Quick and Easy Dessert Cake made of Bananas

Summers are a time to relax and enjoy cool dishes and drinks with your family and friends. The good news is that you don't have to sweat for hours to cook cool summer dishes to take to the next pot luck party in preparing a dessert like banana cake recipe. Given below is a super tasty and super easy to prepare banana split cake recipe that you can prepare in no time and leave in the refrigerator to cool.

Items needed for the crust: 

- 32 graham crackers (you can substitute the crackers with Oreo cookies, vanilla wafers or almond flour, or any of your favorite crackers)

- 1/2 cup of melted butter

- 1/4 cup of sugar 

Items needed for the filling: 

- 1/2 cup of softened butter

- 2 cups of confectioner's sugar

- 1 tablespoon of milk

- 1 teaspoon of vanilla

- 2 kgs. of fresh strawberries

- 3 large ripe bananas

 - 2 cans of pineapple 

Items needed for the topping: 

- 2 cups of heavy whipping cream

- 2 cups of confectioner's sugar

- 1 1/2 cups of chopped walnuts

Preparation:

- Preheat the oven to 350F.

 - Finely blend the graham crackers in a mixer or food processor.

- Take the crushed graham crackers in a mixing bowl and add sugar to them.

- Mix well and pour in the melted butter.

- Use a wooden spatula to mix everything together to get a crumbly mix.

 - Line the crumbs on the base and edges of a 13 x 9 inch glass dish.

- Lightly press along the edges to achieve an even thickness.

- Bake the lined dish in the oven for about 5-8 minutes.

- Remove from the oven and cool.

To prepare the filling:

- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar and whip up till fluffy.

- Add the vanilla and milk to the mix and whip some more to mix everything.

- Slice the ripe bananas in 1/4 inch thick discs.

 - Finely slice the fresh strawberries.

- Drain the pineapple and crush them coarsely.

- Fill the prepared filling in the baked crust.

- Refrigerate the filling for an hour.

- Top with crushed pineapples.

- Decorate the top with sliced round bananas.

 - Add the sliced strawberries.

To prepare the cream topping:

- In a bowl, whip the whipping cream to get soft peaks.

- Add the confectioner's sugar and beat to get hard peaks.

- Top the fruits with the whipped cream and cover on all sides.

 - Liberally sprinkle the chopped walnuts on the top.

- Chill in the fridge for about 4-5 hours before serving.

- Sliced strawberries can be replaced with strawberry glaze. 

 

 

 

 

Special Cake for your Special Someone on Valentine's Day

Red is the traditional and time honored Valentine's Day color and what better way to bake a delicious red velvet cake recipe to surprise your loved one on your anniversary or on Valentine's Day. Here is the red velvet cake recipe from scratch that turns out perfectly every time.

Items needed:

- 500 ml of beet juice
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
- 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 115 grams of softened butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups of granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 2 1/4 cups of cake flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla

Preparation:

- Grease and flour two 9-inch baking pans.
- Separate the egg whites and yolks in different mixing bowls.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- To the egg yolks, add the sugar and butter and beat them together to get a fluffy mix.
- Add the buttermilk to the mix and beat well so that the sugar dissolves.
- Stir in the beet juice and mix well.
- Sift the cocoa powder and blend the mix well to get a nice red color.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites to form soft peaks. 
- Add vinegar and salt to the mix and beat some more.
- In another bowl, sift the cake flour and baking soda together.
- Add the flour mix to the red batter and mix well. You can use an electric blender for this process.
- Now add the egg white mix to the batter and mix with a wooden spoon. Do not over mix; just enough to blend everything.
- Pour the batter in the prepared cake pans.
- Bake them in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 350F.
- Remove from the pans and cool before cutting in slices to serve.

Substitutions:

- You can use instant hot chocolate mix instead of cocoa powder.
- Use 1/2 cup Crisco instead of butter.
- Replace beet juice with 2 bottles of red food coloring.

Serving:

Red velvet cakes are traditionally served with cream cheese frosting but you can also try it with:

- Chocolate frosting or a glaze.
- Fluffy white frosting with toasted coconut.

Here is the recipe for making toasted coconut:

- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Spread 1 1/2 cups of sweetened and shredded coconut over it in a fine layer.
- Bake for about 6-8 minutes at 350F. Toss the coconut in between for even cooking.
- Remove from the oven and cool.
- Sprinkle on the frosted cake to cover from all sides.

To prepare red velvet cupcakes:

- Grease and flour 24 cupcake molds.
- Pour the batter in the molds and bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes.

 

Do-it-Yourself Sugar free cake with carrots

I was reading "Little Women" the other day where the family maid, Hannah, was preparing a cake recipe made from really obsolete ingredients. Afterwards, there was a scene where the four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy were all tending their respective plots in their tiny garden of their small rented house. My train of thought switched over to my own garden in Castleville (a Zynga game) and I remembered the withered plants I had forgotten to harvest. Most of them were carrots, which are truly worth their weight in gold in terms of health and nutrition. So then, you guessed it, I had this craving for a carrot cake recipe. I am not enamored with carrots, I must admit, but I've always been curious about them. And you know what, this sugar free carrot cake recipe actually turned out to be fantastic!

Ingredients:

- Cake flour - 2 cups
- Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon

Directions:

- Using a strainer, sieve together all the ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.

Carrot Mixture:

- Grated carrots - 2 cups
- Crushed and drained pineapple - 1 cup
- Finely chopped cashew nuts - 1/2 cup
- Sesame seeds - 1/4 cup
- Pure coconut milk - 1 cup

Directions:

- Combine all the carrot mixture ingredients in a bowl and mix well until thoroughly incorporated. Set aside.

Egg Mixture:

- Eggs - 3
- Canola oil - 1/2 cup
- Pure orange juice - 1/2 cup
- Cold water - 1/2 cup

Directions:

- Set your oven to 350°F. Spray with non-stick oil or brush lightly with melted butter a 9-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a fork and beat the eggs until frothy.
- Add in the oil, orange juice and water.
- Switch to a hand mixer and beat on low speed.
- Add the carrot mixture next while still beating at low speed.
- Follow with the sieved dry ingredients, one tablespoon at a time, and switch the mixer to medium speed.
- Pour into the baking pan and bake for 45 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Remove the pan from the oven and cool for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the pan and cool on a wire rack.
- Serve with your favorite Barnes and Noble classic such as "Little Women".

Delicious and Healthy Carrots in a Mouth-watering Dessert

Yummy desserts mark the perfect end to a tasty meal. However, it is not always necessary for the dessert to be sweet and fattening. The combination of healthy and yummy is easily possible. Carrot cake recipe are a great healthy option that you can prepare at home and serve with delicious frosting. Here is a delicious and healthy carrot cake recipe for you.

