12 Baking Secrets for a Perfect Cake Every Home Chef Needs
Unlock the secrets to perfect cakes with these 12 baking tips every home chef should know.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add this dry mix to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg