Light Cake Or One Egg Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Cuisine: American

A light, fluffy cake with a delicate vanilla flavor, perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and ideal for beginners or quick desserts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 egg
  • a pinch of salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Cream together sugar, egg, shortening, and salt.
  2. Sift in flour and baking powder.
  3. Combine vanilla and milk.
  4. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into a prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake at 350°F until done, approximately 25 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

627 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 73.8g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12494.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 331mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1647mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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