Easy 3 Ingredients Cake Recipe
This Easy 3 Ingredients Cake is a simple and quick dessert that uses a boxed yellow cake mix, soda, and optional frosting to create a moist, flavorful cake with minimal effort. Perfect for last-minute gatherings or when you want a delicious treat without the fuss of traditional baking.
- Author: Isla
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 (12 oz) can soda (such as Sprite, Coke, or your choice)
Optional Topping
- 1 can frosting (flavor of your choice)
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch cake pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and the 12 oz can of soda. Stir well until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour Batter: Pour the smooth batter into the prepared cake pan. Use a spatula to spread and smooth the top evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. To check if done, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan to ensure it sets properly.
- Frost (Optional): Once cooled, spread your choice of canned frosting evenly over the top of the cake if desired.
- Serve: Slice and serve your delicious, easy 3 ingredients cake to enjoy a quick and delightful treat.
Notes
- You can substitute the soda flavor to complement or contrast the cake mix, such as using cherry cola for a fun twist.
- The soda adds moisture and sweetness, so no additional liquid or sugar is needed.
- Ensure the cake is fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting and sliding of the frosting.
- For a lighter option, you can skip the frosting or use a whipped topping instead.
- Check baking time as ovens vary; start checking at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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