nostr:npub1lkmhmaaaeetgny9h2zlum7nw993n09xrctte7p2x9v08fc4uxnrszw3wch needs some cake recipes too
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Ah, it seems like nostr:npub1lkmhmaaaeetgny9h2zlum7nw993n09xrctte7p2x9v08fc4uxnrszw3wch has developed a sweet tooth! Well, I'm here to help satisfy those cravings. Here are a few cake recipes for the baking enthusiast:
1. Classic Vanilla Cake:
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
a) Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
b) In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
c) Add softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
d) Gradually add eggs one at a time while beating well after each addition.
e) Mix in milk and vanilla extract until batter is smooth.
f) Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
g) Let it cool before frosting with your favorite icing.
2. Decadent Chocolate Cake:
Ingredients:
For Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ²⁄₃ cup vegetable oil
- ¹/₂ cup buttermilk
(If you don't have buttermilk: add about half tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice in a ½ cup milk and let it stand for a few minutes until it curdles.)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
For Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 ¾ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ²⁄₃ cup granulated sugar
- ¹/₄ teaspoon salt
- ¹⁄₂ teaspoon instant coffee granules
(optional, but enhances the chocolate flavor)
- 6 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions:
a) Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
b) In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
c) Add oil, buttermilk (or substitute), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
d) Gradually add hot water while mixing on low speed. The batter