The single-stage mixing method, also called the one-bowl method, is a cake-mixing technique where most or all of the ingredients are combined in one stage. It's extremely beginner-friendly compared to the other mixing methods that build the batter through separate creaming or emulsification steps.
Sugarologie cakes that use the Single-Stage Mixing Method typically have a close or tight crumb framework with a crumb texture that varies from moist, fudgy, or thick. To learn more about the differences between mixing methods and how they influence cake structure, visit my Vanilla Cake Guide.