How to Make a Cheap Cake
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C. , Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan., Mix the dry ingredients., Mix the sugar and butter in a separate bowl., Beat 1/3 cup milk into the mix., Add an egg and the vanilla., Fold in the flour mixture...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C.
Use butter or a light vegetable oil to grease the bottom and sides of the pan to keep the cake from sticking.
If you'd rather make a round layer cake, use two 8-inch cake pans instead of one larger rectangular pan.
You could also use this recipe to make a dozen cupcakes. , Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
These inexpensive ingredients can all be found in the baking aisle of your grocery store.
Use a fork or whisk to make sure they're well incorporated., Beat the mixture well, until the sugar and butter are completely combined.
The mixture will look crumbly.
Margarine may substituted for butter if you're looking for an even cheaper option.
Or try replacing butter with the same amount of canola or vegetable oil. , Scrape the sides of the bowl and keep mixing. , Beat the mixture until the ingredients are fully incorporated. , Use a spatula to gently stir the flour into the batter.
Take care not to stir too vigorously at this stage to keep your cake tender.
If you over mix the flour, the cake will turn out dense. , Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the mixing bowl. , After 25 minutes, insert a toothpick, wooden skewer or cake tester into the center of the cake.
If it comes out clean or with only a few small crumbs on it, the cake is done.
If it's wet, put the cake back in the oven for another 4-5 minutes. , Yellow cake makes a great snack on its own, but it's also nice to eat with frosting.
Try one of the following inexpensive frosting recipes to finish your cake:
Simple five minute frosting Chocolate frosting Strawberry frosting , -
Step 2: Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
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Step 3: Mix the dry ingredients.
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Step 4: Mix the sugar and butter in a separate bowl.
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Step 5: Beat 1/3 cup milk into the mix.
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Step 6: Add an egg and the vanilla.
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Step 7: Fold in the flour mixture.
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Step 8: Pour the batter into the greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
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Step 9: Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
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Step 10: Cool the cake and frost as desired.
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Step 11: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Use butter or a light vegetable oil to grease the bottom and sides of the pan to keep the cake from sticking.
If you'd rather make a round layer cake, use two 8-inch cake pans instead of one larger rectangular pan.
You could also use this recipe to make a dozen cupcakes. , Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
These inexpensive ingredients can all be found in the baking aisle of your grocery store.
Use a fork or whisk to make sure they're well incorporated., Beat the mixture well, until the sugar and butter are completely combined.
The mixture will look crumbly.
Margarine may substituted for butter if you're looking for an even cheaper option.
Or try replacing butter with the same amount of canola or vegetable oil. , Scrape the sides of the bowl and keep mixing. , Beat the mixture until the ingredients are fully incorporated. , Use a spatula to gently stir the flour into the batter.
Take care not to stir too vigorously at this stage to keep your cake tender.
If you over mix the flour, the cake will turn out dense. , Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the mixing bowl. , After 25 minutes, insert a toothpick, wooden skewer or cake tester into the center of the cake.
If it comes out clean or with only a few small crumbs on it, the cake is done.
If it's wet, put the cake back in the oven for another 4-5 minutes. , Yellow cake makes a great snack on its own, but it's also nice to eat with frosting.
Try one of the following inexpensive frosting recipes to finish your cake:
Simple five minute frosting Chocolate frosting Strawberry frosting ,
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