Jul 14 2026

Cup Recipe

Inspired by Manny's Steakhouse
Time50m
Serves8

Make Cup Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Baking Pan

    Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Mixing Ingredients

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  2. 4

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg until fully blended.

  3. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Adding Optional Ingredients

  1. 6

    Add Optional Ingredients

    If desired, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit into the batter.

Baking

  1. 7

    Pour Batter into Pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  2. 8

    Bake the Cup

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  3. 9

    Cool the Cake

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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