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Cake Recipe
Classic Homemade Chocolate Cake
This basic chocolate cake uses familiar baking ingredients and produces a soft cake suitable for birthdays, desserts or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup warm water
Preparation and Baking
- Heat the oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and line a suitable cake pan.
- Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Mix only until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Gradually stir in the warm water. The batter may appear thinner than some cake batters.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan briefly before transferring the cake to a rack. Allow it to cool completely before adding frosting.
Tip:
Avoid overmixing once the flour is combined. Store an unfrosted cake
in a sealed container at room temperature for a short period, or
refrigerate according to the ingredients used in the frosting.
Cookie Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies have lightly crisp edges and a softer center. Cooling the dough briefly can help reduce excessive spreading.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Method
- Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and line a baking tray.
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.
- Beat softened butter with both sugars until evenly mixed.
- Add the egg and vanilla, then mix until combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredients and then the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it feels very soft.
- Portion onto the tray with space between each cookie.
- Bake until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to rest on the tray before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Storage:
Once completely cool, cookies can be kept in an airtight container.
Storage time depends on room temperature, humidity and the specific
ingredients used.
Bread Recipe
Basic Homemade Yeast Bread
A straightforward loaf using flour, yeast, water, salt and a little oil. Rising time will vary according to room temperature.
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water, plus more if needed
- 1 tablespoon olive or neutral oil
Method
- Mix flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add warm water and oil. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead until the dough becomes smoother and elastic. Add only a small amount of extra flour if necessary.
- Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and leave to rise until noticeably expanded.
- Shape the dough and place it in a loaf pan or on a baking sheet.
- Allow it to rise again while the oven heats to approximately 200°C / 390°F.
- Bake until browned and cooked through. Cool before slicing for the cleanest texture.
Tip:
Water temperature matters when working with yeast. Very hot water
can damage yeast, while colder water generally slows fermentation.
Pastry Guide
Simple Butter Pastry Guide
Good pastry depends on keeping the fat relatively cool and handling the dough gently.
Basic Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chilled unsalted butter
- Cold water as required
- Optional sugar for sweet pastry
Basic Method
- Combine flour and salt.
- Cut chilled butter into the flour until the mixture contains visible small pieces of butter.
- Add cold water gradually until the dough just comes together.
- Avoid excessive kneading. Wrap and chill the dough.
- Roll on a lightly floured surface and shape according to the pastry being prepared.
- Bake according to the chosen filling, thickness and pastry shape.
Tip:
If pastry becomes very soft while rolling, return it to the
refrigerator briefly before continuing.
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Preheat the Oven
Cakes, cookies, bread and pastries often depend on starting at the intended temperature. Allow adequate time for your oven to preheat.
Remember That Ovens Vary
Oven temperatures can differ from their settings. Use cooking time as a guide and also check visual signs of doneness appropriate for the food.
Prepare Ingredients Before Cooking
Washing, chopping and measuring ingredients before heating the pan can make cooking more organized and reduce the chance of overcooking an ingredient while preparing another.
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Many baked foods continue setting after leaving the oven. Allow cakes, cookies and breads to cool according to the recipe before slicing, decorating or storing them.
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Keep preparation surfaces clean, avoid cross-contamination, store perishable foods appropriately and make sure foods requiring safe internal cooking temperatures are cooked adequately.
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