Making a birthday cake requires a certain amount of skill and experience, but with study and practice, we can easily master this skill. Below, we will introduce how to make a delicious birthday cake by yourself from three aspects: material preparation, production process, and decoration skills.
1. Preparation of materials.
The first step in making a cake is to prepare the ingredients. We need the following ingredients: cake flour, eggs, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, baking powder and flavors. These materials can be purchased in supermarkets or bakeries. In addition, you will need to prepare some baking tools, such as egg beaters, flour sieves, measuring cups, and ovens.
Second, the production process.
The process of making a cake needs to be carried out in a certain order, and the specific steps are as follows:
1.Separate the yolks and whites of the eggs and place them in two large, clean bowls. Add a few drops of lemon juice or white vinegar to the egg whites and beat with a whisk until frothy. Then add the sugar in three steps, stirring well after each addition. The purpose of this step is to whip the egg whites until they are hard and foamy, making the cake fluffier.
2.Mix the egg yolks and vegetable oil and stir well, then add the milk and baking powder and continue to stir well. Sift the cake flour into the egg yolk paste and mix well until there is no dry powder.
3.Add the whipped egg whites to the egg yolk paste in three parts, and mix well each time. The purpose of this step is to mix the egg whites and yolk paste well while avoiding defoaming.
4.Pour the mixed cake batter into the cake mold and gently shake it a few times to expel the bubbles. Place the molds in a preheated oven and bake at 150 degrees for 50-60 minutes. The time and temperature of baking need to be adjusted according to the specific situation, and it is recommended to adjust it according to the actual situation of the oven.
5.After baking, take out the cake and place it upside down on the cooling rack to cool. Once the cake has cooled completely, it can be demolded.
3. Decoration skills.
To add to the aesthetics of the birthday cake, we also need to do some decorations. Here are some decorating tips:
1.Cream garnish: Pour the whipping cream into a basin, add the appropriate amount of powdered sugar and flavor, and beat with a whisk until firm foam. Spread the whipped cream on the surface and around the cake and smooth out with a spatula. Flowers can be extruded on the surface of the cream or written to add aesthetics.
2.Fruit Garnish: Cut the fruit into small pieces or slices and use a fruit knife to place the fruit on or around the cake. Choose brightly coloured and sweet fruits for garnish, such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries, etc.
3.Chocolate decoration: Melt the chocolate and put it in a piping bag, squeezing flowers or writing in various shapes on or around the surface of the cake. It can also be garnished with chocolate chips or chocolate chips.
4.Sugar bead decoration: Sprinkle sugar beads on or around the surface of the cake to add a sparkling effect to the cake. Sugar beads of different colors and sizes can be chosen for decoration.
5.Card decoration: Placing a greeting card or small sign with a greeting message on the cake can add to the atmosphere of birthday wishes. You can also add some cute birthday candles or trinkets to the cake to add to the aesthetics.
That's all the steps and tips for making a delicious birthday cake. Through practice and continuous attempts, we will definitely be able to make a birthday cake that we are satisfied with. At the same time, we should also pay attention to food safety and hygiene, ensure that the cakes we make meet hygienic standards, let's enjoy the fun of baking together!