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Tips and Tricks for Making Familiar Cakes – Even the Clumsiest Person Can Make It Delicious

Discover these handy tips for making these familiar cakes, and you'll never be hesitant to bake again.

9 October, 2023

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During the long days off due to the pandemic, many housewives have been showcasing their baking skills. However, when baking at home, you often encounter “unfortunate and frustrating” situations regarding the process as well as how to make the cakes more delicious and appealing.

Sometimes, it’s just the little mistakes that can make a batch of cakes turn out not so tasty. Keep these handy baking tips in mind to always achieve delicious and beautiful results, the easy way!

1. Making Dried Grape Sponge Cake

To make a delicious dried grape sponge cake, you will need the following ingredients:

– 200g all-purpose flour
– 150g sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 100ml milk
– 100ml vegetable oil
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
– 100g dried grapes

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Gently fold in the dried grapes.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cake is completely cool, you can dust it with powdered sugar or frost it with your favorite icing.

Enjoy your homemade dried grape sponge cake! It’s perfect for any occasion and pairs well with a cup of tea or coffee. Happy baking!

Grape sponge cake is a familiar dish, but how can we keep the fruit fresh and evenly spread throughout the cake after baking?

The secret is to dust the dry powder on the fruits before mixing them with other ingredients to preserve their flavor and prevent the fruits from sinking to the bottom of the cake.

2. Tips for baking a sponge cake

We all know that if a cake is not handled carefully when taken out of the oven, it is very easy to become dry. Therefore, the secret you need to know is to place a slice of sandwich bread on top of the cake when waiting for it to cool down to help the cake stay warm and moist.

3. Want to make tastier chocolate cakes

You’ll be surprised by how well chocolate and coffee go together when you learn the small tips below!

4. How about cake decoration?

Before decorating the cake with frosting or candy, you should let the cake cool for about 30 minutes before adding any other ingredients to the cake’s surface.

5. To bake delicious cookies:

– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
– In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
– Beat in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
– In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
– Fold in 1 and 1/2 cups of chocolate chips.
– Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
– Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
– Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
– Enjoy your homemade, delicious cookies!

How to make a batch of cookies that are not too dry or too gooey? Just look at the edges of the cookie!