Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Creative Name: Velvet‑Vanilla Pocket Cake

Why it works: Only 7 shelf‑stable (or nearly‑shelf‑stable) staples are needed, and the whole thing comes together in one bowl in under 30 minutes.

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Ingredients (exactly 7)

1. All‑purpose flour – ½ cup (65 g)
2. Granulated sugar – ¼ cup (50 g)
3. Baking powder – ½ tsp
4. Whole milk – ½ cup (120 ml)
5. Large egg – 1
6. Unsalted butter – 2 tbsp (30 g), melted
7. Vanilla extract – 1 tsp

Optional pinch of salt can be added to the dry mix for flavor, but it isn’t counted toward the 7 ingredients.

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Instructions

1. Prep the pan

   • Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
   • Lightly grease a 5‑inch (≈12 cm) ramekin, a small loaf pan, or a muffin tin.

2. Mix dry ingredients

   • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.

3. Mix wet ingredients

   • In a separate bowl whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.

4. Combine

   • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until the batter is uniform (a few small lumps are fine—do not overmix).

5. Bake

   • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
   • Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool & serve

   • Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
   • Serve warm as‑is, dusted with a little powdered sugar, or drizzled with honey or melted chocolate if you have them on hand.

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Time Estimate

• Prep time: ~10 minutes
• Cook time: ~20 minutes
• Total time: ~30 minutes

Yields 1 small cake (serves 1‑2). Double the amounts to make a regular‑size loaf (increase baking time to ~30 minutes).

Enjoy this simple, fluffy, vanilla‑ scented treat with a cup of tea or coffee!