Items needed:

- 3 eggs at room temperature
- 175 grams of unrefined sugar
- 175 grams of olive oil
- 100 grams of dried figs (chopped)
- Grated orange zest of one orange
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 175 grams of wholemeal flour
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 2 grated carrots

To prepare:

- Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 180C.
- Beat the eggs, sugar and olive oil in a bowl to get a smooth emulsion.
- In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and orange zest.
- Add this mix to the egg mix slowly and blend well after each addition.
- Add the dried figs and mix.
- Now add the grated carrots to the mix and fold gently.
- Pour the prepared batter in the greased cake pan.
- Bake on 180C for about 35-40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool before cutting in slices to serve.

Note: This recipe uses olive oil to keep it dairy free, but you can use butter in place of oil.

Frosting Recipes

Butter Cream Frosting

Items needed:

- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons of cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 3-4 drops of pink food coloring

To prepare:

- Blend the butter and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- Add the cream and mix to get a smooth frosting.
- Add the vanilla and pink food coloring and mix.
- Spread a thick layer of frosting on the cake and cool before serving.

Toasted Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

Items needed:

- 1/2 cup of butter at room temperature
- 1 cup of cream cheese
- 1 cup of confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2/3 cups of toasted coconut shavings (you can prepare these at home by roasting grated coconut at 110C for about 15-20 minutes)

To prepare:

- Beat the butter, cream cheese and confectioner's sugar to get a fluffy smooth mix.
- Add the vanilla extract and toasted coconut.
- Spread the frosting on top of the cake and decorate with toasted macadamia nuts and crystalized ginger before serving.

Dessert Cake in Mixed Fruits with Vegetables and Nuts

Among the many edible root crops, the most versatile by far is the carrot. Unbeknownst to many, it comes in a variety of colors such as purple, red, white and yellow. The most common, of course, is the orange variety. A lot of cake recipes include the carrot because it is incredibly easy and fun not just to cook and bake, but also to savor and digest. Not to mention the nutritional value of carrots carrot cake recipe is exceptional. The truly amazing thing, though, is that the beta carotene in carrot is further increased when cooked or baked rather than when eaten raw! Carrots are usually used in bread, juices, puddings, soup, jams; it is also a staple ingredient to stir fried vegetables, most stews and a wide array of food, including the following healthy carrot cake recipe. Treat yourself to this veritable treasure trove of health.

Ingredients:

- Whole wheat flour - 3/4 cup
- Cake flour - 3/4 cup
- Packed brown sugar - 1/2 cup
- Cinnamon powder - 1 tablespoon
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Molasses - 1 1/2 tablespoons (optional)
- Canola oil - 1/4 cup
- Eggs - 2
- Medium-sized orange, juiced - 1 piece
- Orange zest - 1 tablespoon
- Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
- Raisins - 1/2 cup
- Dried figs, chopped - 5 pieces
- Sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons
- Grated carrots - 2 cups
- Chopped cashew nuts - 1/4 cup

Directions:

- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C. 
- Grease spray a 9-inch Bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, cake flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 
- Dig a hole in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the molasses (if you will), canola oil, eggs and orange juice. 
- Mix until the dry ingredients are thoroughly blended then stir in the orange zest, lemon zest, raisins, dried figs, sesame seeds, carrots and cashew nuts until all are incorporated.
- Pour into the greased baking pan.
- Bake for approximately 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Another indication that the cake is done if the cake springs back once it is lightly touched.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Remove from the baking pan using a spatula to ease around the edges of the cake.
- Gently transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

 

Beautiful Mermaid Cake in Chocolate Flavor

First birthday chocolate cake recipe just need to be special to attract the attention of young eyes. Here is a fantastic mermaid first birthday cake recipes that you can make at home and surprise your little guests.

Items needed:

- 600 grams of white chocolate (any brand you like)
- 400 grams of unsalted butter at room temperature
- 500 ml of milk
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 330 grams of castor sugar
- 4 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 200 grams of self raising flour
- 300 grams of plain flour

For the decorations:

- 3 cups of grated white chocolate
- 1 toy mermaid
- 3 jelly pipes
- 1 packet of blueberry jelly
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup of chocolate shavings
- 1 cup of jelly beans

Preparation:

- Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius.
- Grease and flour two cake pans: One 19cm round and one 23cm round.
- In a heavy bottom saucepan, take the milk, butter, sugar, salt and chocolate and heat at very low heat. Stir continuously to get a smooth mix.
- Remove from heat and cool for 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs till they are slightly fluffy and add the vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate mixture in the eggs and stir continuously to avoid any lumps.
- Sift the flours together and add them to the chocolate-egg mix. Add a small amount at a time and mix well. This will ensure even mixing and there will be no lumps in the batter.
- Pour the batter in the prepared pans.
- Bake the cakes for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Insert a knife in the middle of the cake and if it comes out without any batter on it the cake is done.
- Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool.
- Prepare the blueberry jelly according to the packet instructions but only use 2/3 the amount of water that is mentioned. Let the jelly cool but not set.
- Place the big cake on a cake stand.
- Make a 3-inch hole in the center of the smaller cake and place the cake on the big cake.
- Melt the white chocolate on a double boiler and pour it over the cakes covering from all sides.
- Let the chocolate set.
- Pour the cooled jelly in the cavity and insert the jelly pipes.
- Seat the toy mermaid on the edge of the pool.
- Decorate the sides of the cake with chocolate chips, chocolate shavings and jelly beans.

Eye-Catching Carrot Cake - Made Healthy

What's not to love about apple sauce? It's sweet and fruity and even darkly exotic. But, wait... mix that with carrots in a carrot cake recipe and you have the perfect aphrodisiac to a droll day or week with this Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe.

Ingredients:

- Apple sauce - 1/4 cup
- Vanilla flavor extract - 1 teaspoon
- Softened margarine - 1/2 cup
- Iodized salt - 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Cinnamon powder - 2 teaspoons
- 1st class white sugar - 1 cup
- High-grade cake flour - 1 1/4 cups
- Soya cultured milk - 1/4 cup
- Grated carrots - 1 cup (about 2 large pieces)
- Finely chopped cashew nuts - 1 cup

Method:

- Start off by pre-heating the oven to 325°F. 
- Follow this by spraying a 9-inch square baking pan with non-stick oil.
- Continue by combining the apple sauce, vanilla flavor extract, (vegan) margarine, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar, flour and soy milk in a large mixing bowl until the batter is well mixed.
- Finish off by adding the grated carrots and the cashew nuts.
- Make sure all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Pour the batter evenly into the baking pan. Bake for an estimated 30 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserting it into the cake. Another indication is if the cake springs back once it is lightly touched.
- Allow to cool for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
- Spread with Cool Vegan Frosting.

