Baking a cake can be an intimidating challenge, especially for those who are new to the kitchen. With countless recipes and techniques available, it can be difficult to know where to start. This article aims to simplify the process by providing a comprehensive guide to creating easy and delicious cakes. We will break down the basics of cake baking, including essential ingredients, common baking techniques, and tips for ensuring a perfect bake every time. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this article will provide valuable insights and inspiration to help you create mouthwatering cakes that will impress your family and friends.
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EASY LEMON SHEET CAKE RECIPE
Light and fluffy lemon sheet cake topped with cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Camille
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and the eggs and mix until fully incorporated.
- Fold in pie filling until well combined.
- Spread into a half sheet pan (18"x13"x1") sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread frosting on top of cooled cake, cut into slices and serve.
EASY RICE-COOKER FLUFFY CHEESE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cream cheese, eggs, pancake mix, heavy cream, egg whites, granulated sugar, butter, powdered sugar
Provided by Spencer Kombol
Categories Desserts
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, egg yolk, and pancake mix, whisk using a hand mixer until fully combined.
- Add heavy cream in two parts, whisking well in between.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until firm peaks form, then add granulated sugar in three parts, whisking well in between.
- Gently fold egg whites into pancake mixture in three parts and stir until fully incorporated.
- Grease rice cooker bowl with melted butter and add cheese cake mixture. Cook for 70 minutes.
- Once cooked turn the cake out onto a plate, splinkle with powder suger.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 12 grams
EASY ITALIAN LEMON POUND CAKE RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by á-11186
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla, ginger, and lemon zest. Mix half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Mix in the buttermilk and then add in the remaining flour mixture. Mix just until the flour disappears. Pour the cake batter into a bundt pan that has been generously sprayed with baking spray. Bake for 70 to 80 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Turn the cake over on a cake platter. Spread the lemon glaze over the warm cake so that the glaze can soak into the cake. Let the cake cool completely and drizzle the lemon cream cheese frosting over the cake.
EASY UPSIDE DOWN KIWI CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: heavy cream, sugar, greek yogurt, castella, kiwis, pineapple, orange
Provided by Saki Yamada
Categories Desserts
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a cutting board, cut the castella into ¼-inch (6 mm) slices.
- In a bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the heavy cream and sugar.
- Add the Greek yogurt and blend until stiff peaks form.
- Line a 7x7 inch (18x18 cm) bowl with plastic wrap and add the sliced kiwi to the bowl.
- Add a layer of whipped cream to cover the kiwi. Place the castella on the cream.
- Add half of the chopped orange and pineapple. Cover with a layer of whipped cream, and top with castella. Add the remaining half or orange and pineapple, top with whipped cream, and remaining castella.
- Cover the top layer in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Place a plate on the opening of the bowl, and gently turn the bowl over, removing the plastic wrap.
- Slice the cake, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 59 grams
EASY FUDGE BROWNIE CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by msippigrl
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a Bundt pan. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water for 3 minutes on medium-high speed of mixer. Pour into prepared Bundt pan. Bake in center of oven for 40-50 minutes, or until center tests done with a wooden toothpick. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes then turn cake out onto the rack to cool completely. When cake is cool, microwave frosting for about 10 seconds on high setting, or just until drizzling consistency. Frost top of cake and garnish with chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips, if desired.
EASY 7-UP POUND CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by Ksteve10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325. 2. Grease and lightly flour a 10 inch tube pan. Set it aside. 3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour and the lemon and vanilla extracts. Beat well. Gently fold in the 7 Up, 1/4 cup at a time. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. 4. Bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. 5. Transfer the cake from the oven to a wire rack. Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Unmold the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely. Transfer to a serving platter.
EASY MORAVIAN SUGAR CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-16919
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Grease a 9x13 baking pan. 2. Unroll 1 can of rolls and pat into a smooth 9x13 layer in the pan. 3. Beat powdered sugar and cream cheese. Spread over roll layer. 4. Unroll 2nd can of rolls and spread over cheese layer, making a smooth layer and sealing side edges. 5. Put dimples into top roll layer with finger, being careful not to break through to the cheese layer. 6. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top layer. 7. Pour melted butter over top layer. 8. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Do not overcook. 9. Let stand 20 minutes before cutting if served warm.
EASY MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE RECIPE (SALLYE)
A truly DEEP SOUTH recipe tweaked to make it easier to make. If you want the traditional classic way, I have also posted it under Classic Mississippi Cake.
Provided by sallye bates
Categories Cakes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350º Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan
- 2. CAKE; Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in another bowl Add flour to creamed butter mixture, continuing to beat Add vanilla and chocolate syrup to batter and mix well Pour into prepared pan and back 25-30 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean Remove cake from oven and place on cooling rack (DO NOT REMOVE CAKE FROM PAN) While still hot spread marshmallows evenly over surface
- 3. ***To save some calories and sugar, you can substitute my sugar free marshmallow cream https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/other-dessert/sugar-free-marshmallow-cream.html?p=1
- 4. FROSTING: Place butter, chocolate chips, sugar, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stirring continually, continue boiling for 2-3 minutes Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and liquor Pour over warm cake and marshmallows Top with chopped nuts
EASY CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by taochavez
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes or until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating 5 to 7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until yellow disappears. Add vanilla mixing well. Combine flour and salt, gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended after each addition. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Fill a 2-cup, ovenproof measuring cup with water; place in oven with tube pan. Bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan, and cool completely on a wire rack.
