Make a cake at home for Christmas? Whether oven or cooker, how long to 'preheat'? Here are the tips



Muthobandi is learning how to make cakes by watching YouTube on his phone. From butter to cocoa powder—no shortage of ingredients. 45 minutes to an hour and a half is spent by hand in making the cake. But even that does not make the cake soft. You must follow these 5 rules to make the cake soft and fluffy.





The mood of winter is in the city. Christmas is also knocking at the doorstep of Bengalis. Decorated Park Street square, Bow-barracks. Such a festive season without cake or not! But the cake bought from the market is not satisfying. So Muthobandi is learning how to make cakes by watching YouTube on his phone. From butter to cocoa powder—no shortage of ingredients. 45 minutes to an hour and a half is spent by hand in making the cake. But even that does not make the cake soft. There is no harm in not being good at baking. But to make the cake soft and fluffy, you must follow these 5 rules.



1) Cake will not rise without baking soda and baking powder. You have to use these two ingredients in the right amount. Also, check the baking soda and baking powder expiration dates before the product expires.


2) Egg, milk, sugar all mixed, but how much did you mix? It is important to maintain the right proportions when it comes to baking. A cake will not be perfect if the ingredients are just a hair off. Do not mix ingredients in a measuring cup. There are 'baking kits' available to buy to measure the ingredients, using them can make the cake perfect.


3) Be careful while mixing sugar and butter. If the butter and sugar do not mix with each other, the dough will turn brown. The cake will not rise well and will not be soft. The smoother the sugar and butter mixture, the tastier the cake will be.

4) Oven should be preheated for baking. Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes. If making cake on gas, heat the vessel (cooker, kadai or saucepan) in which you will bake the cake.


5) Cakes taste best when eggs are used. It makes the cake puff well and soft and fluffy. But many people don't eat cake with eggs. In that case, use sour curd to maintain the taste and softness of the cake. However, be careful about the ratio of curd and baking soda.