How to Make a Cake at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
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July 2024topics
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Ingredients:
- 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Make buttermilk:
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup of whole milk with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
- Let it sit for a minute to create homemade buttermilk.
3. Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
4. Cream, butter, and sugar:
- In another bowl, cream ½ cup of softened unsalted butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add vanilla and buttermilk.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry flour mixture and the buttermilk to the butter-sugar mixture, starting and ending with the flour.
- Mix until well combined.
6. Divide and bake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Frost:
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite icing or enjoy it plain!
Tips for Success:
- Measure ingredients accurately.
- Use fresh baking powder.
- Cream the butter and sugar well.
- Don’t overbeat the batter.
- Bake it as soon as the batter is ready.
And there you have it! A delightful eggless vanilla cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
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