Vanilla cake is a classic dessert loved for its light and fluffy texture, paired with a rich vanilla flavor. Made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar,  butter, leavening agents and vanilla extract, this cake is a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether enjoyed on its own, layered with frosting, or topped with fresh berries, vanilla cake is sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth. Whether it’s a special occasion or just a craving for something sweet, this moist and flavorful cake is sure to delight your senses and leave you craving for more.

INGREDIENTS USED IN VANILLA CAKE

• MILK

Milk helps dilute the batter to achieve the desired consistency. This makes the batter easier to work with and results in a smoother texture. In recipes that use baking powder as a leavening agent, milk can react with it to produce carbon dioxide gas. This gas creates air bubbles within the batter, causing the cake to rise and become fluffy. Using whole milk, as specified in the recipe, adds a luxurious creaminess to the batter, elevating the overall indulgence of the cake. I used Nestle Milk for this recipe .

• OIL

Oil adds tenderness to the cake’s crumb. It coats the flour particles and interferes with gluten formation, resulting in a more delicate and less chewy texture. It is often easier to mix into cake batters compared to solid fats like butter. It can be blended more uniformly with other ingredients, ensuring an even distribution of fats throughout the batter. The choice of vegetable oil adds neutrality, allowing the vanilla flavor to shine without any overpowering buttery notes.

• ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

Flour helps absorb the moisture from other ingredients in the batter, which contributes to the cake’s texture and prevents it from being overly wet. Flour interacts with leavening agents like baking powder and baking soda to create gas (usually carbon dioxide) that causes the cake to rise. Flour is a primary structural ingredient in cakes. It provides the framework for the cake’s crumb and gives it a cohesive texture. It also produces a tender crumb in the cake.

• LEAVENING AGENTS

Leavening agents play a crucial role in giving vanilla cake its light and fluffy texture. There are typically two types of leavening agents used in baking vanilla cake: baking powder and/or baking soda. In a vanilla cake recipe, these leavening agents are typically added to the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, etc.) and react with the other ingredients (usually liquid) when mixed together. This reaction creates bubbles in the batter, causing it to rise during baking, resulting in a soft and fluffy cake.

• SUGAR

The most obvious reason is that sugar adds sweetness to the cake, making it enjoyable and satisfying to eat. Sugar helps keep the cake moist, preventing it from becoming dry and crumbly during the cooking process. As it combines with the other ingredients, it helps create a light and fluffy texture, making each bite a heavenly experience. I used this sugar for the recipe,

EQUIPMENT USED FOR MAKING  VANILLA CAKE

This recipe doesn’t require a lot of equipment. Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons. are an integral part of any baker’s kitchen and it’s very important to measure ingredients with precision.

A whisk or spatula is essential for combining the dry and wet ingredients efficiently. Ensure that the utensil you choose is capable of thoroughly mixing the batter without overdoing it.

TIPS TO MAKE VANILLA CAKE

1. Ensure that ingredients are at room temperature. This promotes even mixing and a smoother batter.
2. Mix the batter until just combined. Overmixing can result in a dense cake.
3. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ones until just combined. Overmixing can result in a dense and tough cake.
4. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before placing the cake inside. This ensures even baking.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 cup castor sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1+1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Dark chocolate ganache
• 1 cup chocolate (175g)
• 2 cups freshcream

Instructions

1. In a bowl add milk and vinegar ,mix it well and set it aside for 5 minutes.
2. Then add sugar, oil, vanilla and whisk it properly, till all the sugar is dissolved.
3. Lastly sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda and give it one final mix till you achieve a smooth lump free batter. Do not overmix at this stage.
4. ⁠Transfer the batter into a heavy bottom non stick pan.
5. ⁠Place a bigger heavy bottom pan on medium heat and fill it halfway with water.
6. ⁠Now place the smaller pan with the cake batter onto it, cover it with lid and bake the cake on medium heat for 1 hour . Once a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean, you know the vanilla cake is done .
7. ⁠Let it cool slightly before you flip the pan onto your plate and demould the cake.
8. Prepare the chocolate ganache by heating the cream in a pan or a microwave and add chopped chocolate in it , mix it till a smooth ganache is made.
9. Pour the ganache over the cake and serve .

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