Cool Vegan Frosting

Ingredients:

- Room temperature vegan margarine - 1 cup
- Vegan powdered sugar - 2 cups
- Salt - 2 to 3 pinches
- Vanilla extract - 2 tablespoons
- Liquid non-dairy milk - 4 tablespoons
- Finely mashed and strained avocado - 1/2 cup 
- 1 small jar of stemmed red cherries

Directions:

- In a medium-sized bowl, cream the margarine until it is semi-liquefied.
- Gradually add the vegan powdered sugar and beat with a hand mixer on low speed for a full minute.
- Add the salt, vanilla extract, milk and avocado.
- Mix well until all the frosting ingredients are well incorporated.
- Increase the speed to medium and continue to beat for about 3 to 5 minutes more, or until the consistency is thick enough to spread conveniently. This will only be spread on top of the cake to show off the contrasting orange color.
- Spread the green frosting with a spatula over the Vegan Carrot Cake.
- Chill for about 1 minute, then add another layer of frosting for a thicker icing.
- Top with the long stemmed cherries to complete the look. Bon appetit!

Refreshing Mint in Cake with Carrots

Carrots are easily one of the healthiest and most colorful vegetables to have in a carrot cake recipe. The vibrant color of orange alone whets your appetite before you even start to think about its nutritional value. With the added bonus of minty green goodness, you have a sparkling tribute to healthy goodness (and fresh breath) with this Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe.

Ingredients:

- Canola oil - 3/4 cup
- Sugar - 1 and a half cups
- Eggs - 3 pcs
- Grated carrots - 1 cup
- Finely chopped cashews - 1/3 cup
- Crushed pineapple, drained - 1/2 cup
- Dessicated coconut - 1/2 cup
- Raisins - 1/3 cup
- Ginger powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cake flour - 2 cups
- Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
- Cinnamon powder - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon

Method:

- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
- Brush lightly with melted butter then sprinkle flour on a 9-inch cake pan. Tap the pan to evenly distribute the flour.
- In a mixing bowl, combine together the first 9 ingredients (oil, sugar, eggs, carrots, nuts, pineapple, coconut, raisins and powdered ginger).
- In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together.
- Blend this gradually into the carrot mixture using a hand mixer at medium speed until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the cake pan, tap to even out, and bake for an estimated 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserting into the cake.
- Remove the pan from the oven and cool for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the pan onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Mint Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

- 1 bar of cream cheese
- 1/2 a stick of butter
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon mint flavoring
- 1/4 teaspoon green food dye

Method for the frosting: 

- Beat until smooth the cream cheese, butter, and canola oil.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, the mint flavoring and the green food dye while continuing to beat.
- Mix well and fold into the egg whip.

For the Egg Whip:

- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar powder    
- 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar    
- 1 cup finely chopped cashew nuts

Directions:

- Whip the egg white, cream of tartar powder and confectioner's sugar on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the prepared cream cheese mixture.
- Spread on the top and sides of the carrot cake for a green marble effect.
- Sprinkle the finely chopped cashew nuts on top.

Rich Indulgence Cake

"To see a world in a grain of sand
and heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
and eternity in an hour."

William Blake said it best in this poem about being a child. Celebrate your child's first birthday with this chocolate cake recipe. Feel like a child with this rich, luscious, creamy, mouth-watering, decadent 1st birthday cake recipes.

Ingredients: 

- Rich cake flour - 2 cups
- First class white sugar - 1 cup 
- 30 per cent pure cocoa - 1/4 cup
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Iodized salt – 1 pinch
- Medium-sized egg – 2 pieces
- Homogenized milk or all-purpose cream – 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate (dark) – 1 bar or about 8 oz 
- Room temperature butter - 2/3 cup or about 1 and a half sticks

Method: 

- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F or approximately 177°C.
- Lightly coat a 9–inch baking pan with non-stick spray or oil.
- In a medium ceramic bowl, sift together the first five ingredients.
- Break or crack the chocolate into small pieces and melt on top of a double boiler. You may also melt this using a pan on top of a pot with boiling water.
- Mix in the butter to the melting chocolate and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, cream and vanilla extract.
- Add the chocolate–butter mixture.
- Slowly add in the dry ingredients.
- Bake in the pre–heated oven for an estimated 30 minutes. The cake is ready when it springs back when pressed lightly.
- Cool the cake and remove from the pan to a wire rack. This prevents the cake from being soggy.

Try this recommended recipe for your frosting.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup of softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup of softened butter
- 1/2 cup of thick all–purpose cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavor extract
- 1 cup of powdered or confectioner's sugar

To prepare:

- Combine the cream cheese and the butter in a bowl and beat on a low speed until smooth.
- Slowly pour the cream in first before adding the vanilla flavor; increase the mixing speed from low to medium.
- Add in the confectioner's sugar gradually; at least 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Increase the mixer speed to high and beat to form stiff peaks.
- Spread all over the cooled cake.
- Decorate the top, sides and edges with a combination of white chocolate shavings, bright colored sprinkles, mini-marshmallow and other sugar-baked decorations.
- The single color-striped candle comes last.

Create your own Chocolate Cake this Love Month

It seems like just yesterday it was Christmas. Now February, the month of hearts, is upon us and Cupid is already sighting hapless strangers in his bow's crosshairs. Oh yes, love is truly in the air. What better way to share your love and spread peace and harmony amongst your loved ones than with this chocolate ambrosia. Celebrate with flowers and candy, and a showering of affection. You can also use this awesome chocolate cake recipe. The product will be a luscious, delectable treat and the process will be an enjoyable experience. It will feed your soul and bestow upon your heart that priceless sense of accomplishment; a true labor of love. A Homemade Chocolate Cake recipes is what you need for this occasion.

Ingredients:

- 3 cups of sifted cake flour
- 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 2 teaspoons of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of corn oil
- 1/2 cup of room temperature butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of fresh milk
- 1/2 cup of thick cream
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of chocolate flavor extract
- 1 tablespoon of corn syrup

Directions:

- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. To prevent the crust from burning, lightly coat with butter and sprinkle with flour your two 8-inch cake pans.
- Mix together all the dry ingredients in one large mixing bowl.
- Mix together all the remaining ingredients in another mixing bowl.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients and the liquid mixture until the two are incorporated.
- Divided evenly, pour into the pans.
- Bake the cake for an estimated time of 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean after being inserted into the cakes.
- Allow to cool on wire racks for less than half an hour. Invert cakes from pans when completely cool.
- Make the filling by preparing a corresponding amount of your favorite frosting or icing recipe.
- Put together the cake by placing one layer on a tray and spreading with the thick filling on top and placing the second cake layer over it.
- The remaining filling now serves as your icing or frosting for spreading evenly or in whips on the top and sides of the cake.
- Smooth out the edges meticulously and wiping with a napkin, as necessary, over any excesses.
- Chill the cake covered by a cake tray lid until it is time to serve to your family and friends.

