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Easy Peasy Vanilla Cake

A moist a delicious cake, made with nothing but what's found in the pantry and a single bowl. Vegan and easily made gluten free, you can enjoy a sweet treat in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, dairy-free, oven, pantry, quick and easy, vegan
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 217kcal

Equipment

  • 1 bowl
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 baking pan square or round

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour use gluten free for a gluten free option
  • 1 cup sugar any sugar will work, white, brown (molasses will darken batter), substitutes (agave, stevia, etc.)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 5 tbsp oil whatever you have on hand
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla can substitute with maple syrup, honey, almond or vanilla sugar.
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F 180C. Prepare pan with parchment paper or grease and sprinkle with small amount of flour.
  • Place flour in bowl and add salt and baking soda, mixing together.
  • Create 3 wells in flour mixture. in one place oil, in the second place vanilla (or substitute), and in the third place vinegar.
  • Pour water on top and mix together, until well combined.
  • Transfer to baking pan, and bake on center rack for 25 minute, or until tester comes out clean.
  • Let cool, and decorate as desired.
  • Slice into equal servings (size is up to you!).
  • Enjoy!

Notes

easily make this a chocolate cake by adding 3 tbsp cocoa.
Great with berries and a touch of cream!