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How to make cakes

How to make cakes

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Making cakes is a delightful culinary pursuit that combines science and artistry. While there are countless cake recipes, some general rules apply to most cake-making endeavours.

Here’s a concise guide to help you create delicious cakes:

  1. Gather Ingredients: Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients, which typically include flour, sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, and flavourings. Ensure that ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the recipe, usually around 350°F (175°C). This allows for even baking.
  3. Prepare Pans: Grease and flour your cake pans to prevent sticking. You can also line the bottoms with parchment paper for added insurance.
  4. Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift the dry ingredients like flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, icing sugar and salt to remove lumps and aerate them, resulting in a lighter texture.
  5. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This helps to trap air, which contributes to the cake’s rise.
  6. Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. This ensures even incorporation and a smooth batter.
  7. Alternate Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients and liquid (usually milk) to the butter-sugar mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cake tough.
  8. Flavourings: Add flavourings like vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or lemon zest as per your recipe’s instructions.
  9. Baking Time: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for the time specified in your recipe. Use a knife or a toothpick or cake tester to check for doneness – it should come out clean when inserted into the center.
  10. Cooling: Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for a few minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Frosting and Decorating: Once your cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them with your choice of icing, frosting, or toppings.
  12. Serve and Enjoy: Slice your cake and savor the delicious results of your baking efforts!

Remember that specific cake recipes may have unique steps or ingredients, so always follow the instructions provided in your chosen recipe for the best results. Happy baking!

If you are baking dark cakes with chocolate or cocoa and need to butter and flour the tin do not use flour but use cocoa.

Meringue

Egg whites whip best at room temperature. Add a few drops of lemon juice or a pinch of salt. First, make sure the bowl and beaters are free of grease and the whites are free of any yolk. Grease and yolk will inhibit aeration. When adding egg whites do not beat them in the other mixture but fold in with a spoon.

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