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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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 –6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake:
  • 1 egg
  • A pinch of salt
  • 70 g sugar
  • Grated lemon zest or 8g vanilla sugar
  • 70 ml oil
  • 125 g natural yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 150 g flour
  • 8 g baking powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small cake pan.
  2. 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.
  3. Add dry ingredients – Sift in the flour and baking powder, and gently mix until you have a smooth batter. Do not overmix.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.