 

Pudding Cake in Vanilla Flavor

Pudding cakes are an interesting combination of banana cake recipe with the flavor of puddings. They are also easy to make and serve when some unexpected guests drop in for dinner and you don't have the time to prepare elaborate dishes. Here is a delicious banana pudding cake recipe that you can prepare at home using a store-bought or homemade cake mix.

Items needed:

- 1 box of yellow cake mix (homemade recipe given below)
- 1 packet of pudding mix (we prefer banana flavored, but you can use any kind you like)
- 3/4 cup of peeled and mashed bananas 
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of water (at room temperature)

Preparation:

- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix and pudding mix thoroughly.
- Break the eggs in the mix and beat at a high speed using an electric beater for 4 minutes.
- Add the mashed bananas, vegetable oil and water to the mix and beat at a low speed for 3 minutes until well mixed.
- Pour the prepared batter in the greased pan and gently rotate the pan to remove the bubbles from the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes at 350F.
- Remove from the oven and let the pudding cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Invert on a wire rack and let the cake cool completely before using glaze or frosting over it.

Glassy glaze for banana pudding cake 

Items needed:

- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of sifted confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts

Preparation:

- In a bowl, mix the milk, vanilla extract and confectioner's sugar. Mix well to get a dropping consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze on the pudding cake in a zigzag fashion and decorate with chopped walnuts.
- Cool before serving.

For homemade cake mix you will need:

- 7 1/2 cups of sifted flour
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 4 1/2 cups of white sugar
- 2 tablespoons of baking powder
- 3/4 cup of cold butter

Preparation:

- Cut the butter in small cubes and add 2 1/2 cups of flour to it.
- Use a food processor to blend the butter and flour until you get a fine blend.
- Mix the rest of the flour, sugar and baking powder in a separate bowl and add the butter-flour mix to it.
- Mix well and divide the mix in 3 equal parts. Store in a glass airtight jar for future use. This cake mix can be stored for 3 months in the freezer.

Bake Delicious Chocolate Cake in an Instant

This simple chocolate cake recipe calls for innocence, eagerness to learn and an abundance of faith. I call this My Beginner's Plain Chocolate Cake Recipe. Heads up!

The Ingredients:

- Light brown sugar, 2 cups
- All-purpose flour, 1 and 3 quarters of a measuring cup
- Cocoa powder, 3 quarters of a cup
- Baking powder, 1 and a half teaspoons
- Plain or iodized table salt, 1 teaspoon
- Medium sized eggs, 2 pieces
- Fresh or whole cow's milk, 1 cup
- Palm or canola vegetable oil, half a cup
- Room temperature butter, half a stick
- Vanilla flavor extract, 2 teaspoons

The Method:

- Set the oven temperature to 350°F. 
- Prepare a 9-inch round baking pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, carefully sieve together the following: sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt, in mixing bowl.
- Liquefy the dry mixture by adding the eggs, one at a time.
- Stir well after each egg is added.
- Add the milk slowly, then the oil and vanilla, and mix until smooth and everything is blended thoroughly.
- Using a hand mixer, beat on medium speed for about 1 to 2 minutes. Do not mix or beat too much as it might cause a lot of bubbles in the batter; these tend to make your cake too airy which you don't want to happen.
- Once this is achieved, pour the mixture into the round cake pan.
- Bake for approximately 30 to 35 minutes or until the cake springs back upon being lightly pressed.
- Cool the chocolate cake until it becomes easy to remove from the pan.
- Place on a wire rack and cool completely.

Now let's try some easy breezy egg-white icing. You will need the following ingredients:

- 4 egg whites, make sure that not one iota of egg yolk is caught in the gleam. 
- 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar powder
- 1 cup of powdered confectioner's sugar
- 1 very dry ceramic mixing bowl
- 1 portable hand mixer

Method:

- In the dry mixing bowl, make sure that you do not incorporate water while pouring the egg whites.
- Add all at once the cream of tartar.
- Beat the egg whites at very high speed while adding the sugar, 1 teaspoonful at a time. This process should take about 5 to 7 minutes to complete. At the end of that period, you should have peaks of creamy, sweet, white icing.
- Proceed to spread with a knife over the cooled chocolate cake.
Voila! Faith prevailed.

Celebrate your Baby's First Birthday with an Amazing Cake

My, how time flies when you're raising a baby, doesn't it? And now your baby is having a first birthday! What to do! You want to make it extra special, memorable and most of all, chocolaty personal. So which cake to bake?  Most store-bought chocolate cake recipe have the same basic ingredient: chocolate of course. What you need to do to make a different and unique First Birthday Cake Recipes is to add an ingredient that won't really alter the cake radically and is pleasing to all tastes. You don't want to use cinnamon because not all kids have attained that level of sophistication in terms of taste buds. And white chocolate doesn't really take the cake. Children have always been curious about coffee because it smells so good. I remember when I was a kid; I would try to sip from my father's cup but was never allowed. So let's give the kids a treat!

Ingredients: 

- 2 measured cups of cake flour
- 1 packed cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 leveled cup of cocoa
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 level teaspoon of iodized salt
- 1 regular egg
- 1 cup cold water mixed with 1 teaspoon of instant decaffeinated coffee
- 1/3 cup of canola or palm oil
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for added flavor

Method: 

- Pre-heat your oven to 350°F or 177°C.
- Use non-stick spray on a 9-inch round baking pan.
- Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients and mix by hand until well mixed.
- Bake in your oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
- Cool the cake before removing from the pan to a wire rack.

  The frosting ingredients:

- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup room temperature butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavor
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Food color 

Method:

- Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Very slowly add in the powdered sugar.
- Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and continue beating, increasing the speed to medium.
- Set aside some frosting for the trimmings.
- Evenly spread frosting over the cooled cake.
- Add food coloring to the remaining frosting.
- Spoon the remaining frosting into a pastry bag and pipe the edges of the cake.
- Put the cake in the fridge prior to adding decorations.

Proceed to adorn your cake with 1 candle, candy flowers, sprinkles, lollipops, marshmallows, jellybeans, and maybe even a miniature toy carousel. Adorn the cake as your heart desires. 

