Delicious cake layers

Cookinero 5 May 2025

The most important stage in making a cake is making the cake layers. This recipe will help you make a delicious and delicate base for a homemade dessert. For the dough, you should take real butter with a fat content of at least 72.5%, which only contains cream and whole milk. You should also provide premium wheat flour and selected chicken eggs for baking, that is, weighing from 65 to 74.9 g.

How to cook Delicious cake layers

Step 1

Delicious cake layers

Prepare the dough for delicious cakes. Sift flour with baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, beat sugar and butter until smooth. Add eggs, beat again. While stirring constantly, pour in 1 cup of flour in portions. Pour in milk in a thin stream. Add vanilla extract. Mix everything thoroughly. Pour in the remaining flour in portions. The dough should be of medium thickness.

Step 2

Delicious cake layers

Bake the cakes. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line the baking tins with parchment. Place half of the dough on each. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake each cake in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Let the finished cakes cool for 1 hour.

Delicious cake layers - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Ensure it contains xanthan gum for binding, or add 1/4 tsp per cup of flour.
Store cooled cake layers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Yes! Use plant-based butter and unsweetened almond or oat milk instead of dairy. Check vanilla extract for dairy contaminants.
Avoid overmixing the batter after adding flour, and ensure your baking powder is fresh for optimal rise.
Absolutely! Wrap cooled layers tightly in plastic wrap, then foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Fill lined cupcake tins 2/3 full and bake at the same temperature for 18-22 minutes. Makes about 18 standard cupcakes.
Try almond extract (use half the amount), citrus zest, or warm spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a unique twist.
You can reduce sugar by 1/4, but further reduction may affect texture. For low-sugar options, consider sugar alternatives formulated for baking.
The cakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges slightly pull away from the pan.
Pair with buttercream, fruit compote, or chocolate ganache. For a showstopper, stack with filling between layers and frost entirely.

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