Jun 09 2026
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The Plain Jane Recipe

Inspired by Shack Breakfast & Lunch
Time1h
Serves8

Make The Plain Jane Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the Baking Pan

    Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray and lightly flour it. Set aside.

Mixing the 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 whole milk, eggs, melted butter (if using), and vanilla extract until smooth.

  3. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and gently stir with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be slightly lumpy.

Baking

  1. 6

    Pour Batter into Pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

  2. 7

    Bake the Cake

    Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  3. 8

    Cool the Cake

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

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