Plain Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A classic, moist plain cake with a tender crumb and subtle vanilla flavor, perfect for everyday desserts or special occasions. Its simple ingredients and straightforward method make it suitable for bakers of all levels seeking a comforting homemade treat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks oleo
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon soda
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 3 cups plain flour

Instructions

  1. Cream oleo and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Dissolve soda in hot water and add to the mixture along with buttermilk.
  4. Gradually add flour to the mixture, mixing until smooth.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Pour batter into a greased Bundt pan and bake for 1 hour at 300°F.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

377 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 4g 5% DV
Carbs 64.1g 23% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 201mg 9% DV
Potassium 360.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 71.8mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 118.5mg 9% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

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

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