The Perfect 5-Minute Cake: A Quick and Delicious Treat with Just 1 Egg
This soft and fluffy one-egg cake is the perfect quick treat for any time of the day. With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up a moist and flavorful cake in just five minutes of prep time. Whether you enjoy it plain, with a dusting of powdered sugar, or topped with fruit, this easy recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 1 egg
- A pinch of salt
- 70g sugar
- Grated lemon zest (or 8g vanilla sugar)
- 70ml oil
- 125g natural yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 150g flour
- 8g baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small cake pan.
- Mix wet ingredients – In a bowl, whisk the egg, salt, and sugar until slightly frothy. Stir in the grated lemon zest (or vanilla sugar), oil, yogurt, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients – Sift in the flour and baking powder, and gently mix until you have a smooth batter. Do not overmix.
- Bake – Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve – Let the cake cool before removing from the pan. Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with fruit and enjoy!
Notes
- You can swap lemon zest for vanilla for a different flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt.
- Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for variety.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.