EASY CRANBERRY & APPLE CAKE (INA GARTEN) RECIPE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Combine the cranberries, apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. With the mixer on medium, add 1 cup of the granulated sugar, the butter, vanilla, and sour cream and beat just until combined. On low speed, slowly add the flour and salt. Pour the fruit mixture evenly into a 10-inch glass pie plate. Pour the batter over the fruit, covering it completely. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the batter. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a tooth-pick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature. Note: This dessert can be tangy, if your palate is sensitive to cranberries. I'd suggest either cutting back on how many cranberries you use, or increasing the sugar a bit. This cake would be delicious with most any kind of fruit, and even just all apple would be great. Adding granulated sugar gives a nice crunchy texture to the cake.
EASY HALLOWEEN CAKE POPS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-10360
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Cool. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Crumble cake into large bowl. Add frosting; mix well. Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls; place on cookie sheet. Freeze until firm; keep refrigerated In microwavable bowl, microwave orange candy melts and half of the shortening uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 minute, then in 15-second intervals, until melted; stir until smooth. Repeat with black candy melts and remaining shortening. Dip tip of 1 lollipop stick about 1/2 inch into either color melted candy and insert stick into 1 cake ball no more than halfway. Repeat. Return to cookie sheet. Refrigerate 5 minutes. Remove from refrigerator a few at a time. Dip half of the cake balls in melted orange candy and half in black candy; tap off excess. Decorate with candy sprinkles. Poke opposite end of stick into foam block. Let stand until set. Reheat remaining melted candy if necessary. Drizzle orange pops with melted black candy; drizzle black pops with melted orange candy. If you'd like, sprinke with Halloween candy sprinkles while the drizzle is still soft.
EASY PUMPKIN SPICE BUNDT CAKE RECIPE
Made This Easy recipe for work and a big hit....Perfect for this time of year. Simple ingrediants and a very moist cake.
Provided by Michael Jordan
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 Make about a cup of vanilla frosting and mix the green food coloring until you get the right color. then Put the ice cream cone on a piece of waxed paper and frost. then put in fridge til later.
- 2. Grease a bundt pan and set aside Mix the cake mix with the other wet ingrediants on medium speed for about 2 minutes. And yes no oil is used, not needed is this. Bake in preheated oven for 40-50 minutes or until tooth pick comes out clean. ( oven temps vary so keep an eye on it after about 35 min.) Let cake cool for 25 minutes then turn upside down on a cooling rack for 2 hours before frosting.
- 3. warm the Orange confetti frosting in micowave 2-3 seconds. Drizzle frosting over the top of the bundt cake. Add the green stem to the center and sprinkle the package of confetti over the orange frosting, refrigerate for a few hours. Then slice and enjoy...
EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE ROLL UP CAKE RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by rmulleni
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 375 degrees Line a 15 x 10 jelly roll pan with foil. Melt butter n pan, sprinkle nuts and coconut evenly in pan; drizzle with condensed milk. Cake: In mixer bowl beat eggs @ high speed 2 minutes until fluffy. Gradually add sugar; continue to be 2 more minutes. No need to sift flour; spoon into cup level. Add remaining ingredients, blend 1 minute @ low speed. Pour evenly into pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cake springs back when touched in center. Sprinkle cake (in pan) with powdered sugar(while still warm). Cover with towel. Place cookies sheet over towel; invert. Remove pan & foil. Start with 10 in. side, roll up jelly-roll fashion using towel to roll cake. DO NOT roll towel in cake. Leave wrapped, cool. Refrigerate, remove towel and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
EASY CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT LOAF CAKE RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by sandiB2010
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F for dark or nonstick pans and 2-3 minute longer baking times). Grease and lightly flour mini loaf pans. In a large bowl, blend together mixes, sour cream, oil, eggs, water, milk and extract at low speed for 30 seconds. Continue mixing at medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes for mini loaves (40-50 minutes for full-sized loaf) or until top springs back to touch and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from pan. In a small bowl, stir together sugar and 1 teaspoon water. Add a few drops of water at a time to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cakes and top with candy pieces. Tip: Mini chocolate chips will distribute throughout the cake and create a more uniform chocolaty texture. If using regular chocolate chips, toss them with a teaspoon of flour before incorporating to help keep them from sinking to the bottom of the pan.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients and tools. This will ensure smooth and efficient baking.
- Follow the Recipe Accurately: Baking is a science, so follow the recipe precisely. Don't substitute ingredients or alter measurements unless you're an experienced baker.
- Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your cake. Opt for fresh butter, eggs, and milk, and use high-quality flour and sugar.
- Properly Measure Ingredients: Use measuring cups and spoons specifically designed for baking. Level off dry ingredients with a knife or straight edge to ensure accurate measurements.
- Cream Butter and Sugar Thoroughly: This step incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter and fluffier cake. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This prevents the batter from curdling.
- Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix only until the ingredients are combined.
- Properly Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to the temperature specified in the recipe before starting to mix the batter. This ensures that the cake bakes evenly.
- Don't Open the Oven Door during Baking: Opening the oven door during baking can cause the cake to fall or collapse. Only open the door to check for doneness towards the end of the baking time.
- Use a Cake Tester: Insert a cake tester or toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done baking.
Conclusion:
With these tips and tricks, you can create delicious and impressive cakes that will wow your family and friends. Remember, baking is both an art and a science, so practice makes perfect. Experiment with different recipes, techniques, and flavors to discover your own baking style and create unforgettable cakes that bring joy to every occasion. Happy baking!
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