Description
This recipe for The Easiest Cake to Make is perfect for beginner bakers or when you’re short on time but still want a delicious dessert. Using a simple yellow cake mix, this cake comes together quickly and easily.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Additional:
- Nonstick spray or butter for greasing the pan
- Optional powdered sugar or store-bought frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the pan: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray or butter.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, or stir by hand until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. Top with powdered sugar, store-bought frosting, or enjoy plain.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in a teaspoon of vanilla extract or lemon zest.
- You can also bake this in two round pans for a layer cake or use a bundt pan for a fancier look—just adjust the bake time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
