How to make delicious cakes
In the past 10 days, the popularity of baking and cake making has continued to rise across the Internet. In particular, searches for home-made cakes have increased by 35%. This article will combine hot topics and structured data to introduce you in detail how to make a delicious cake.
1. Recent hot topics in baking
| topic | heat index | Main discussion points |
|---|---|---|
| Low sugar healthy cake | 92 | How to reduce sugar without affecting taste |
| Air fryer cake | 87 | New recipes without oven |
| 3 ingredient cake | 85 | Minimalist recipe sharing |
| Internet celebrity cloud cake | 78 | The secret to fluffy texture |
| No whipped cake | 75 | Baking Tips for Lazy People |
2. Basic cake recipe
| Material | Dosage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Low gluten flour | 100g | Sieve twice to make it more delicate |
| fine sugar | 80g | Can be added in batches |
| eggs | 4 | Best at room temperature |
| milk | 50ml | Can be replaced with juice |
| vegetable oil | 40ml | Odorless type is better |
| baking powder | 5g | Don’t add it |
3. Detailed production steps
1.Preparation:Make sure all tools are water-free and oil-free, and preheat the oven to 170°C.
2.Whip the egg batter:Beat the eggs and sugar over warm water until the "8" pattern does not disappear, about 8-10 minutes.
3.Mixed materials:Add flour in 3 batches, stir to combine, and finally add milk and oil.
4.Baking Tips:
| Oven type | temperature | time |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary oven | 170℃ | 25-30 minutes |
| Wind stove oven | 160℃ | 20-25 minutes |
| air fryer | 150℃ | 15-18 minutes |
5.To determine doneness:When a toothpick is inserted without sticking, it is cooked. After taking it out of the oven, turn the mold upside down and let it cool.
4. Popular formula variations
| style | Key points of changes | Hotness |
|---|---|---|
| chocolate lava | Add 70g dark chocolate | ★★★★★ |
| Matcha mousse | Replace 20g of flour with matcha powder | ★★★★☆ |
| cheese filling | Fill with cream cheese filling | ★★★★ |
| red velvet | Add red yeast powder and vinegar | ★★★☆ |
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why doesn’t the cake rise?
A: Possible reasons: ① Insufficient whipping ② Mixing and defoaming ③ The oven temperature is incorrect.
Q: How to make cake more moist?
A: Yes: ①Add 10ml of milk ②Replace part of the white sugar with brown sugar ③Put water in the lower layer of the baking pan.
Q: What should I do if I don’t have a mold?
A: Heat-resistant bowls and paper cups can be used instead, but the baking time needs to be adjusted and shortened by 1/3.
6. Decoration suggestions
| Decoration method | Materials required | difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit decoration | seasonal fruits | ★ |
| Cream decoration | Light cream + sugar | ★★★ |
| chocolate glaze | Chocolate + whipped cream | ★★ |
| frosting painting | powdered sugar + water | ★★★★ |
Master these basic methods and variations, and you'll be able to create delicious cakes with ease. Remember to share your creations on social media after baking, this is also one of the most popular ways of interaction recently!
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