One-Glass Milk Cake: Easy Recipe with Everyday Measurements

This one-glass milk cake is soft, simple, and easy to measure without a kitchen scale.

The same glass is used for the milk, sugar, flour, and oil, giving a quick everyday cake with a tender crumb.

Ingredients for 8 servings

• 1 glass milk, about 200 ml
• 1 glass sugar, about 180 g
• 3 glasses all-purpose flour, about 360 g
• 1/2 glass vegetable oil, about 100 ml
• 3 large eggs
• 1 packet baking powder, about 11 g
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, about 5 ml
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for serving, optional

How to make it

Prepare the batter

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 22 cm round cake pan. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until light and slightly foamy.

Add the liquids

Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth, then add the salt.

Add the dry ingredients

Stir in the flour and baking powder gradually. Mix just until the batter is smooth, without overworking it.

Bake until golden

Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before removing it from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Helpful tips

Use the same glass for every measurement so the proportions stay balanced. If the batter feels too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk.

Conclusion

This one-glass milk cake is practical, soft, and easy to prepare with basic ingredients. Serve it plain, with jam, or with fresh fruit.