Ladies, today I’m revealing a recipe that is a real lifesaver when you need to prepare something for breakfast but have zero time: the soft 5-minute cake! The name says it all: it takes 5 minutes to prepare, is incredibly easy, and results in a very soft cake, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or that moment when you need a sweet treat without complications.
The best part?
Just combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest) with the wet ones (eggs, milk, oil, water) in a bowl, mix well, and it’s off to the oven for 30 minutes. No whisking, no waiting: it’s a quick and soft cake that never disappoints. And if you want to give it an extra touch, you can add chocolate chips, nuts, or a dusting of powdered sugar once baked.
This is the classic recipe to always have on hand, especially when guests arrive unexpectedly or when the kids ask for something good.
The 5-minute cake without butter is also light, making it perfect for those seeking a simple yet genuine dessert.
If you are looking for a soft and quick cake to make at home, this is the answer. Trust me, once you’ve tried it, you won’t let it go.
Ready to put on your apron? In 5 minutes you’ll have the batter ready, and in half an hour, your kitchen will smell delightful. The soft 5-minute cake from the oven is the dessert you don’t expect… but that saves your day!😊
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 12 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 2 cups Manitoba flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 3.5 oz chocolate chips
- 1 packet baking powder
- lemon zest
- 1/3 cup water
Tools
SOFT 5-MINUTE CAKE
- 1 Oven Electrolux oven
- 1 Cake Pan springform pan
Steps
Preparing the Soft 5-minute Cake is really simple: just combine all the dry ingredients like flour, sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest in a bowl and mix.
In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the milk
add the oil, mix and gradually add the powders.
After mixing well to get a lump-free batter, add the water and blend.
Flour the chocolate chips and add them to the batter.
Mix and pour into a greased and floured cake pan.
Bake at 350°F in a convection oven for about 30 minutes.
The Soft 5-minute Cake is ready!🙂

