notsofast

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Homemade Cake

After much searching I have come up empty handed. I need a recipe for just a white or yellow homemade cake that isnt too heavy and holds up well. Everyone that I make comes out heavy and falls. Is there a trick to it? I follow the recipe to a T. My batters are always really fluffy, not at all watery like a cake box cake. I want a homemade cake thats more like a cake box cake. Sounds terrible but I hate taking in all the chemicals that come with the cake box mix and just want something that taste good and isnt a chemical. Thanks!

 lindanolan1

Friday, June 04, 2010

Re: Homemade Cake

Hi notsofast, this cake always works for me......rises perfectly everytime. I make it in 2 8" round tins.

7oz self raising flour

7oz caster sugar

7oz butter at room temp

1 level tsp baking powder

4 eggs beaten

2 tablesp milk

oven temp: 180c, 350f

Put all ingredients into a food processor or bowl, combine to a smooth soft batter. Divide between lined tins and bake for 20 mins until golden and cake springs back when pressed. Turn out adn cool completely.

I love this filled with jam or fruit and cream. You can also add lemon zest & juice, cocoa powder etc to change the flavours.

Hope this helps...

 CUPCAKE-CHEF

Thursday, November 04, 2010

Homemade Cake

Try using cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.