Description
Lunchbox cake brings pure delight to midday snacking, turning ordinary breaks into sweet moments of happiness. Packed with simple ingredients and endless creativity, this treat delivers smiles that make your afternoon feel special.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 350F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream ½ cup softened butter with 1 cup sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Crack 3 whole eggs into the butter-sugar mixture and pour in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, whisking until completely smooth.
- Separately sift 2 cups all-purpose flour with 2 teaspoons baking powder to remove any lumps.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into your wet mixture, alternating with 1 cup milk to maintain a silky consistency.
- Transfer the batter carefully into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for exactly 32 minutes, checking doneness with a clean toothpick.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Softened butter works best for creaming, creating a smoother, more even cake texture.
- Sifting flour prevents lumps and helps the cake rise evenly for a lighter crumb.
- Room temperature eggs blend more easily and help create a more consistent batter.
- For dairy-free options, swap milk with almond or oat milk, and use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 139 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg