Category: Desserts

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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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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