Why is vanilla cake “so hard”? It seems hard to find the perfect cake because there is nothing to hide behind, it is one of the purest forms of baking. And the “cream butter and sugar” step is the biggest cause of problems, setting up the cake for success or failure from the very start (read above). As tender as it can be but still be stable enough to make a large layered cake smothered with frosting or piles of cream and berries.In contrast, Chiffon Cakes and Japanese Sponges which, while lighter still, cannot actually hold up to much extra weight – the bottom layer gets quite squished.

cup tube pan or bundt pan(grease & dust with flour) – bake 1 hour, but note cake is not quite as fluffy as pictured and described. Still soft, but it’s slightly more dense (still delicious and thoroughly enjoyable, just different to intended) PLAIN– do not underestimate the power of this cake. It’s so moist with such a lovely vanilla and buttery flavour, it is sensational eaten plain. Though if serving to company, I do think it’s nice to at least finish it with a dusting of icing sugar / powdered sugar, and perhaps add a dollop of cream on the side and a fresh strawberry (or two)! A stand mixer makes this vanilla cake a breeze to make, though it can be made with a handheld electric beater.While it takes time tobeat the eggs to make a lovely fluffy cake, this recipe is more fail-proof than the usual “cream butter and sugar until fluffy” recipes – read the above box for why. Here’s what you need to make this plush, soft vanilla cake. No cake flour, no buttermilk, no sour cream. Tried them all – this cake is better with plain / all purpose flour and just milk.

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But it’s more sturdy than Japanese cakes which are so delicate, they can really only be decorated with cream. Anything heavier and the bottom layer gets squished! The desserts are also something that needs to be carefully planned. These items are basically extra decorations on your dessert table. With a party this fun, nobody will want to leave. So when it’s time for them to go, let them take some of the excitement home with a personalized themed party bag.

Plush, moist, fluffy crumb without being freakishly unnaturally so (as some store bought can be). No more dense cakes ! Vanilla buttercream (pictured in this post) – the white on white(ish) looks pretty and of course, driving home the vanilla flavour. Classic buttercream is loved for its rich, buttery, sweet flavour and creamy texture; Making a really good cake that starts with “cream butter and sugar until fluffy….” is actually harder than you think. The butter has to be at the perfect temperature, and you can’t have chilly mixing bowls. Your little racing drivers will need something tasty to refuel on. Make them smile by serving some delicious (and themed) race car cupcakes or wheel-shaped cake pops.Decorate! Frost with your favourite frosting, smother with cream, fresh berries, swirl with chocolate fudge frosting or simply dust with icing sugar and serve with a dollop of yogurt or cream! The aeration created during this step is key for a soft, fluffy crumb. This is a technique borrowed from Japanese sponge cakes. The unique plush, fluffy crumb of this cake is from double lifting power – whipped eggs PLUS baking powder! This is my best vanilla cake recipe.A classic butter cake but with Japanese techniques applied for the most plush, soft and moist yellow cake like you’ve never had before. This professional bakery style cake stays fresh and moist for 4 days— that’s unheard of! Use the same batter for perfect Vanilla Cupcakes. Make sure the milk and butter are hot when you mix in the batter. I don’t understand the science, all I know is that when I melted the butter in the milk ahead of starting the batter, then let it cool to lukewarm while I faffed around getting everything else ready, the cake didn’t rise as well.

Milk, full fat –just plain cow milk. Low fat works as well but rises marginally less. Do not substitute with non dairy milk or buttermilk; I don’t want to get too cake nerdy with you… but one sign of a well made cake is an even crumb. No large tunnels or lots of irregular size holes. It looks and tastes velvety –a similar plush texture to Red Velvet Cake. Ideas for gifts could be: a play kitchen, a mini trampoline, an art easel, a water table, a sensory table (we just got the Ikea Flisat sensory table this year and we are all obsessed!), or an outdoor playhouse. This is a reader favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”. My best Vanilla Cake recipe is….. Once you start, don’t stop– once you start beating the eggs, keep going until the cake is in the oven. Do not at any point stop and take a call from your chatty Aunt Margorie! Reason: bubbles in batter will subside if left sitting around, resulting in a dense cake.Here are some of my favorite designs for a Two Fast birthday cake to get you inspired: @threelittlesweetsregina The melted butter in hot milk infuses this cake with beautiful subtle buttery flavour without the greasy mouthfeel inherent with butter cakes. This Vanilla Cake recipe is much more foolproof! Vanilla Sponge Cake used to make a Victoria sponge – spread with strawberry jam, top with whipped cream. How to make my best Vanilla Cake Speed limit sign - I made a "Speed Limit 2" sign on the computer and printed it out. I cut it out and framed it in a clear picture frame.