Vanilla / Chocolate / Seasonal / Caramel Recipe
Make Vanilla / Chocolate / Seasonal / Caramel Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Toppings (Optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder (if making chocolate), and salt.
- 3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. If making seasonal or caramel flavor, add the respective puree or caramel sauce at this stage.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Divide Batter
If making multiple flavors, divide the batter into separate bowls. Mix in the cocoa powder for chocolate, fruit puree for seasonal, or caramel sauce for caramel flavor into the respective portions.
Baking
- 6
Pour Batter
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Serving
- 8
Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with optional toppings such as whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts.