3 Easy Cake Recipes You Can Make in 5 Minutes: No Mixer Required

No mixer, no whipping, no complicated steps — just mix, pour into a pan, and bake.

Simple loaf cakes are the perfect solution when you're craving something sweet, quick, and homemade without spending hours in the kitchen. Following are three easy and delicious cake recipes you can prepare in just minutes: a classic vanilla cake with chocolate chips, a two-ingredient banana cake, and a personal chocolate mug cake.

Vanilla Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake

Ingredients

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup sugar

• ½ cup oil

• ½ cup milk (or water)

• 1 cup self-rising flour

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• A handful of chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Mix all the ingredients together in a single bowl, following the order listed.

2. Pour the batter into a greased small loaf pan.

3. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for about 25 minutes, or until golden and set.

Two-Ingredient Banana Cake (Microwave Version)

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana

• 1 egg

Optional:

• 1 tablespoon oats

• A pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

1. Mash the banana and mix it thoroughly with the egg.

2. Pour the mixture into a small microwave-safe glass dish.

3. Microwave for 1½ minutes, or until the cake is firm and fully cooked.

Personal Chocolate Mug Cake

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons flour

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• 1 egg

• 3 tablespoons milk

• 2 tablespoons oil

• ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. Mix all the ingredients directly in a large microwave-safe mug.

2. Microwave for 1–1½ minutes, depending on the strength of your microwave.

3. Serve warm.

Optional garnish: Dust with powdered sugar or top with a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.