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Lazy Day Cake Recipe

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This Lazy Day Cake is a simple, quick-to-make dessert perfect for any occasion. With basic pantry ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a moist and tender vanilla-flavored cake. Ideal for beginners or a casual treat, it requires only 40 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup milk

Topping (Optional)

  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Stir them together to ensure even distribution.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a hand or stand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This process helps to incorporate air for a light cake texture.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: To the creamed butter and sugar, add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat on low speed just until all ingredients are combined; avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing well each time but being careful not to overblend to maintain a soft crumb.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool on a cooling rack. For a finishing touch, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired before serving. Enjoy your easy and delicious Lazy Day Cake!

Notes

  • Be sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
  • Use fresh baking powder for best rising results.
  • Butter should be softened, not melted, for proper creaming.
  • Optional powdered sugar topping adds a sweet visual finish and extra flavor.
  • Cool cake completely before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent melting.

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