Simple Vanilla Corn Flour Cake

Simple Vanilla Corn Flour Cake is a easy Indian recipe that serves 6. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by The Golden Platter on YouTube.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 50 min

Cost: $1.95 total, $0.33 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cornflour (sifted)
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
  • 1 cup Sugar (granulated)
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil (neutral oil such as canola or sunflower)
  • 0.5 cup Water (room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven

    Set the oven to 180°C and let it preheat while you prepare the batter.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  2. Prepare Baking Pan

    Line the 8‑inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with a little oil.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornflour, all‑purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder until uniformly combined.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Add Wet Ingredients

    Create a well in the center of the dry mix and pour in the vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and water. Stir gently until just combined; a few small lumps are okay.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top with a spatula, and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 20‑25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Time: PT25M

    Temperature: 180°C

  6. Cool and Serve

    Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
3 g
Carbohydrates
38 g
Fat
10 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Egg‑free, Dairy‑free

Allergens: Wheat, Corn

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Simple Vanilla Corn Flour Cake

Recipe by The Golden Platter

A quick and easy vanilla-flavored cake made with a blend of cornflour and all‑purpose flour. Perfect for a light dessert or tea‑time treat, this recipe requires just a few pantry staples and bakes in under half an hour.

EasyIndianServes 6

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Source Video
22m
Prep
25m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
57m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$1.95
Total cost
$0.33
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Preheating the oven to the correct temperature.
  • Sifting and thoroughly mixing the dry ingredients.
  • Avoiding over‑mixing once wet ingredients are added.
  • Baking until a clean toothpick test confirms doneness.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with oven mitts to avoid burns.
  • Do not overfill the baking pan; batter expands during baking.

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