In the old days, enabling the use of an oven, industrial or not, is mostly feared by us. The grandeur of its ability to convert raw ingredients into something edible overwhelms us that, in the process, we lose interest in exploring it.
Nowadays, when all else seem to work inside the microwave, the idea of baking has been replaced by a clamor for an edible hobby turned into business. Yes, everybody is jumping into the cake bandwagon hence, the need to learn more than the basics.
Nonetheless, for beginners, it is still best to learn the basics before experimenting with gum paste and tiered cakes. More so, a basic cake recipe could be used as your cupcake base or base when experimenting with flavors.
Here is a basic chocolate cake recipe that you could tweak according to your preference.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
This is a primordial step before you start anything else. Preheating your oven means that by the time you finish preparing, mixing and folding your raw ingredients, your oven is ready to use.
It's similar inside a dental health services clinic. They prepare everything they need before asking the patients to come in.
Mise en Place
Gathering your ingredients and equipments will help you hand eye your preparation. Have your raw ingredients in bowls and measuring cups. Through this, it will be easier for you to pick them up and mix. Also, grease or line your cake pans to cut your time.
An orthodontist Norfolk greatly appreciates the idea of having everything ready for it allows him to treat more patients and cutting his time standing up to get his equipments. Indeed, the beauty of mise en place.
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, place 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature), 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour cream. Use a whisk or electric mixer to incorporate the ingredients all together.
This is like grouping your ingredients in order to easily mix them. Like inside when doing your science homework, human anatomy on one side and quality dental care services on the other.
Mix Wet Ingredients
Using a sieve, sift 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Transfer to a bowl.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour dry ingredients unto wet ingredients. Beat mixture on low until well blended and no lumps are visible.
Pour
Now, the fun part! Pour your mixture into your lined or greased cake pan. Use a spatula to scrape the sides. When done, pat down to remove air bubbles thus making your cake compact.
Bake it
Put pan inside the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Check to ensure that it is not burning. Every so often, insert a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it is done.
Like the professional performing an orthodontic treatment, when installing your braces, they check whether your teeth are ready or if the brackets have fully attached before allowing you to talk.
Cooling Time
Take the cake pan from the oven and let cool. Set atop a counter of cooling rack before taking out of the pan.
Serve
Once totally cooled, invert pan into a plate or a rotating cake table. Add your frosting or butter cream icing. You can also add some chocolate chips and nuts to sprinkle on top.
That was easy! See, even someone who has no culinary background can do that. Follow these steps and be on your way to a booming cake business. Enjoy!
Nowadays, when all else seem to work inside the microwave, the idea of baking has been replaced by a clamor for an edible hobby turned into business. Yes, everybody is jumping into the cake bandwagon hence, the need to learn more than the basics.
Nonetheless, for beginners, it is still best to learn the basics before experimenting with gum paste and tiered cakes. More so, a basic cake recipe could be used as your cupcake base or base when experimenting with flavors.
Here is a basic chocolate cake recipe that you could tweak according to your preference.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
This is a primordial step before you start anything else. Preheating your oven means that by the time you finish preparing, mixing and folding your raw ingredients, your oven is ready to use.
It's similar inside a dental health services clinic. They prepare everything they need before asking the patients to come in.
Mise en Place
Gathering your ingredients and equipments will help you hand eye your preparation. Have your raw ingredients in bowls and measuring cups. Through this, it will be easier for you to pick them up and mix. Also, grease or line your cake pans to cut your time.
An orthodontist Norfolk greatly appreciates the idea of having everything ready for it allows him to treat more patients and cutting his time standing up to get his equipments. Indeed, the beauty of mise en place.
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, place 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature), 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour cream. Use a whisk or electric mixer to incorporate the ingredients all together.
This is like grouping your ingredients in order to easily mix them. Like inside when doing your science homework, human anatomy on one side and quality dental care services on the other.
Mix Wet Ingredients
Using a sieve, sift 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Transfer to a bowl.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour dry ingredients unto wet ingredients. Beat mixture on low until well blended and no lumps are visible.
Pour
Now, the fun part! Pour your mixture into your lined or greased cake pan. Use a spatula to scrape the sides. When done, pat down to remove air bubbles thus making your cake compact.
Bake it
Put pan inside the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Check to ensure that it is not burning. Every so often, insert a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it is done.
Like the professional performing an orthodontic treatment, when installing your braces, they check whether your teeth are ready or if the brackets have fully attached before allowing you to talk.
Cooling Time
Take the cake pan from the oven and let cool. Set atop a counter of cooling rack before taking out of the pan.
Serve
Once totally cooled, invert pan into a plate or a rotating cake table. Add your frosting or butter cream icing. You can also add some chocolate chips and nuts to sprinkle on top.
That was easy! See, even someone who has no culinary background can do that. Follow these steps and be on your way to a booming cake business. Enjoy!
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