Create a Delicious Bundt Cake with Frosting

Bundt cakes are easy to make and especially popular with those who are just learning to bake. These Red velvet cake recipe are very easy to bake and cook evenly, even in the center. Given below is a simple recipe for red velvet bundt cake recipe that is moist and delicious in the center and covered with fluffy cream cheese frosting.

In your kitchen you will need:

- 1 1/2 cups of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of fresh buttermilk
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons of red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon of white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 2 1/2 cups of flour (use cake or all-purpose flour)
- 1 3/4 cups of white sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder

Preparation:

- Grease a Bundt pan with oil and dust a little flour on the inside. If you are using a non-stick Bundt pan then you can skip the oil.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a large mixing bowl, break in the eggs and add the buttermilk. Beat them together using an electric blender at high speed until they are well mixed.
- Add the sugar to the mix and beat some more to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the white vinegar, red food coloring and vanilla essence to the mix and beat well.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat the mix well so that there are no clumps present in the mix.
- Pour the prepared batter in the greased Bundt pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Remove from the pan and let the red velvet cake cool on a wire rack for about an hour before applying frosting.

While the cake cools you can prepare the frosting using:

- 1 cup of cream cheese frosting
- 1/2 cup of softened butter at room temperature
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

Preparation:

- Beat the cream cheese and butter at high speed using an electric blender.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla essence and beat the mix until fluffy.
- Place the cooled cake on a cake stand and spread the frosting all over it. Or you can melt the frosting in the microwave for a few seconds and pour it on to the cake and let it flow down the sides and pool at the bottom. Cool before serving.
- Decorate with sliced strawberries or chopped walnuts. 

 

Mouthwatering Sugar Free Dessert

With the rise in the number of diabetics in the world, there has also been a rise in the search for sugar free recipes such as carrot cake recipe.  Here is a tried and tested mouthwatering and sugar free carrot cake recipe that you can prepare at home and enjoy without any worry about the harms of sugar.

Items needed:

•  4 egg whites

•  2 whole eggs

•  1/3 cup of canola oil

•  1/3 cup of unsweetened applesauce

•  1 cup of apple juice concentrate

•  1/4 cup of water

•  3 cups of whole wheat grain flour

•  1 tablespoon of baking powder

•  1 teaspoon of baking soda

•  1 cup of raisins

•  1 teaspoon of salt

•  2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon

•  1/4 teaspoon of grated nutmeg

•  2 1/2 cups of fresh grated carrots

Preparation:

1.  Preheat the oven to 350F.
2.  Beat the egg whites until soft peaks are formed and it doubles in volume.
3.  Break in the eggs, one by one, and beat well.
4.  Add the apple sauce, apple juice, oil and water and blend the mix well so that everything is well incorporated.
5.  In a bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon and grated nutmeg.
6.  Add the dry ingredients to the wet egg–apple mix and blend well.
7.  Stir in the grated carrots, add the raisins, and mix well.
8.  Grease two 9-inch baking pans and pour the batter in the two pans equally. Smooth the tops.
9.  Bake in the oven at 350F for about 25-30 minutes and then again at 325F for about 10-12 minutes.
10.  Remove and cool on a wire rack before serving or applying frosting.   

Sugar free cream cheese frosting for the cake:

•  1 1/2 cups of cream cheese at room temperature

•  1 1/2 teaspoons of butter

•  1 cup of splenda

•  2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

Preparation:

•  Beat the splenda in a mixer to get a fine sugar mix.

•  Add the cream cheese and butter to the mix and beat well to get a smooth mix.

•  Mix in the vanilla extract.

•  Let the mix stand for some time before using.

To assemble the cake:

•  Place one cake on a serving stand and apply a layer of frosting on the top.

•  Put another cake on top of it and press lightly.

•  Cover the cakes using the rest of the frosting from all sides.

•  Cool the cake in the fridge for some time to let the frosting set before cutting up to serve.

Note: Use freshly grated carrots as the juices will keep the cake moist.

Cute and Smiling Monkey Face Cake

This cute and smiling monkey face 1st birthday chocolate cake recipe will be a hit at your child's first birthday party and earn you many smiling and frosting-covered faces. This 1st birthday cake recipes will surely make your child's birthday extra special.

Items needed for the cake:

- 1/3 cup of plain flour
- 1/3 cup of corn flour
- 1/3 cup of self-raising flour
- 4 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 eggs at room temperature
- 2/3 cup of castor sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence (you can use any essence of your choice)

Preparation:

- Preheat the oven to 180C.
- Grease a 9-inch cake pan using a little oil and flour.
- Separate the whites and yolks of the eggs.
- Beat the egg whites using an electric blender until the mixture doubles in volume and soft peaks are formed.
- Add the egg yolks to it, along with the sugar, and beat until you get a pale yellow mix which is three times the volume.
- Add the vanilla essence to the mix.
- In a bowl, mix the flours and cocoa powder together.
- Add the flour and cocoa mix to the egg mixture and fold the mix well.
- Pour the batter in the cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the pan and cool on a wire rack before decorating.

Items needed to decorate the cake:

- 2 fresh chocolate covered doughnuts
- 1 cup of fresh vanilla frosting
- 1/2 cup of chocolate sprinklers
- 2 1/2 cups of chocolate frosting
- 2 brown jelly beans or M&Ms
- 2 Oreo cookies
- 2 teaspoons of mixed fruit jam
- 1 chocolate twizzler
- Piping bags

Preparation:

- Place the cake on a 15-inch serving board.
- Trim the top sides of the cake about 1/2 inch from each side and discard the sides.
- Trim the doughnuts about 1 inch from the sides.
- Arrange the cut doughnuts on the cut sides of the cake to make monkey's ears.
- Spread a thick layer of chocolate frosting on the top half of the cake and cover the sides too.
- Add a few drops of red food coloring to 1/2 cup of vanilla frosting to get a pale pink color.
- Use this frosting on the lower half of the cake to form the mouth and chin portion of the cake. Make it in a kidney bean shape.
- Use the jelly beans in the center of the cake to make the nose.
- Pipe the jam on the lower portion of the face in the shape of a smile.
- Pipe some vanilla frosting in the form of 2 circles on the top half of the cake in place of eyes and place the Oreo cookies in the center of each circle.
- Press the chocolate sprinklers on the chocolate frosting and scrape the twizzler over the top to form the hair of the monkey.
- Cool in the fridge before serving.

Tasty and Easy to Prepare Banana Coffee Dessert

A tasty dessert is a perfect end to a delicious dinner. When you are in a hurry, a banana cake recipe is a dessert that can be prepared in no time and is loved by one and all. And when you can add some nutrition to the cake in the form of bananas, the taste and nutrition will increase two-fold and make you a hit with both children and adults. Given below is a simple and tasty banana coffee cake recipe that you will love to make and eat.

