A jewel in desserts, cakes not only satisfy our taste buds but also brighten up any occasion with their well-designed appearance. It is not difficult to make delicious and beautiful cakes. You only need some basic ingredients, tools and ideas, and you can achieve the fun of baking at home.
1. Preparation work:
Before we start making the cake, we need to make sure that all the ingredients and tools are ready. Here are some basic materials and tools you'll need:
Material:
Eggs: depending on the size of the cake, generally 2-4.
Flour: All-purpose flour or low-gluten flour, as required by the recipe.
Fine sugar: used for adding sugar and adjusting sweetness.
Butter: A key ingredient that adds texture and rich flavor.
Baking powder or baking powder: Helps the cake rise and become soft.
Milk or whipping cream: adjust the consistency of the batter.
Vanilla extract, lemon juice, etc.: used to enhance the flavor of the cake.
Tool:
Mixing Bowl: For mixing batter.
Hand Whisk or Electric Mixer: Beat batter and egg whites.
Silicone molds: used for the molding of baked cakes.
Oven: an essential tool for baking cakes.
HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT BAKING PAPER: Lay out in silicone molds to prevent cakes from sticking.
Spatula, rubber knife: tools for finishing batter and cake surface.
2. Detailed steps:
1. Prepare the cake mold and oven: First, put the silicone cake mold on the baking tray, and lay high-temperature baking paper inside the mold to prevent the cake from sticking. Preheat the oven to a suitable temperature, usually 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, put the butter softened at room temperature and caster sugar, and beat with an egg beater until the mixture is even and the color becomes lighter. Add the eggs one at a time, beating each time before adding the next. Add vanilla extract or other flavoring and continue to stir.
3. Stir in the wet and dry ingredients: Sift together the flour and baking powder (or baking powder) and add to the batter one at a time, alternating with milk or whipping cream to keep the batter even and consistent. Be careful not to over mix so that the cake does not become too dense.
4. Beat egg whites: In another clean and dry bowl, beat egg whites until foam appears, then gradually add caster sugar, and continue to beat until stiff foam, that is, egg whites are firm and smooth.
5. Mix the batter and egg whites: Add the whipped egg whites to the batter in batches, mix gently with a spatula, and use a chopping method to ensure that the egg whites are evenly incorporated into the batter, and at the same time do not over-stir to keep the cake fluffy Spend.
6. Pour into the mold and bake: Pour the mixed batter into the prepared silicone mold, and use a spatula to level the surface. Place the mold in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-40 minutes depending on the size of the cake and the performance of the oven, or until the top of the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake does not stick.
7. Unmould and decorate: Take out the baked cake, and after it has cooled slightly, unmould the cake from the silicone mold. You will find that the shape of the cake is clearly visible and the details of the mold are fully preserved. Once the cake is completely cooled, you can create a unique look by decorating with icing, fruit, chocolate, etc. to your liking.
Conclusion: It is not difficult to make delicious and beautiful cakes by hand, as long as you master the basic steps and techniques. Silicone molds play a key role in the production process, not only helping the cake maintain its shape, but also giving the cake its unique texture and details. With creative decorations, you can add a personal touch to your cake, making it the center of any occasion. Try to make your favorite cake by hand, so that the fun of baking and deliciousness coexist.
