Some cakes are fancy. Some are nostalgic. Some only come out on birthdays or special occasions.
But what if there was a cake that did everything?
That’s what we set out to create — and this is it.
🧁 The Everyday-Elevated Cake
This is the cake that works for Sunday brunch and Saturday dinner parties. The one that feels right as a midnight snack or a heartfelt gift. It’s a blank canvas when you want to decorate, and it’s a standalone beauty when you just need something delicious without the fuss.
Simple to bake. Stunning to serve.
It’s not just a cake — it’s your go-to, do-it-all dessert.
🍰 One Recipe, Infinite Possibilities
Want to make it citrusy with lemon zest? Add it.
Craving chocolate drizzle or berry compote? Done.
Need it gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan? No problem — the base recipe flexes beautifully.
It’s the cake that adapts to your needs, your ingredients, your moments.
🧑🍳 The Recipe: A Cake That Can Do Anything
Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (200g) sugar
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½ cup (120ml) neutral oil (like canola or sunflower)
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2 large eggs
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½ cup (120ml) milk (or plant-based alternative)
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest, cinnamon, or almond extract for flavor twist
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round or loaf pan, or line with parchment.
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In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth and slightly pale.
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Add milk and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined (don’t overmix!).
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Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool before glazing, dusting with powdered sugar, or slicing to serve.
💡 Make It Yours
This cake is modular by design. Try these ideas:
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Fold in fresh berries or chocolate chips
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Swirl in fruit jam before baking
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Top with whipped cream, ganache, or a citrus glaze
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Make it into cupcakes or a layer cake
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Add spices like cardamom or nutmeg
🎉 Final Thoughts
This cake doesn’t need an occasion — it creates one.
So whether you’re celebrating, sharing, or simply treating yourself, know this: you’ve got a cake that can do anything.