Cake Recipes by Matt Waterman
Baking and decorating cakes has become one of the hottest- and most fun- trends in cooking. From the large number of television programs dedicated cupcake baking to the rise in the number of boutique style bakeries offering sweet treats that are decorated as beautifully as any weddingcake, there is nothing hotter in cooking than baking cupcakes. While the art of decorating cakes is something that can take tons of tools and practice to master, baking a delicious, moist cake is easier than you may think. There are recipes out there of every type, and you are certain to find one that will become your signature treat.
In general, cake recipes are divided into categories based on what makes the cake rise- baking powder or baking soda makes butter cakes rise, while the air in beaten eggs makes sponge cakes rise. Types of buttercakes include pound cake, and traditional yellow, white, chocolate, and spice cakes that are normally used to make wedding and birthday cakes and most other types of traditional decorated butter cakes use one ingredient to make the moist and rich- typically butter, oil, or shortening- and then another to leaven them- baking powder or baking soda. Sponge cakes are known for their airy texture, which is created by beating eggs instead of using baking powder or baking soda to leaven them. A true spongecake doesn’t contain butter, oil, or shortening, and in recipes where only the whites of the egg are used, sponge cakes are fat free. Angel food cupcakes is the most popular type of sponge cake, but yellow and chiffon cakes are variants that are also popular.
One mistake often made by people experimenting with cake recipes is using the wrong pan size. Baking requires that you use the pan size called for in the Recipe- failure to use the right size pan can lead to cakes that overflow, sink in the middle, or burn at the edges and bottom. Read what size pan your cake recipe calls for and then use the appropriate size. Also, you will always want to prepare pans before you use them. Some cake recipes call for parchment paper, which is used to line the pan and prevents the cake from sticking to the edges. Other cake recipes call for you to “grease” the pan, which can be best accomplished by applying a thin layer of margarine, shortening, or butter using your fingers or a brush. This will allow your cake to easily release when it is done baking, and helps keep the edges moist.
Whether you already have a few favorite cake recipes on mydish or are just getting started with baking cakes, it is always fun to try out new cake recipes. Consider making several different cakes before a gathering, and then letting guests vote on their favorite cake recipes. Searching online is always the fastest way to get a wide variety of new cake recipes, but consider exchanging cake recipes with friends and family also. No matter how you cut it, baking cakes at home is a fun and tasty hobby!
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