{"id":"69da38ab-6e16-4419-a53d-e7f51c1c2710","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/69da38ab-6e16-4419-a53d-e7f51c1c2710","source_url":"https://kathleenscravings.com/single-serve-white-cake/","title":"Single Serve White Cake (Small Batch)","description":"This Single Serve White Cake recipe is a super small batch cake recipe that makes only one small cake with vanilla frosting for 1-2 people. The cake is moist, tender and topped with an easy creamy frosting. Both the cake batter and frosting can be mixed up by hand without a mixer.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://kathleenscravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Single-serve-white-cake-1-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"Cake Batter","item":"Cake Batter"},{"text":"1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"softened to room temperature","metric_alternate":{"quantity":14,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 tablespoon (15 mL) neutral oil, like canola oil or vegetable oil","item":"neutral oil, like canola oil or vegetable oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"3 tablespoons (37.5 g) white granulated sugar","item":"white granulated sugar","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":37.5,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 large (32 g) egg white","item":"large egg white","quantity":1,"metric_alternate":{"quantity":32,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons (30 mL) milk, I used whole milk","item":"milk, I used whole milk","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":30,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"5 tablespoons (40 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled","item":"all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled","quantity":5,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":40,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/8 teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Frosting","item":"Frosting"},{"text":"2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"softened to room temperature","metric_alternate":{"quantity":28,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 teaspoons (10 mL) milk, I used whole milk","item":"milk, I used whole milk","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":10,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Pinch of kosher salt, omit if using salted butter","item":"kosher salt, omit if using salted butter","unit":"pinch"},{"text":"1/2 cup (64 g) powdered sugar, add more to make frosting thicker","item":"powdered sugar, add more to make frosting thicker","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":64,"unit":"g"}}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a large ramekin (see note) with butter or cooking spray. You can also add a circle of parchment paper to the bottom for even easier removal."},{"number":2,"text":"In a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter and oil with a fork until combined then mix in the sugar until pale and slightly fluffy. I like to mix it against the side of the bowl with the fork."},{"number":3,"text":"Mix in the egg white, milk, and vanilla extract until combined. Use a fork so the mixture becomes slightly fluffy (it's easiest to do this by tilting the bowl slightly and whipping against the side)."},{"number":4,"text":"Fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not over mix."},{"number":5,"text":"Pour the cake batter into the greased ramekin."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake for 22-27 minutes (I did 24 minutes, but time will vary based on ramekin size and oven) until it is golden on top, a toothpick comes out with just moist crumbs, and if you gently press the top of the cake it slightly bounces back."},{"number":7,"text":"While the cake cools, make the frosting. Stir together the butter and milk with a fork in a small bowl - it doesn’t need to be completely combined. Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla. You can add more or less powdered sugar/milk to adjust the consistency."},{"number":8,"text":"Either pipe on the frosting or spoon it on top of the cooled cake and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T02:00:27.129048+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T02:00:27.129048+00:00"}