Items needed for the cake:

- 1 1/4 cups of cake flour
- 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 cup of softened butter at room temperature
- 1 packed cup of brown sugar
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon of instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon of water
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

Preparation:
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•  Preheat the oven to 350F.

•  Grease a 10-inch baking pan.

•  Mix the banana and sour cream and blend well.

•  In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda.

•  In a mixing bowl, mix the butter, eggs and sugar. Beat well at high speed until the mix is fluffy.

•  Mix the coffee with the water and add to the butter-egg mix.

•  Add the vanilla essence and beat well to get a well incorporated mix.

•  Add the flour mixture to this mix, a little at a time. Beat well after each addition so that there are no lumps in the batter.

•  Pour the batter in the greased baking pan.

•  Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

•  Take the cake out of the oven and remove from the pan.

•  Cool on a wire rack before cutting in slices to serve.

If you have a little time you can even prepare a delicious banana buttercream frosting to go with the cake.

Items needed for the frosting:

- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1/8 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of mashed ripe bananas
- 1/4 teaspoon of white vinegar
- 3 1/2 cups of confectioner's sugar
- Chopped walnuts and pecans for garnishing

Preparation:

•  Beat the butter and salt in a mixing bowl.

•  Add the vinegar and bananas to the mix and beat some more until smooth.

•  Add the confectioner's sugar to the mix and beat until smooth and fluffy.

•  Place the cake on a serving stand and cover with frosting on all sides.

•  Garnish with chopped walnuts and pecans and let the frosting set for some time before serving.

 

Easy Recipe to Turn Healthy Carrots into a Delicious Dessert

Carrots are a rich source of vitamin A, which is very good for our eyes. Carrot is also considered very healthy in fighting off infection, reducing acne and boosting immunity. However, eating carrots in the raw form or vegetable form can get a little monotonous over time. Carrot Cake recipe is an alternative way to make a child love and like carrots. To help you make healthy carrots more interesting, here is an easy homemade carrot cake recipe that includes walnuts, raisins and pineapples, which increase its nutritional value almost two-fold.

Items needed for the cake:

450ml of vegetable oil
500 grams of granulated sugar
5 eggs
9 average size carrots peeled and grated
160 grams of walnuts
160 grams of diced pineapple
160 grams of coconut flakes
40 grams of raisins
440 grams of all-purpose flour
15 grams of baking powder
15 grams of baking soda
30 grams of fresh ground cinnamon
3 grams of salt

Preparation:

•  Preheat the oven to 350F.

•  Grease two 10-inch baking tins using a little oil and some flour.

•  In a deep bowl, beat the vegetable oil, sugar and eggs together until you get a fluffy mix and the sugar is dissolved.

•  Add the grated carrots and pineapple to the mix and beat at a low speed to mix everything well.

•  Now add the walnuts, raisins and coconut flakes. Mix the wet ingredients well.

•  In a separate bowl, sift the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

•  Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, adding a small amount each time and mixing well after each addition.

•  Pour the prepared batter in the greased baking tins and smooth the tops.

•  Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes. If a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean then the cake is ready.

•  Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before taking out of the tin and serving.

Ways to serve the carrot cake:

•  Cream cheese frosting is the traditional way to serve the cake. Cover the cake from all sides and the top with cream cheese frosting.

•  You can also dust some coconut flakes on the frosting at all sides to serve.

•  Caramel sauce also makes a good accompaniment to the carrot cake. Drizzle some warm caramel sauce on the cake before serving.

• Honey and fresh whipped cream served on the side of warm carrot cake will also be a big hit among your dinner guests.

 

Delicious Moist Homemade Cake for a Dessert

Delicious moist and homemade red velvet cake recipe is a perfect food to share with that special loved one. Red velvet cakes have been very popular since the 18th century. The red color portrays the color of love. Here is a simple moist red velvet cake recipe that you can make at home for your loved one.

Items needed:

•  250 grams of all-purpose flour

•  5 grams of baking soda

•  5 grams of baking powder

•  5 grams of salt

•  15 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder

•  400 grams of sugar

•  336 ml of vegetable oil

•  2 eggs

•  10 ml of vanilla essence

•  15 ml of red food coloring

•  15 ml of white distilled vinegar

•  20 ml of plain hot coffee

To prepare:

1.  Preheat the oven to 325F.
2.  Grease two 9-inch baking pans using a little oil and dust the insides with a little flour.
3.  In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
4.  Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks.
5.  Use an eggbeater to beat the egg whites into stiff peaks.
6.  Add the red food coloring to the egg whites and beat for a minute more.
7.  In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar.
8.  Add the oil to the mix and beat some more to dissolve the sugar and get an emulsion.
9.  Add the coffee to the mix and beat well.
10.  Add the distilled vinegar and mix well.
11.  Take the mixed dry ingredients and add them to the wet ingredients using a little at a time. Mix well after each addition.
12.  Pour the prepared batter in the greased baking pans.
13.  Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes.
14.  Once the cake is done (the top is springy) take it out of the oven and cool on a wire rack.

Cream cheese frosting makes this cake even more delicious.

To prepare the cream cheese frosting you will need:

•  28 grams of cream cheese

•  15 ml of milk

•  50 grams of softened butter

•  220 grams of powdered sugar

•  5 ml of vanilla essence

Preparation:

•  In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, milk and butter and beat them well.

•  Add the vanilla essence and sugar.

•  Beat on low to medium speed to get a thick and smooth mix.

Decorating the cake:

•  You can decorate the cake by stacking one on top of the other with a layer of frosting in between.

•  Cover the cake with the rest of the frosting on all sides and chill for a few minutes before serving.

 

Delicious Chocolate Dessert Ready in Minutes

Chocolate cakes are the secret weapon that you can prepare in less than one and a half hours and serve fresh at your dinner parties. The best method is to follow the plain chocolate cake recipe given below and then serve it with your choice of frosting or icing. To help you along, we have included a delicious chocolate cake recipe here as well.

