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LBE Money Cake

The LBE Money Cake is a delightful treat perfect for celebrations, featuring a playful decoration of money or chocolate coins.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it is at room temperature for better mixing.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch salt
  • Decorative money or chocolate coins for garnish Customize with real coins (cleaned and wrapped) or various chocolate coins.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, decorate the cake with money or chocolate coins for a fun presentation.

Notes

The LBE Money Cake can be served as is or with a scoop of ice cream on the side. It looks lovely on a cake stand or decorated plate. When serving, you can also add some extra coins around the base for more fun. To store, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.