Quick Description
This 4-Spoon Cake is a soft, simple, and fluffy homemade cake made with basic ingredients you already have at home. Lightly sweet, tender, and perfect for coffee time, it’s beginner-friendly and comes together in minutes.
Perfect plain or dusted with powdered sugar.
Servings & Timing
- Servings: 8–10 slices
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: About 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk (240 ml)
- 1 cup sugar (240 ml cup measurement)
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons margarine (melted or softened)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and lightly flour a round cake pan.
Step 2: Beat Eggs & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar together until light and slightly fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
This step helps create a soft texture.
Step 3: Add Margarine & Milk
Add:
- Melted margarine
- Milk
Mix until well combined.
Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients
Sift flour and baking powder together.
Gradually add to the wet mixture.
Mix gently until smooth. Do not overmix.
Step 5: Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Top should be lightly golden.
Step 6: Cool
Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Texture Tips
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Use room-temperature eggs for best rise.
- Do not open oven during first 25 minutes.
Optional Variations
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add lemon zest
- Add chocolate chips
- Replace margarine with butter
- Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for chocolate version
Nutrition (Approx. Per Slice)
- Calories: 250–300
- Protein: 4–6 g
- Carbs: 40 g
- Fat: 8–10 g
Storage
- Room temperature up to 3 days
- Refrigerate up to 5 days
- Freeze up to 2 months
