One Layer Cake
This simple one layer cake recipe is perfect for small birthdays and other celebrations. It’s easy to make and topped with chocolate buttercream and sprinkles.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup dairy free milk we used cashew
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening*
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 - 4 tablespoons dairy free milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚ and grease and flour a 8” or 9” round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, milk, sugar, vanilla extract and eggs until smooth. Slowly whisk in the flour and baking powder until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Transfer to cake pan and bake for 25 - 30 minutes (an inserted toothpick should come out clean). Remove from oven and allow cake to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack or cake plate. Let cake cool completely before frosting.
- While the cake is baking, beat shortening, cocoa powder and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add salt and powdered sugar in about 1/2 cup increments until fully incorporated. Add milk until desired consistency has been reached.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g