How to Make Cake at Home

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How to Make Cake at Home (Easy Basic Cake Recipe)

Making a cake at home is simple and fun. This basic cake recipe is soft, moist, and perfect for beginners. You can make it with common kitchen ingredients and customize it with flavors of your choice.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour (maida) – 1½ cups

  • Sugar – 1 cup

  • Butter or oil – ½ cup

  • Milk – ¾ cup

  • Baking powder – 1½ teaspoons

  • Baking soda – ½ teaspoon

  • Vanilla essence – 1 teaspoon

  • Salt – a pinch

Step-by-Step Cake Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Tin

  1. Grease a cake tin with butter or oil.

  2. Dust with a little flour and keep aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Batter

  1. In a bowl, add sugar and butter (or oil).

  2. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

  3. Add milk slowly and mix well.

  4. Add vanilla essence and mix.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

  1. Sieve all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  2. Add the sieved dry ingredients gradually to the wet mixture.

  3. Mix gently to form a smooth batter.

  4. Do not over-mix.

Step 4: Bake the Cake (Oven Method)

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.

  2. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.

  3. Tap gently to remove air bubbles.

  4. Bake for 30–35 minutes.

  5. Check with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

  1. Remove the cake from the oven.

  2. Allow it to cool completely.

  3. Cut and serve.

No-Oven Cake Method (Kadai Method)

  1. Heat a heavy kadai or pan with salt at the bottom for 10 minutes.

  2. Place the cake tin inside the kadai.

  3. Cover with a lid.

  4. Cook on low flame for 45–50 minutes.

  5. Check with a toothpick before removing.

Tips for Soft Cake

  • Use ingredients at room temperature.

  • Always sieve flour for a fluffy cake.

  • Do not open the oven frequently.

  • Measure ingredients accurately.

Variations

  • Chocolate Cake: Add 3 tablespoons cocoa powder.

  • Eggless Cake: This recipe is already eggless.

  • Fruit Cake: Add chopped dry fruits.

Storage

  • Store in an airtight container.

  • Keeps fresh for 2–3 days at room temperature.

  • Refrigerate for longer shelf life.

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