Very Soft Basic Cake Recipe with Simple Icing
Looking for a very soft and simple homemade cake that can also be used as a base for a birthday cake? This basic cake recipe is a great choice. Made with simple ingredients like butter, yogurt, eggs, and flour, it produces a wonderfully soft and tender cake.
The cake is finished with a simple powdered sugar icing that is poured over the warm cake. It is easy to prepare, delicious to eat, and makes a lovely base cake for birthday cake decorating.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 175 g sugar (¾ cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 110 g salted butter (½ cup)
- 2 eggs
- 120 g natural yogurt (½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 g plain flour (1⅓ cups)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
For the Simple Icing
- 60 g powdered sugar (¼ cup)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
How to Make the Soft Basic Cake
Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugar
Add 175 g sugar (¾ cup + 2 tablespoons) and 110 g salted butter (½ cup) to a mixing bowl.
Whisk until the butter and sugar become creamy. Mix in between while whisking to make sure the ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 2: Add the Eggs
Add 2 eggs to the creamy mixture.
Whisk for about 2 minutes, allowing the eggs to combine well with the butter and sugar mixture.
Step 3: Add Yogurt and Vanilla
Add 120 g natural yogurt (½ cup) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Whisk for about 1 minute until the mixture is well combined.
Step 4: Add the Flour
Add 200 g plain flour (1⅓ cups) and 1½ teaspoons baking powder.
Mix gently until the dry ingredients are incorporated into the batter.
After that, whisk the batter for another 15–20 seconds.
Give it a final mix to make sure everything is properly combined.
Bake the Cake
Transfer the prepared batter into a 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 inch) baking pan.
Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes.
Once the cake is baked, it is ready for the simple icing.
Make the Simple Icing
Add 60 g powdered sugar (¼ cup) to a bowl.
Pour in 2–3 tablespoons milk and mix well until you get a smooth icing.
This simple icing is ready to be poured over the cake.
Finish the Cake
Pour the prepared icing over the warm cake.
Let the icing gently drip over the surface to create a simple and beautiful finish.
A Perfect Base Cake for Birthday Cakes
This cake has a very soft texture and a simple flavor that makes it versatile for different occasions. It can be enjoyed as a simple homemade cake, but it can also be used as a perfect base cake for a birthday cake.
You can keep the finish simple with the powdered sugar icing or use the cake as a base for your own birthday cake decoration.
Enjoy!
Slice the cake and enjoy its wonderfully soft texture and delicious taste.
A very soft cake, simple to make, and a perfect base for a birthday cake—would you give this recipe a try? 🍰