A 5 Minute hot water cake is a cake made with flour, milk, eggs, sugar, oil, water, baking powder, lemon and salt, that takes less than 5 minutes to prepare.

Easy and very quick to prepare, soft and fluffy, it is perfect as a snack during the day or as a base for layer cakes.

Difficulty level : easy

Prep time : 5 min

Rest time : –

Cook time : 50 min

Total time : 55 min

Yield : 6 servings

1.6 cups (200g) flour

1 cup (200 g) sugar

2/3 cup (150 ml) hot water

0.4 cup (100 ml) milk

2 oz (60 ml) oil

2 eggs

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 lemon (grated zest)

1 pinch of salt

Steps :

• Preheat the oven in static mode to 170°C/338°F.
• In a bowl, break eggs, add a pinch of salt, milk, oil and sugar.
• Mix with a spoon.
• Add the sifted flour, baking powder and grated lemon peel. Mix well.
• Pour water into a saucepan and let cool.
• Add the water to the mixture and mix.
• Bake for 50 min.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
• Enjoy !