Cakes Recipe
Cake Slice 6.50 Whole Cake $50 for 10" | $40 for 8" | $35 for 7" | $12 for 4". Options include Almond, Hen House, Oreo, Strawberry, Carrot, Nutella, and Coconut.
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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Flavor Variations
Frosting
Method
Baking the Cake
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your desired cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until well combined.
- 6
Add Flavor Variations
For different flavors, incorporate the flavoring ingredients as per your choice (almond extract, cocoa powder, strawberry puree, grated carrot, Nutella, or shredded coconut).
- 7
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
