15 Easy Cake Recipes for Beginners

Chocolate Chip Banana Cake

This delightful Chocolate Chip Banana Cake is perfect for using up ripe bananas, and it's a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool before serving.

Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake

This Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake is light, fluffy, and can be paired with any topping of your choice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing it.
2. Beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
7. Allow to cool before removing from the pan.

Lemon Drizzle Cake

This Lemon Drizzle Cake is zesty and moist, perfect for a refreshing dessert option.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup self-raising flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup icing sugar

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
4. Stir in the lemon zest and fold in the flour until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.
7. Mix the lemon juice with the icing sugar and pour over the hot cake.

Moist Carrot Cake

This Moist Carrot Cake is a healthy twist on a classic cake, bursting with flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, eggs, and oil.
3. Stir in the grated carrots.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Classic Pound Cake

This Classic Pound Cake is dense and buttery, offering a timeless taste that pairs well with any toppings.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Slowly add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until smooth.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, until golden and a skewer comes out clean.

Simple Coconut Cake

This Simple Coconut Cake is a tropical treat that's easy to make and deliciously moist.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well.
4. Mix in the coconut milk.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
7. Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

3-Ingredient Nutella Cake

This 3-Ingredient Nutella Cake is rich and decadent, perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a quick fix.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups Nutella
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small cake tin.
2. In a bowl, mix the Nutella and eggs until smooth.
3. Fold in the flour until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.

Classic Marble Cake

The Classic Marble Cake offers a beautiful swirl of vanilla and chocolate for a visually stunning dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk, mixing until smooth.
6. Divide the batter, adding cocoa powder to one half.
7. Spoon mixtures alternately into the pan and swirl with a knife.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

Red Velvet Cake

This Red Velvet Cake is a classic Southern dessert with a unique color and subtle chocolatey flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in the eggs.
3. Add the food coloring and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture.
6. Divide between the pans and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Cinnamon Roll Cake

This Cinnamon Roll Cake transforms the classic breakfast treat into a delicious dessert.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Cooking method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Beat the butter and white sugar until creamy, then add the eggs one at a time.
3. Stir in the milk and vanilla.
4. Mix the flour and baking powder, then add to the wet ingredients.
5. Pour the batter into the pan.
6. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the batter.
7. Use a knife to swirl through the batter.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes.