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Slices of golden everyday pound cake with minimal sugar on a white plate

Easy Everyday Cake with Minimal Sugar

Avatar photoMarla Jennings
A soft and lightly sweet everyday cake made with minimal sugar, baked in one pan for simple daily enjoyment.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Cake Pan or Loaf Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Cream softened butter and sugar until smooth, then mix in eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together, then add to the batter alternating with milk until just combined.
  • Spread batter into a prepared pan and bake at 350°F until the cake is set and a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Let the cake cool fully before slicing. Serve plain or with fresh fruit for a lightly sweet everyday option.
Keyword Everyday Cake, Low Sugar Cake, Minimal Sugar Dessert, Simple Cake Recipe