Category: Baking Blog

The Easiest Cakes to Make at Home

Baking requires following the recipe exactly, since opening and closing the oven door could let in cool air that disrupts the baking process.

Prep the pans carefully by coating them with softened butter and lining them with parchment paper; you may also wish to dust the surfaces with flour for extra support.

easiest cakes to make at home

Cakes that don’t require a mixer

Making cakes without a mixer might seem intimidating, but it can actually be quite straightforward. The key is using the proper techniques and ingredients; for instance, always sifting flour, baking powder and cocoa before adding them to your batter will help eliminate lumps while simultaneously airing out your mixture for a lighter cake texture. You should also take note if your recipe …

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The Easiest Things to Bake at Home

Baking can be a relaxing activity to help pass time during an idle day, with results that look beautiful and taste delicious.

From sweet treats to savory ones, here are some of the easiest items you can bake. Simply follow these straightforward recipes and preheat your oven.

1. Muffins

Muffins are one of the most beloved baked goods on the market, offering sweeter versions of scones and biscuits that can quickly satisfy sweet cravings in both children and adults alike. Plus, their ease of preparation makes them perfect snacks for when your little one gets hungry mid-afternoon!

Muffins are delicious breakfast treats adorned with fruit, nuts or chocolate chips for an instant breakfast sandwich experience. One easy way to distinguish …

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How to Make Low Sugar Cakes

Following on from our tips on how to cut down sugar here are some practical tips on how to make low sugar cakes.

If you’re avoiding too much sugar in your baking, there are some ways to reduce the amount of sugar in your recipes. To make low sugar cakes, you can try using coconut sugar or beetroot powder instead of granulated sugar, and you can even replace icing with unsweetened heavy cream. You may even be able to use a gluten-free cup-for-cup flour blend.

Reduce the amount of sugar in a recipe to suit your tastes

Many baked goods contain a high level of sugar, but you can easily reduce the amount to suit your taste. Reducing the amount …

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Why Your Bakery May Benefit From Outsourced Telemarketing

Marketing is something every company should invest in no matter what they sell or big they are. Outsourced telemarketing, such as The Lead Generation Company is a great way to help expand your brand and make it more visible in new and existing markets. Here are  5 reasons why you need to hire an outsourced telemarketing agency today for you Bakery business.

B2B Opportunities

Telemarketing companies are experts in their field. They understand how to target your customer and how to improve the visibility of your brand. Another excellent reason to hire an outsourced telemarketing company for your bakery if business is to open up Business to Business (B2B) opportunities. Have you noticed that Costa Coffee machines in supermarkets …

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Five of My Top Tips for Baking a Fabulous Cake at Home

Having a great cake to back you up for just about any occasion can be the saving grace you need at times. A great cake can suit a kid’s birthday party and an office get together so having it in your cookbook can really help. Keeping a few simple tips in mind can make sure you get the cake you are aiming at.

  • Do not compromise on tin size: If you are following a recipe, follow it right. Changing the size of the tins you are using will change the quantity as well as the baking time. It is easier to stick to the recipe rather than get adventurous if you are not comfortable with baking just yet.

Large slice of toffee cheesecake with a fork smothered in toffee sauce on the side

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Four Mistakes You Need to Avoid When Baking a Pizza

A great pizza can serve as a staple dish for your house and something you can rely on when you have surprise guests coming over as well. Whether you are new at it or have been making pizza from scratch for years, there are a few mistakes that everyone is guilty of making at times.

 

Prep: Before you put your pizza in to bake, you should prep your baking sheet or pizza stone so that you will have a better crust at the end of it. If you do not prepare in advance, your crust will lack that crunch that brings the pizza together even though everything else may be perfect. Preheat your preferred appliance about 20 minutes …

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