To prepare a delicious cake, we will start by gathering all the necessary ingredients. You will need a fresh egg, granulated sugar, sunflower oil, milk, fruit jam (preferably apricot or berry for a more intense flavor), baking soda, flour, and cocoa powder. Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before starting the cooking process to achieve a smooth and airy mixture.
In a large enough bowl, start by whisking the egg with the sugar. Use a whisk or an electric mixer to combine the two ingredients until you get a fluffy composition with a bright yellow color. This step will help incorporate air into the mixture, making the cake fluffy. Once you have a uniform mixture, gradually add the oil and milk, continuing to mix. When you add the jam, don't panic if the mixture seems more liquid or 'runny.' This is a normal part of the process.
The next step is to add the baking soda. Ensure that it is in powder form; there is no need to extinguish it with vinegar or lemon juice, as the chemical reaction will occur in the oven. Mix well, then incorporate the flour and cocoa. These dry ingredients will give the cake a fine texture and a chocolate flavor, perfect for complementing the sweetness of the jam.
Once all the ingredients are well mixed, pour the composition into the prepared pan. Make sure the pan is greased with butter or oil and dusted with flour to prevent the cake from sticking. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan, using a spatula to smooth the surface.
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius and place the cake pan in the oven. Let it bake for about 35 minutes. To check if the cake is done, you can use a straw or a skewer; penetrate the cake in 3-4 different places. If it comes out clean, the cake is baked. If there are wet traces of batter, leave it in the oven for a few more minutes. After it is baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Served plain or dusted with sugar, this cake will surely be a beloved dessert for all your dear ones!
In a large enough bowl, start by whisking the egg with the sugar. Use a whisk or an electric mixer to combine the two ingredients until you get a fluffy composition with a bright yellow color. This step will help incorporate air into the mixture, making the cake fluffy. Once you have a uniform mixture, gradually add the oil and milk, continuing to mix. When you add the jam, don't panic if the mixture seems more liquid or 'runny.' This is a normal part of the process.
The next step is to add the baking soda. Ensure that it is in powder form; there is no need to extinguish it with vinegar or lemon juice, as the chemical reaction will occur in the oven. Mix well, then incorporate the flour and cocoa. These dry ingredients will give the cake a fine texture and a chocolate flavor, perfect for complementing the sweetness of the jam.
Once all the ingredients are well mixed, pour the composition into the prepared pan. Make sure the pan is greased with butter or oil and dusted with flour to prevent the cake from sticking. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan, using a spatula to smooth the surface.
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius and place the cake pan in the oven. Let it bake for about 35 minutes. To check if the cake is done, you can use a straw or a skewer; penetrate the cake in 3-4 different places. If it comes out clean, the cake is baked. If there are wet traces of batter, leave it in the oven for a few more minutes. After it is baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Served plain or dusted with sugar, this cake will surely be a beloved dessert for all your dear ones!
Ingredients
1 egg, 1 cup sugar, half a cup of oil, 1 cup of milk (warm), 2 cups of flour (I recommend using the red bag flour from Titan, guaranteed success), 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 3 tablespoons of jam (not fruit preserve), 3 tablespoons of cocoa.