Melt-in-the-Mouth Cake

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: zest of 1 lemon or orange for flavor
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using an electric mixer on high speed for about 5–7 minutes, until the mixture is thick, pale, and fluffy.
  3. Slowly pour in the oil and milk while mixing on low speed. Add vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Be gentle to maintain the airiness.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or top with your favorite glaze or whipped cream.

Tip: For an extra decadent twist, serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of fruit sauce.

Let me know if you’d like to turn this into a chocolate version or make it gluten-free!

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