Here’s a simple “12-Spoon Cake” recipe that doesn’t require a scale—perfect for quick baking using just a spoon as a measuring tool.
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 12 tablespoons sugar
- 12 tablespoons milk
- 12 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: cocoa powder, chocolate chips, or fruit for flavor
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a small cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
- Stir in flour, sugar, and baking powder gradually.
- If you like, fold in cocoa powder or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Mix until smooth—do not overmix.
4. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Cool & Serve
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate.
Tips
- You can double the recipe by using 24 spoons of each ingredient for a larger cake.
- Substitute milk with yogurt for a slightly tangy flavor and moist texture.
- Add fruit pieces like berries or diced apples for variety.
💡 Why It Works: Using 12 spoons of each main ingredient keeps proportions balanced, so you don’t need a kitchen scale.
If you want, I can also make a 3-ingredient ultra-fast version of this 12-spoon cake that’s ready in 20 minutes. Do you want me to do that?
