When I was small I always wanted to know how to make cake recipe, Finally I’m writing the recipe to you all!
Baking a cake is a delightful experience, especially for those new to the kitchen.
Let’s make a classic vanilla cake, which is a great starting point for beginners.
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Classic Vanilla Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Baking Powder: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (softened to room temperature)
- Eggs: 2 (at room temperature)
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Milk: 1 cup (at room temperature)
Equipment:
- Two 9-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Toothpick or skewer (for testing doneness)
- Wire rack (for cooling)
Preparation Steps:
Preparing the Pans
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and Flour Pans: Lightly grease the cake pans with butter and dust them with flour to prevent sticking.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Creaming Butter and Sugar
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 4-5 minutes.
Way of Creaming Butter and Sugar
Adding Eggs and Vanilla
- Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
Combining Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Alternate Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Do not overmix.
Baking the Cake
- Pour and Smooth Batter: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Adding eggs and vanilla to the dough
Tips:
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can lead to a dense cake.
- Cake Doneness: The cake is done when it’s lightly golden and springs back when touched.
Safety Precautions:
- Always use oven mitts when handling hot pans.
- Keep a close eye on the cake to prevent over-baking.
Baking a cake from scratch can be an exciting experience for new ones, and this classic vanilla cake is a versatile recipe that can have creative variations.