Items needed for the cake:

•  500 grams of all-purpose flour

•  440 grams of caster sugar (you can also use powdered sugar)

•  1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla essence

•  90 grams of cocoa powder

•  2 teaspoons of baking powder

•  2 teaspoons of baking soda

•  200 grams of butter softened at room temperature

•  250 ml of fresh milk

•  3 large eggs

•  250 ml of hot coffee

Preparation:

1.  Grease an 11-inch baking tin using a little cooking oil and dust a little flour on the insides. This will prevent the cake from sticking to the tin.
2.  In a large mixing bowl, break the eggs and add the sugar. Beat at a medium speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture turns white and a little fluffy.
3.  Add the butter and beat at a high speed until the mix is all smooth and creamy and almost double in size.
4.  Add the vanilla essence.
5.  Add the milk and coffee and beat for another 2-3 minutes.
6.  In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cocoa powder.
7.  Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Scrape the bottom well so that everything is well mixed. You can use an electric mixer to blend all the ingredients together.
8.  Pour the prepared batter in the greased baking tin and smooth the top.
9.  Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 170C for about an hour.

While the cake bakes, here is a simple and easy recipe of cream chocolate ganache that you can use with the cake.

Items needed:

•  500 ml of fresh cream

•  ½ kg of dark cooking chocolate (chopped)

•  ¼ kg of fresh raspberries or strawberries for garnishing

Preparation:

•  In a thick saucepan, heat the fresh cream until on the verge of boiling.

•  Remove from heat and stir in the chopped dark chocolate.

•  Stir the mix until smooth and glossy.

•  Chill in the fridge while the cake cools.

Once the cake is cool, place it on a cake stand and slather the chilled gananche over the top and sides. Garnish with sliced raspberries on the top.

When serving, cut a slice of the cake and serve with a dollop of fresh cream on the side and watch the smile of delight on your guest’s face.

Banana Dessert Recipe Made Simple

Desserts are usually the favorite part of dinner for most kids and banana cake recipe is one delicious and nurtitious dessert to serve, but in today’s busy and fast-paced life it is not always possible to be ready with a dessert, or sometimes you are just too hard-pressed for time to go through the whole process of preparing one. To help you at the dinner table, here is a simple banana cake recipe with cake mix that is served with innovative caramel frosting that will keep everyone (adults and the kids) very happy.

On your shopping list:

•  1 packet or 200 grams of yellow or white cake mix (yellow gives a more authentic banana color)

•  110 grams of light brown sugar

•  5 mg of fresh ground cinnamon

•  250 grams of peeled and mashed bananas

•  110 ml of vegetable oil

•  1 cup of water

•  3 large eggs

•  1 cup of roasted assorted nuts

•  10 ml of vegetable shortening

•  10 grams of all-purpose flour

Preparation:

•  Grease (using vegetable shortening and flour) two or three 8 inch baking pans, depending on how many layers you want in the cake.

•  Preheat the oven to 350F.

•  Empty the contents of the cake mix packet into a mixing bowl, then add the sugar, ground cinnamon powder and mashed bananas.

•  Use an electric blender to beat the mix, along with the eggs, to get a good mix of the banana puree and eggs.

•  Add the vegetable oil and water to the mix and blend on a high speed so that everything is well mixed.

•  Pour the batter in the cake tins and bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes.

•  After the baking time, take the cake out of the oven and let it cool for about 30 minutes before assembling.

Ingredients for the caramel frosting:

•  1 stick of unsalted butter

•  220 grams of brown sugar

•  120 ml of whole milk

•  220 grams of icing sugar

•  5 ml of vanilla essence

Preparation:

•  In a thick-bottomed pan, boil the butter and brown sugar.

•  Add the milk and boil once again.

•  Remove from heat and stir in the icing sugar and vanilla essence.

•  Use a wooden spoon to mix everything until you get a smooth, spreading mixture. Keep in mind that you have to use the frosting while it is still warm, otherwise it will become hard and difficult to use.

Assembling the cake:

•  Place one cake on a serving tray and spread a layer of frosting over it. Sprinkle some roasted nuts on the top.

•  Place another cake on top and cover with the frosting from all sides. (If you are using three cakes, repeat this step again.)

•  Let the cake cool in the fridge for an hour before serving.

 

Yummy Passion Red Cakes and Cupcakes

Although discovered by accident, red velvet cakes and cupcakes are famous for their vibrant and attractive red coloring and utterly delicious taste. The mystery of the taste of red velvet cake recipe lies in the perfect mix of the ingredients and the red food coloring. Traditionally, they are served with cream cheese frosting. Given below is one of the best red velvet cake recipes from scratch that you can prepare using simple ingredients at home.

In your kitchen, you will need:

- Unsalted butter (at room temperature) – 8 tablespoons
- Refined white sugar – 1 ½ cups
- Eggs - 2 (at room temperature)
- Cocoa powder (unsweetened) – 5 heaped tablespoons
- High-grade quality red food coloring – 4 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Freshly prepared buttermilk – 1 cup
- All-purpose flour – 2 ¼ cups
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
- Distilled white vinegar – 3 teaspoons

For preparing the cake:

•  Preheat the oven to 350F.

•  The ingredients are enough to make two 9-inch cakes or about 24 cupcakes; therefore, grease the cake tins accordingly.

•  Mix the red food coloring with a little water (not more than 2 teaspoons).

•  Add the cocoa powder and vanilla extract to the mix and blend well, then set aside.

•  Now take a deep mixing bowl and add the butter and sugar into it. Beat well using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer.

•  Break the eggs in the mix and keep on beating until the mix is well incorporated.

•  Add the salt and mix some more.

•  Reduce the speed of the mixer to medium, add ½ cup of buttermilk to the mix, and beat well.

•  Now add the flour to the mix (one spoon at a time) and mix at a medium speed to get a smooth mix.

•  Add the cocoa-red food coloring mix to the prepared batter and fold well so that the batter attains a very deep red color.

•  Add the baking soda and white distilled vinegar to the mix and use a mixer to get a smooth batter of dropping consistency.

•  Pour the batter in the cake pans or the cupcake tins (fill only ¾ of the cupcake tins as the cake will rise).

•  Bake the cakes in the oven for 30-35 minutes (the cupcakes will only take about 20-25 minutes) until the tops are firm but they are still springy.

•  Cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes before cutting the cake to serve or using frosting on it.

•  Another way to serve the cake is to sandwich a thick layer of frosting between two layers of cake.

 

Delicious Triple Layer Cake on your Child's 1st Birthday

Whenever you think about 1st birthday cake recipes, the first thing that comes to mind is chocolate cake recipes and layers of frosting. Kids of all ages love chocolate and frosting. Here is a simple triple layer 1st birthday chocolate cake recipe that you can prepare for your child’s first birthday.

