Cake is a tradition that has carried on for centuries as a way to celebrate important events. The differences in taste are obvious to most, but what may not be obvious is the difference between a factory made cake or one hand crafted in a home bakery that makes single cakes with love and care. There is a specific process to make these “gourmet cakes” the best cakes and once you have had one you will never be able to eat another mass produced cake again.
To find the best cake you must know the basic ingredients. Flower, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, eggs, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract are the base ingredients to the classic American yellow cake. The twist to make something specialty is adding an ingredient you wouldn’t think to put in a cake. For this recipe you would need plain whole milk yogurt (not the Greek style). The yogurt, though strange sounding, actually makes the cake moist and fluffy. If you try to substitute fat free yogurt you will not get the same taste as you would using whole milk. Adding an extra egg will make the cake rise fluffier than normal amounts of egg.
Butter always tastes better than oil. Using butter will allow improve the cakes flavor. Using real butter, not fake substitutes, can make all the difference when baking a cake. Doubling the fat will always make the cake taste better, if you are going to eat cake you should do it right. Pudding is another secret trick that will add moisture and richness to cakes. Experimenting with flavors such as pistachio can awaken your taste buds to new and inventive tastes.
Water is often frequently called for when making standard cakes. This is usually what comes in store bought cakes from big manufacturing companies because it cheap and easy. The best cakes uses ingredients like buttermilk, coconut milk, juice, or regular milk add flavor. Don’t forget, mix-ins always make a cake more interesting. Chocolate chips, nuts, and frosting have a great finishing touch.
Our cake makers will be glad to let your sample their products and inform you of what ingredients they offer. Any suggestions you may have are easily integrated in the cake making process.