Ma's One Egg Cake Recipe

A legendary recipe passed down through generations, Ma's One-Egg Depression Cake is a testament to resourcefulness and deliciousness! This moist and versatile cake, dating back to the Great Depression, requires just one egg and will delight everyone. Perfect as is, or transformed into a stunning strawberry shortcake or pineapple upside-down cake (pair it with recipe #182807 for extra magic!). Easily doubled for a 10x13 pan or tripled for a 12x16 pan – feed a crowd with this economical and incredibly flavorful treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 290.5 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.0 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Ma's One Egg Cake

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How to Make Ma's One Egg Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar or frost with your favorite frosting before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

111g

Fat

13g

Carbs

15g

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