The primitive pantry cake is an easy recipe using simple ingredients. These cakes are the perfect dessert to make for your family and friends.

Ingredients

Granulated sugar, All-purpose flour, Baking soda, Salt, Butter, softened to room temperature, an egg, and vanilla extract. You also need a pan and a functional oven.

Directions

  1. Gather all the ingredients needed for your primitive pantry cake recipe.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Grease or spray a 6-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
  4. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  5. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add the egg and vanilla extract beating well after each addition.
  6. Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or raisins if desired.

You can also use coconut flakes or dried fruit instead of chocolate chips or nuts.

  1. Spoon the batter into prepared muffin cups about 2/3 full.
  2. Pour the mixture into a greased pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown on top or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean.
  3. Cool on a wire rack before serving warm or at room temperature with whipped cream if desired.

 Ideas for making primitive pantry cakes

The pantry cake is the perfect way to use up some of those ingredients that you have in your pantry. There are so many different kinds of cakes that can be made using your pantry items. Here are some ideas for making primitive pantry cakes:

  1. Cheesecake – This cake is made with cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, and sugar. You can add whatever flavorings you like, such as chocolate or strawberries.
  2. Cake – Cake is a simple cake that uses only flour, sugar, butter, and an egg to make a tasty treat.
  3. Angel Food Cake – Angel food cake is another simple cake that uses only flour, sugar, and egg whites for its recipe.
  4. Brownies – Brownies are made from chocolate chips, flour, brown sugar, and butter

Summary

The primitive pantry cake is a classic. This recipe calls for a mix of butter, shortening, and oils. The result is a moist and tender cake with a slightly nutty flavor from the oil.

The frosting is made with confectioners’ sugar and cream cheese, which adds richness to this basic cake.