Best 3 Quickie Cake Recipes

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Baking a cake is a classic way to satisfy your sweet tooth, but sometimes, you just don't have the time for a lengthy baking process. That's where quickie cakes come in - they're easy to make, can be ready in under an hour, and still deliver on flavor. Whether you're looking for a simple treat to enjoy with your family or a last-minute dessert to bring to a potluck, a quickie cake is the perfect solution. From classic chocolate to fruity delights, there's a quickie cake recipe out there for everyone. So, grab your mixing bowl and preheat your oven, because it's time to whip up a delicious cake in no time!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK CAKE



Quick Cake image

A quick chocolate cake also known as Wacky Cake. It has no eggs or milk, and is mixed in the same pan it's baked in.

Provided by Honda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups sifted pastry flour
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Have ready an un-greased 8 inch square pan.
  • Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt into an un-greased pan. Make a well in the center and pour in the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Mix until blended.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

QUICKIE ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



Quickie Italian Cream Cake image

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (18 1/4-ounce) package reduced fat white cake mix
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons light stick margarine
1 (16-ounce) box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9x13x2-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust with flour. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, buttermilk, egg whites, egg, and oil, beating until well mixed. In a small mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, coconut, and pecans together; set aside. Spread half the batter in the bottom of the pan, sprinkle with brown sugar mixture, and carefully top with remaining batter, spreading it out. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool and spread with Cream Cheese Frosting. Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and margarine together. Blend in sugar, mixing well. Add the vanilla, mixing well again.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

QUICK AND EASY COFFEE CAKE



Quick and Easy Coffee Cake image

Make and share this Quick and Easy Coffee Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gaelige Coinnaigh

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour, sifted before measuring
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Into a mixing bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • Cut butter into the dry ingredients with a fork or pastry blender.
  • In a separate bowl combine egg with milk; add to flour mixture.
  • Stir until mixture is well blended and smooth.
  • Spoon into a greased and floured 9-inch layer pan.
  • Spread dough evenly.
  • Brush top of dough with melted butter.
  • Combine sugar, flour, and cinnamon; sift over the top of the cake, spreading with a fork to cover dough evenly.
  • Bake at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cut coffee cake in wedges; serve warm from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2441.8, Fat 98.4, SaturatedFat 59.4, Cholesterol 457.6, Sodium 2637.6, Carbohydrate 356, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 151, Protein 37.9

Tips:

  • Always preheat your oven before baking. This helps ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cake.
  • Follow the recipe carefully. Don't substitute ingredients or change the cooking time unless you know what you're doing.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Quickie cakes are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying cake that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're short on time, give one of these quickie cake recipes a try.

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