Tag: no egg cake

Imagine this situation. You have guests coming over soon for a small get together, but something is missing. You forgot to make dessert. What’s even worse is that you have also ran out of eggs (a situation that occurs all too often when I want to bake something). You do not want to run to the store as you do not have that much time. Worry not though, you remembered that you read this blog post on Notes by Alex which prepared you for this very situation. You were prepared on how to make a 10-minute cake which will make

This cake recipe is so quick and easy that you can make it before they arrive. It takes a mere 6 minutes for this cake to “bake”. What is even greater is that there are no eggs, so whether you are out of eggs or have someone who cannot eat foods with eggs, this recipe is perfect for you. Oh, did I forget to mention that there is no preheating the oven? This cake is made in the microwave! It’s so easy you can get your young kids to help you with the recipe. Are you hosting a surprise party, and your guest of honor will be there in less than 15 minutes? You have nothing to worry about! Well enough talking about how cool it is! Let’s get to the recipe so that you can make it now. (I never understood those blogs where you had to skip 7+ paragraphs that people never read in order to get to the recipe.)

you will need…

• 6 tablespoons of butter = 3/4 stick of butter (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of yogurt
• 3/4 cup of milk
• 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla
• A dash of salt

recipe for your 10-minute cake

1. Whisk together the butter and sugar
2. Add the yogurt, milk, and vanilla. Mix together.
3. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
4. Put in glass cups, and microwave for 6 minutes.
   • I used an ice cream scoop to divide it into 3 cups. Each cup got 2.5 scoops of the batter.
5. Check the cake to make sure it is cooked all the way through. (see notes below)
6. Wait for it to cool, then top with your favorite buttercream.
   • I used a classic American buttercream, but I made it a bit softer so that it would spread more smoothly on top.

notes for the perfect 10-minute cake

• I used cake flour in my recipe, but all purpose flour will work just fine!
• I heat my milk in the microwave for 30 seconds before adding it with the other ingredients. You want all of your wet ingredients to be about the same temperature which is typically room temperature. After taking it out of the refrigerator, a 30-second microwave warming brings it to be about room temperature!
• You can use the normal toothpick method of putting a toothpick through the center. If it comes out clean, you are done.
  • If you are like me, you do not always have toothpicks on hand. In such a case, use your smallest knife (which for me is my pairing knife) to achieve the same effect.
  • If it does not come out clean, continue microwaving in 30-second intervals. Be careful! It will be HOT!
• If you do not want to make your own buttercream, use store-bought frosting. Or use cool whip or whipped cream. Any of these would be great pairings with the delicious cake!

my reaction

This was such a simple and easy cake. It was quick to prepare, and it requires so few ingredients. Your friends will never know that it was made in a microwave. I’m not a fancy cake baker or decorator; I just bake for fun. My cake is no work of art, but for those more artistically inclined, it can look amazing. There is so much creativity that can be unleased both with the design and the recipe. If you want to try different flavors, this cake would do well with using different flavored extracts or buttercreams.

This is an easy recipe to make with kids as it requires few ingredients, it is quick, and it does not require a hot oven. I look forward to making this with my nieces the next time that I see them. It does not require a lot of patience.

Using the cups, it is perfect for each person to have their own personal mini cake. I absolutely adore this recipe. The cake is moist and not dense. This is a perfect last-minute dessert for anyone who is expecting some sweet treats from you.