Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar (you can use granulated sugar or any sweetener of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy milk like almond, soy, or oat)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- Optional: 1/2 cup of fruit puree (like applesauce or mashed bananas) for extra moisture and flavor
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk, oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar (or lemon juice). If you’re using fruit puree, you can add it to this mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry:
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can affect the cake’s texture.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can frost the cake with your favorite frosting or serve it plain with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Optional Variations:
- Chocolate version: Add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients for a chocolate-flavored cake.
- Fruit-flavored: Add zest from one lemon or orange for a citrusy flavor or fold in 1/2 cup of berries or diced fruit.
- Spices: For a spiced cake, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
This eggless cake will be soft, moist, and perfect for any occasion! Enjoy!