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Learn How to Bake a Cake Without Using a Box

Learn How Easy it is to Bake a Cake from Scratch!Today we’re conquering fears and gaining new skills! ‘Cause today we are ditching the box and learning how easy it is to bake a cake from scratch!

I’m not kidding.

Learning how to bake a cake isn’t tricky at all! I’m not sure how folks got it into their minds that it is an advanced kitchen skill. It’s not. So long as you have a good recipe and a few tips, baking gorgeous and delicious layer cakes for your special occasions in life is… sorry, I’ve got to say it… a piece of cake. Ugh. So cheesy, but there it is and I’m not taking it back.

When you break it all down, there are really only five steps (3 of which you have to do with a box cake anyway).

1.) Cream the butter and sugar.
2.) Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
3.) Whisk the dry ingredients.
4.) Mix the wet ingredients.
5.) Mix it all together.


It’s so easy to bake a cake in fact that I’m going to show you that my 8-year-old son, Ben, can do it!

I taught Ben step-by-step how to bake his sister Chloe’s cake for her fifth birthday last week. Did it get messed up? Yes. But that was totally not Ben’s fault. Chloe wanted a Lemon Poppyseed Cake from my cookbook Cake Stand, but when my back was turned Phoebe (3) decided to add a bit of egg yolk into the meringue frosting and that’s a big no-no so the meringue never was able to get airy. Thankfully, Raspberry Buttercream is easy to whip up and what little girl doesn’t like pink frosting?

Learn How Easy it is to Bake a Cake from Scratch!

How to Bake a Cake from Scratch


Find All of Our Favorite Seasonal, Scratch-Baked Cakes in Cake Stand!

Including these recipes you’ll find posted on Reformation Acres:

  • Berry Swirl Angel Food Cake
  • Black Forest Cake
  • Chocolate Kale Cake with Fudge Frosting
  • Milk & Honey Cupcakes
  • Whole Grain Apple Butter Cake
  • Strawberry Chamomile Cake
Dark Chocolate Cherry Pound Cake
Peach & Blueberry Bundt Cake
Chocolate Kale Cake
Caramel Pear Upside Down Cake

Lemon Poppyseed Cake
Milk & Honey Cupcakes
Zucchini Cake
Berry Swirl Angel Food Cake from Cake Stand

Pudding Filled Cupcakes with Berry Buttercream
Cocoa Beet Cake
Yeasted Plum Cake
Yellow Cake with Chocolate Mascarpone Frosting

The recipes in Cake Stand include fresh, seasonal ingredients so you can incorporate your passion for local food into your celebrations! There are 30 cake recipes, 23 frosting and filling recipes, and countless combinations you can make to create your own family favorites!

Available in the PDF version, Kindle version, or paperback. 



Filed Under: Farmstead Cookery

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Comments

  1. John says

    20 March, 2017 at

    I tried making a cake while in high school and failed miserably and haven’t tried since. I just cant seem to get back on the horse again. I did bake again, sticky buns, under the supervision of the head cook on my submarine. But that was really the last time. I might try again with the proper motivation and better kitchen equipment! LOL

    Reply
  2. Sharon says

    20 March, 2017 at

    Thank you so much for such an awesome giveaway. Love your site. Keep up the great work.
    Have an allergenic grandson, so baking cake from scratch is the way to go for me.

    Reply
  3. adriana says

    21 March, 2017 at

    Thank you so much for the chance!

    Reply
  4. Julie @ Our Provident Homestead says

    21 March, 2017 at

    This is a skill I definitely want to learn. No more boxes. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      22 March, 2017 at

      I very rarely enter competitions/giveaways, as the prize being offered isn’t a good fit for me. This one however I’m truly hoping to win! I would love to add more baking items and knowledge to my homesteading skills!
      Thank you, Quinn!

      Sincerely,
      Pamela

      Reply
  5. Bonnie says

    22 March, 2017 at

    How exciting would love to win this giveaway -never owned a stand mixer-thanks for the exciting offer and a chance

    Reply
  6. Audrey Whitnell says

    25 March, 2017 at

    When I was a kid my mom made every cake from scratch. She made the most beautiful angel food cakes with a wire whisk. They rose three inches above the the cake pan. I cherish her recipes.

    Reply
    • Quinn says

      25 March, 2017 at

      Whoa! I’ve got some serious respect for you mom! That is no easy task!

      Reply
  7. donna says

    25 March, 2017 at

    Look at those cakes!!!!! I am positively drooling!

    Reply
  8. vivian says

    27 March, 2017 at

    Thanks for opportunity to win beautiful prize.

    Reply
  9. Erika Green says

    25 April, 2019 at

    Wow! This is really a mouthwatering post. I loved it when it comes to cakes.

    Reply

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