This easy white snack cake is moist, fluffy, and gently sweet. It’s perfect plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a quick glaze.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake: 30–35 minutes
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Cool: 20 minutes
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Total: ~1 hour
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Servings: 9 squares
🍳 Ingredients
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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¾ cup milk (or water)
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2 large egg whites (or 1 whole egg)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
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Add oil, milk, egg whites, and vanilla.
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Stir just until smooth.
4. Bake
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Pour batter into pan.
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Bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool & Serve
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Cool slightly before slicing.
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Serve plain or with glaze.
🍽 Texture & Flavor
✔ Soft & fluffy
✔ Light crumb
✔ Mild vanilla flavor
✔ Not overly sweet
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Lemon version: Add lemon zest
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Almond: Use almond extract
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Dairy-free: Use water or almond milk
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Glaze: Powdered sugar + milk + vanilla
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Sprinkles: Add for funfetti style
📊 Nutrition (Per slice, approx)
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Calories: 210
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Carbs: 30g
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Fat: 9g
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Protein: 3g