CHAMELEON CAKE
Whether this recipe becomes a loaf, a layer cake, or cupcakes you will find it versatile, moist, and delicious. Make it the day ahead if you plan to cube or slice the cake. Once cut, feel free to freeze it. It has been served in my family since the 1950s. This one recipe can easily provide the start for a dozen different...
Provided by Maureen Haddock
Categories Cakes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Add sugar to oil in a medium size bowl and mix with an electric hand mixer.
- 2. Beat the eggs into the sugar and oil. Then add vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt.
- 3. Set this batter aside. In a separate bowl, combine the baking powder with the flour. Add portions of the flour mixture to the batter, alternating with portions of milk, ending with flour.
- 4. Now, choose a shape! Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes at 325° F. OR Spoon batter into well-greased or paper-lined muffin tins (makes 14) and bake at 375° F for 20 to 30 minutes. OR Pour batter into two well-greased eight-inch layer cake pans and bake cakes at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes.
- 5. Get creative: Chameleon cake is delicious served with fruit and whipped cream, covered in maple syrup, or glazed with a caramel icing. It can be sliced into fingers to serve plain with tea or cubed for dipping into a chocolate fondue. Freeze it in slices for a quick dessert at a later time. For a fun family dessert, serve a platter of cake slices and a tray of sauces, fruit, ice cream, and sprinkles. Tell the children it is "make your own dessert" night. For grown-ups only, splash a little rum over the cake then top with whipped cream and pineapple.
- 6. Reinvent it! I have friends who skip the almond extract and add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. The expert followers of Just a Pinch will have great substitution ideas. I have used alternate flours such as oat or spelt.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Sk king Khan
[email protected]This cake is a disaster. Don't waste your time or money on it.
kushii Nawaa
[email protected]I would not recommend this cake to anyone.
Off Icer
[email protected]This cake is the worst cake I've ever had. It was dry, tasteless, and the frosting was too sweet.
Siphesihle Brian Khumalo
[email protected]I'm really disappointed with this cake. It didn't taste good and it was a waste of money.
Brian Pakkies
[email protected]This cake is way too expensive. I could have made a better cake at home for a fraction of the price.
Three Blessings of God
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out right. It was still edible, but it wasn't very pretty.
Rafaqat Khan
[email protected]This cake is a lot of work, but it's definitely worth it. It's so beautiful and delicious.
Emmanuel Atta Attipoe
[email protected]The instructions for this cake were a bit confusing, but I figured it out eventually. The cake turned out great, though!
shakib boss
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Shekinah Kabongo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cake, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is perfect.
Julie Bogan
[email protected]This cake is a great way to impress your friends and family.
Cassie Boyles
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.
Shahid Swati
[email protected]I love how this cake changes colors! It's so unique and fun.
Abdo Ahmed
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and delicious! I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Ashan Madusanka
[email protected]The chameleon cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The kids loved it and it was a lot of fun to make.
Eyong Arrey
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for different occasions and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Jeff Stengel
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The flavor was amazing and the colors were so vibrant.
MUHAMMAD RASHID Bashir
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was so fun to watch the colors change as we poured the batter into the pan.