Do you want to know how to make a birthday cake? that will amaze your friends and family? It’s not as hard as you might think! In this step-by-step guide, we will teach you how to create an amazing birthday cake from scratch. You will need some basic baking skills, but with our help, you can make a delicious and beautiful cake for any occasion!
How To Make A Birthday Cake?
You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to buy an amazing birthday cake that will be remembered for years. You can easily make it at home with less than $20 and only a few minutes of preparation time.
Here are the steps involved in making your own cake:
1– You’ll need all the following ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, vanilla extract, or any other flavorings of your choice (such as chocolate). Also, you’ll need whole milk. Once all these are gathered together, they’re ready for mixing. Be sure you’ve preheated the oven before doing this step.
2- Mix dry ingredients first, then slowly add milk into the mixture while beating at low speed. This is the most important step in order to get a fluffy and light cake.
3- Now, you’re going to need two round pans that are well greased and floured. You can use cooking spray if that’s readily available, but I recommend using real butter for taste. This batter will make around 6 small cakes or 4 large ones.
4- Bake at 350 degrees F (180 C) for 25 minutes, depending on the size of the pan used. For best results, rotate the pan halfway through the baking process, so it cooks evenly on both sides.
5- Let them cool down before removing them from the pan. Once they’ve cooled completely, cover with icing, and your birthday treat is ready!
Finally, your cake is finished! Be sure to decorate it with candles and make your birthday wish.
Follow The Instructions On The Cake Mix Box To Make The Cake Batter
The most important parts of baking a good cake are having the right ingredients and following the instructions on the cake mix box.
- Open your cake mix box. Read all of the instructions to make sure you have everything you need. Ingredients should include an egg, vegetable oil, water, and powdered or concentrated juice, if applicable.
- Use an electric stand mixer to beat together the egg, oil, water, and any other liquids in a large bowl until well mixed. If you are using concentrated juice instead of water, be sure to add it before mixing.
- Slowly add in your dry ingredients while continuing to stir with your mixer on low speed. Be careful not to accidentally splash yourself with hot cake batter! Once all of the dry ingredients have been added, mix for about 30 seconds more to ensure that they are completely incorporated into your batter.
- Use a baking pan or other bakeware that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray to pour in your cake batter. Bake at the temperature and time specified on your cake mix box. If you want to add a glaze or frosting, brush it on while the cake is still warm so it can absorb better.
- Allow your finished product to cool before eating and enjoy!
Decorate The Cake With Candles, Sprinkles, And Other Decorations
Decorating a cake with candles, sprinkles, and other decorations is easy. There are many ways to decorate a cake with candles, sprinkles, and other decorations. See below for simple steps on how to do so.
- First of all, pick a clean, smooth cake that has been chilled thoroughly before use.
- Use cooled boiled water or white sugar syrup from the recipe used in making the cake to stick decorative pieces such as sugared fruit or candy melts onto the sides of the cake. Be sure that you allow this decoration to dry completely before decorating with candles or any other decoration.
- Take small portions of ready-made buttercream or fondant icing to stick candles, tiny balloons, buttons, small toys, etc., onto the cake. Paint a little water on top of the cake using a brush and stick the candle(s).
- Alternatively, stick candles to make patterns with ingredients such as sprinkles or sugar strands.
- Take ready-made white chocolate icing and apply it with a piping bag (a disposable piping bag is easiest). Using an appropriate tip (such as a round writing tip), create simple designs like scallops and vines around the bottom half of the cake.
- You can also use melted white chocolate in place of buttercream frosting if you prefer for this decoration.
- You can also use edible inks to create personalized messages on the cake. Do note that this is more time-consuming than using white chocolate or vanilla buttercream frosting.
Bake The Cake At The Temperature Specified On The Box
Baking a cake is an art form. Without following the instructions on the back of the cake box, you could end up with a raw or dry product that still needs time in the oven. If this has happened to you before, just follow these steps, and your next attempt at baking will be a success!
1) Always preheat your oven for 15 minutes.
2) Mix all ingredients according to package instructions. A hand mixer or stand mixer is recommended, so everything is thoroughly combined, and there are no clumps from mixing by hand. Stir until smooth using a whisk attachment if possible to get rid of any lumps for fluffier cakes. If you have leftover batter, feel free to save it for another time or bake two smaller cakes in a smaller pan.
3) Grease and flour your cake pan or baking sheet. You can use butter or nonstick spray to grease the pan and even add a small amount of flour to the inside, so all sides have a thin covering of dusting. This will guarantee easy release when flipping over after baking is complete!
4) Insert the cake pan onto the oven rack and wait for it to preheat with the oven (approximately 5 minutes). If you leave it out while both components are preheating, you could end up with an unevenly baked product that’s risen too high on one side.
5) Bake according to instructions on the box if they call for a specific temperature. Always check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of the cake. If it comes out clean and not wet, then it’s ready to be removed and placed on a cooling rack!
Conclusion
The birthday cake is a classic celebratory dessert that can be made in many different ways. We’ve shown you how to make a simple, yet delicious, birthday cake that will impress your friends and family. Whether you choose to follow our recipe or experiment with your own variations, we hope you have fun making this iconic dessert!
FAQ’s
1. How do you decorate your birthday cakes?
Typically, birthday cakes are decorated with colorful frosting and fondant designs. You can also use candy to decorate your cake, such as M&Ms, jelly beans, or Skittles. Another option is to buy a cake decorating kit that comes with different tips and tools for creating elaborate designs.
The most important thing when it comes to cake decoration is to have fun! Be creative and experiment with different techniques and flavors. The more unique your cake looks, the more memorable your birthday celebration will be.
2. How do you make fluffy frosting?
Here’s how to make the fluffy frosting:
- Start by beating the butter on medium speed in a mixer until it’s light and fluffy.
- Add the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, and continue to beat the mixture until it’s well combined.
- Add one egg white to the mixture and continue to beat it until it’s fully incorporated.
- Add another egg white to the mixture and beat it until it’s also fully incorporated.
- If desired, add food coloring to the frosting and mix it in until you reach your desired color.
6) Finally, Frost your cake or cupcakes with fluffy frosting!
3. Do you think boxed cakes are as good as homemade ones?
There’s no denying that homemade cakes are almost always going to taste better than boxed ones. However, boxed cakes definitely have their place – for example, when you need a quick and easy dessert and don’t have time to make something from scratch. Plus, boxed cake mixes are getting better and better these days with more delicious flavors and variations. So if you’re looking for something simple and tasty, go with a boxed cake mix!