Description
The Amish Snow Day Treat is a soft, tender cake made from basic pantry staples—perfect for cozy winter days. With a light sweetness and fluffy texture, it’s an easy, no-fuss dessert that’s ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Fold in chopped nuts or raisins for texture.
- Top with powdered sugar or a light glaze after cooling.
- Use salted butter if needed, but reduce or omit the added salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