What you will need:

Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups of sugar

• 2 cups of flour

• 1 cup of shortening

• 1 cup of fresh buttermilk

• 4 tablespoons of cocoa

• 2 tablespoons of baking powder

• 1/2 cup of grated cooking chocolate

• 2 eggs

• 1/4 teaspoon of mixed fruit essence

Frosting:

• 2 cups of dark and white cooking chocolate

• 3 cups of icing sugar

• 3-4 sticks of butter

• 4 drops of vanilla essence

Method:

1. First, to prepare the cake, preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Mix the eggs and shortening in a deep bowl. Use an electric blender to beat the mix at high speed until it turns light and fluffy.
3. Add the buttermilk and beat at medium speed to get a frothy liquid.
4. Add the mixed fruit essence and combine well.
5. Use a tablespoon to add the flour to the mix (one spoon at a time) and beat well after each addition.
6. Now add the cocoa powder and mix well.
7. Add the grated cooking chocolate and beat the mix for 2-3 minutes.
8. Add the baking powder and again mix well to get a cake batter of dropping consistency.
9. Grease two 9 inch baking pans.
10. Divide the batter in two and pour the mix equally in each pan.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
12. Once the cake is done, take it out of the oven and cool on a wire rack.

For the frosting:

• You will need a double boiler to melt the chocolate and butter.

• Once the chocolate is melted, remove it from the double boiler and let it cool.

• To the cooled mix, add the icing sugar and butter.

• You can use the electric blender for mixing the icing.

Preparing the cake for serving:

1. Place one cake on the cake stand and cover the top with chocolate frosting.
2. Place the second cake on top of it and press lightly.
3. Use the rest of the frosting to cover all the sides and the top of the cake in an even layer.
4. Dust some icing sugar over the top of the cake for a ‘snowy’ look.
5. Put the cake in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

A Touch of Red Velvet Made More Tempting

I'm excited to share this delicious red velvet cake recipe. There’s something classical and elegant about the shape of a bundt cake that has transcended generations. The fact that this is a red velvet cake is a delicious twist. Even though it’s just food coloring, there’s something special about that rich red velvet color. Without further ado, here is the red velvet bundt cake recipe that will make you a kitchen all-star!

 

 Ingredients:

 - 1 tbsp of cocoa powder

- 3/4 tbsp of salt

- 1 tbsp of baking soda

- 1 1/4 cups of sugar

- 2 1/2 cups of flour

- 1 tsp of vanilla

- 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar

- 1 tbsp of red food coloring

- 2 whole eggs

- 1 cup of buttermilk

- 1 1/4 cups of vegetable oil

 

Preparation:

 1) Preheat your oven to 350F.

2) You don’t have to use a bundt pan, but if you have one, grab it and grease it then apply some flour on top (do this with whichever pan you use for this cake recipe).

3) In a medium-sized bowl, combine the eggs, food coloring, buttermilk, vanilla and vinegar and mix them together well.

4) In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients together, and then combine both bowls. This ensures everything is properly blended.

5) Pour this batter into your bundt cake pan and bake for 45 minutes.

 

Now that you’ve completed this cake recipe, you may want to find a delicious icing recipe to go on top; but this cake is great without icing, as well.

Tempting Cake Made with Carrots

Choosing 1st birthday cake recipes can be a tough decision. When it comes to celebrating your little one's big day, you want the cake to be special, memorable and delicious. If you don't want to feed your baby an unhealthy candy cake, then you will want to avoid most chocolate cake recipes. I've worked on many carrot cake recipe that would be excellent choices for babies to enjoy due to healthy ingredients and very low amounts of sugar. Here's one of my favorite 1st birthday healthy carrot carrot recipe—it's very easy to prepare and it's also quite tasty despite the use of healthy ingredients.

 

Here's what you'll need to get started:

• 2 1/2 cups of thinly sliced carrots
• 2 1/2 cups of apple juice concentrate
• 1 cup of raisins
• 2 cups of flour (whole wheat is best)
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
• 2 whole eggs
• 4 egg whites (remove the yolks yourself or purchase a container of egg whites)
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup of applesauce (unsweetened is best)
• 1/2 cup of wheat germ
• 2 tbsp of baking powder (low sodium is best)
• 1 tbsp of ground cinnamon

 

Preparation instructions:

1.    Line a large baking pan with wax paper and coat the wax paper with vegetable oil. It's easiest to grease lightly if you're using a spray can.

2.    Pour half of the juice concentrate into a saucepan. Add the carrots and bring to a boil, then let simmer for 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Let cool, then add the raisins and puree this mixture. It's easiest if you have access to a blender or a food processor.

3.    Combine all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.

4.    Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix until they're all combined. At this point, fold in the puree you have prepared and continue to mix well.

5.    Pour this mixture into the baking pan and bake in the oven for 35 minutes at 350°F. Make sure your oven is preheated.

Delicious and Healthy Cake for a Vegan Diet

A vegan diet means not eating any dairy or animal products i.e. no meat, poultry, eggs, butter or cheese etc. However, it does not mean that it has to be a complicated diet. There are a number of delicious dishes that you can prepare using vegan ingredients. Here is a simple, easy and healthyvegan carrot cake recipe with vegan cream cheese frosting that you can prepare at home for dessert or as an evening snack.

On your shopping list for your carrot cake recipe:

•  400 grams of grated red carrots

•  250 grams of white sugar

•  250 grams of white flour

•  10 grams of baking powder

•  2.5 grams of baking soda

•  A pinch of salt

•  7 grams of ground cinnamon

•  Fresh juice of 2 small oranges

•  112 ml of canola oil

•  165 grams of chopped raisins

•  180 grams of chopped walnuts

Preparation:

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•  Do not use an electric or hand blender to prepare this recipe. Use only a wooden spoon or ladle.

•  Preheat the oven to 350F.

•  In a deep bowl, mix the sugar, flour, baking powder and baking soda.

•  Add the orange juice and cinnamon powder to the mix and fold the mix well.

•  Now add the oil and mix some more.

•  Fold in the grated carrots and the salt, and mix well so that there are no lumps of carrot in the mix.

•  Now add the chopped raisins and chopped walnuts and fold the mix.

•  Grease a baking pan using cooking spray or canola oil.

•  Pour the batter in the prepared pan.

•  Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

•  Cool on a wire rack before frosting the cake.

On your shopping list for the vegan cream cheese frosting:

•  150 grams of soy cream cheese

•  50 grams of vegan margarine

•  230 grams of powdered sugar

•  10 ml of vanilla essence

Preparation:

•  Beat the soy cream cheese and margarine in a bowl until you get a soft, creamy texture.

•  Add the sugar and vanilla essence and beat some more until the mix is of spreading consistency.

•  Scoop the mix in a piping bag and put it in the fridge for some time before using.

For assembling the cake:

•  Cut the cake in little squares, drizzle the frosting on the pieces in an abstract manner, and cool in the fridge to set the frosting before serving.

•  You can also spread the frosting all over the cake and then cut in slices to serve.