something delightful and satisfying. It's a popular choice for gatherings and celebrations, proving that delicious desserts don't have to break the bank.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can add a unique flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while brown sugar adds moisture.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla flavoring is often less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease and flour a cake pan.

3

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

4

In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.

5

Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.

6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

9

Turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

10

In a bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.

11

Frost the cooled cake with the buttercream frosting.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovenmixing bowlswhiskcake panwire rack

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Simple CakeBasic CakeFrugal Cake

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