Lazy Cake Recipe
I have been meaning to post this super easy Lazy Cake Recipe forever! This quick dessert is made with very inexpensive pantry ingredients that you’ll for sure have in stock. This is also a great recipe for the kids to help with as you can’t go wrong no matter what you do! Other names for this recipe are sometimes called the busy day cake or lazy day cake. It has changed over the many years it’s been around.
This is a basic old-fashioned recipe that my Grandma used to make. As a kid, we always loved to help her make it. She never got upset when it seemed like we would spill the ingredients into the bowl, or measure wrong. As I said…you simply can’t go wrong with this Lazy Cake Recipe.
Lazy Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
Simple ingredients that you should have on hand because you can really do so much with these!
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ⅔ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Powdered sugar, optional
Instructions:
Helpful Tips for Making Lazy Cake
- Use room temperature ingredients: It’s important to use room temperature eggs and butter when making a cake. This helps to ensure that the ingredients mix together smoothly, which results in a better texture for the cake.
- Measure ingredients carefully: Accurately measuring ingredients is crucial when making a cake. Use measuring cups and spoons to ensure that you’re using the right amount of each ingredient.
- Don’t overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can lead to a tough, dry cake. Mix the batter just until everything is combined, and avoid overworking it.
- Preheat the oven: Make sure to preheat the oven before baking the cake. This helps to ensure that the cake bakes evenly and rises properly.
- Let the cake cool: After taking the cake out of the oven, let it cool completely before frosting or adding any toppings. This helps to ensure that the frosting doesn’t melt or slide off the cake.
- Store the cake properly: If you have leftovers, store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will help to keep it fresh for a few days.
By following these tips, you can make a deliciously easy lazy cake that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 baking dish. It’s perfectly ok to use cooking spray.
Combine flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder together in a medium bowl. Mix together with a whisk.
Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture. Beat on low speed until combined. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. If your butter is very soft you don’t need an electric mixer. However, you’ll need one if the butter is a little hard.
Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Your Lazy Cake will be a golden brown!
To test for doneness insert a toothpick or a sharp skinny knife into the middle of the cake. When the toothpick / or knife comes out clean the cake is done.
Cool on a cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Variations On the Lazy Cake:
Flavors: You can change up the flavor of the cake by using different ingredients. For example, use cocoa to make a chocolate cake or a pumpkin spice mix to make a spice cake.
Toppings: Try adding different toppings to the cake to make it your own. Some ideas include fresh berries, whipped cream, frosting, or even a drizzle of chocolate or homemade caramel sauce!
Mix-ins: Add extra ingredients to the lazy cake recipe to make it even more delicious. Some suggestions include chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even shredded coconut.
Frosting: If you want to take your lazy day cake to the next level, you can add some frosting. You could use store-bought frosting, or make your own by mixing together butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. (1/2 tsp. vanilla extract)
Layering: For an extra special cake, try layering the cake with frosting or fruit preserves. Simply bake two cakes and sandwich them together with your desired filling. You will need to double the batter for layering, but it’s oh-so-delish!
Cupcakes: Yes! You can make a small batch of cupcakes with this Lazy Cake Recipe.
What you’ll love about this recipe:
Beginner cooks and busy families will love the simplicity and convenience of this lazy day cake recipe!
8 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Lazy Cake Recipe
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 8 x 8 baking dish
- 1 electric mixer
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 baking dish. It’s perfectly ok to use cooking spray.1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 2/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup butter softened, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla
- Combine flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder together in a medium bowl. Mix together with a whisk.
- Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture. Beat on low speed until combined. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. If your butter is very soft you don’t need an electric mixer. However, you’ll need one if the butter is a little hard.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Your Lazy Cake will be a golden brown!Powdered sugar, optional
- To test for doneness insert a toothpick or a sharp skinny knife into the middle of the cake. When the toothpick / or knife comes out clean the cake is done.
- Cool on a cooling rack a little before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
