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?
How to Bake a Cake from Scratch
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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
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John says
20 March, 2017 atI 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
Sharon says
20 March, 2017 atThank 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.
adriana says
21 March, 2017 atThank you so much for the chance!
Julie @ Our Provident Homestead says
21 March, 2017 atThis is a skill I definitely want to learn. No more boxes. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Pamela says
22 March, 2017 atI 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
Bonnie says
22 March, 2017 atHow exciting would love to win this giveaway -never owned a stand mixer-thanks for the exciting offer and a chance
Audrey Whitnell says
25 March, 2017 atWhen 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.
Quinn says
25 March, 2017 atWhoa! I’ve got some serious respect for you mom! That is no easy task!
donna says
25 March, 2017 atLook at those cakes!!!!! I am positively drooling!
vivian says
27 March, 2017 atThanks for opportunity to win beautiful prize.
Erika Green says
25 April, 2019 atWow! This is really a mouthwatering post. I loved it when it comes to cakes.