Don’t feel like mixing bowls and whisks? No problem! A blender can be your best baking shortcut. Whether you’re short on time, new to baking, or just want fewer dishes to clean, making cake batter in a blender is a game-changer.
In this article, you’ll learn how to make a delicious cake using a blender, which ingredients work best, and tips to get a smooth, evenly mixed batter in under 5 minutes.
Why Use a Blender to Make Cake?
- Less mess—everything in one container
- Super fast mixing
- Easy for beginners and kids
- Great for liquid-based batters (banana, yogurt, oil-based)
- Makes a smooth, lump-free batter
Best Types of Cakes for the Blender Method
- Banana cake
- Chocolate cake
- Yogurt cake
- Carrot cake
- Applesauce cake
- Oat flour or nut flour cakes
Cakes with soft or liquid ingredients blend best.
Blender Banana Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup sugar or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch pan.
- Add bananas, eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla to the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Pulse just until combined—don’t overmix!
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool, slice, and enjoy—no mixing bowls needed!
Tip: Use a silicone spatula to help get all the batter out of the blender.
Tips for Using a Blender to Make Cake
- Use soft, wet ingredients as your base
- Blend wet ingredients first, then pulse in dry ones
- Avoid over-blending once flour is added
- Grease your pan well—blender batters are often moist
- Clean the blender right after pouring—less sticking
Flavor Variations
- Chocolate Blender Cake – Add ¼ cup cocoa powder
- Berry Cake – Add ½ cup blended strawberries
- Honey Oat Cake – Use oat flour + honey
- Coconut Banana Cake – Add coconut milk + shredded coconut
- Lemon Yogurt Cake – Blend lemon juice + zest + yogurt
Blender vs. Mixer: What’s the Difference?
| Feature | Blender | Mixer |
| Best for | Liquid or soft batters | Thick batters and doughs |
| Cleanup | One container | Multiple parts |
| Speed | Very fast | Moderate |
| Texture | Smooth, slightly thinner batter | Airier, more textured |
| Risk | Over-blending flour (dense cake) | Easier to control |
Storage
- Room temp: 2–3 days (covered)
- Refrigerator: up to 5 days
- Freezer: up to 1 month (slice before freezing)
Quick, Clean, and Delicious
Using a blender to make cake is one of the easiest baking hacks you’ll ever try. With minimal mess and quick prep, you can have a homemade cake in the oven in minutes—and nobody will know you didn’t use a whisk. Try it once, and you might never go back.
