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a slice of quick vanilla cake

Quick Vanilla Snacking Cake

Diana Rattray
This quick vanilla snack cake is remarkably fast and easy to throw together and bake! The 8-inch cake is finished with a delicious melted chocolate chip frosting.
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Servings 9 servings
Calories 301
Course cakes, Quick Desserts
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans , or walnuts, optional
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to the pan.
  • In small bowl, whisk together egg and vanilla.
  • Make 2 small wells in the flour mixture; pour oil in one and egg and vanilla mixture in other.
  • Add the milk and stir until well blended. Fold in the pecans, if using.
  • Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake to a rack and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Let the chocolate chips stand for 2 minutes, until softened, then use a spatula or knife to swirl them over the cake, creating the frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 216mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword chocolate chips, quick vanilla cake
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