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Make A Cake From Scratch

Make A Cake From Scratch-

Lets play in the kitchen today and make a cake from scratch. I am sharing a few simple tips for making a perfect cake every time. I am NOT a baker, but I love to make a cake from scratch. Read the label of your boxed cakes and you might become a make it from scratch baker too. Some of the best tips I have learned I am sharing with you today. So let’s get busy and make a cake from scratch.

how to make a cake from scratch

Good To Know!

  • Follow the recipe, if the recipe calls for one teaspoon, use one teaspoon. Baking is precise.
  • Whisking your eggs helps to give cakes volume, that’s part of the reason there is a bit of spring in the cake when we press our forks into it. But, don’t over whisk.
  • The order you add ingredients matters. If it states wet into dry, or add wet, then dry and then wet again, etc. don’t change it up. the recipe is made to allow each ingredient to do its designated task.
  • Eggs, milk and butter should be room temperature. This allows the ingredients to emulsify properly. You can place eggs in a bowl of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes to achieve an optimal temperature.
  • Place your cakes in the center rack in the middle of the rack to avoid under or over browning.
  • The toothpick test is an excellent method for testing “doneness” (insert the toothpick into the center of the cake, if it comes out clean the cake is done.
  • Another great way to test if your cake is done is to lightly press the top of the cake with your finger. If it springs back quickly it is done. (Please be careful the cake will be hot)
  • Pan size matters. If the recipe calls for a 9-inch round pan that is what you should use.
  • Use the right flour. Not all flour is alike. Cake flour provides extra-light baked goods, like angel food cake. Bread flour is used for dense cakes and breads. All-purpose flour, can be used for most cakes also.
  • Wire cooling racks are essential for cakes. Let your cake cool for at least 20-30 minutes before you turn it onto a plate or platter.

This is a wonderful and easy to make,  Cake From Scratch recipe. I don’t know where I found it. It’s been on a recipe card for a while. You will find it will soon become your favorite.

easy made from scratch cake recipe

What You Need

  • 1 Cup butter, softened
  • ½ Cup Canola Oil
  • 3 Cups sugar
  • 5 eggs (room temperature)
  • 3 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. Salt
  • 1 cup milk (room temperature)
  • 2 tsps. Vanilla extract
  • Two 9-inch round cake pans (spring form is best)
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 Large Mixing bowls
  • 1 Small mixing bowl
  • Sifter
  • Electric mixer

Before You Start -preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare the cake pans by spraying inside bottom and sides with nonstick cooking spray.

Lets Make It!

Add butter and oil to a bowl and using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together until light and fluffy. Slowly add sugar (one cup at a time) mix well to incorporate add eggs one at a time and continue mixing, making sure to fully incorporate all of the oil, sugar and eggs.

In a separate mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl whisk together the milk and vanilla and add to the wet ingredients. Add to butter and oil mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.

Using a large spoon or fork stir all ingredients until well combined. Remember to scrap down the sides of the bowl). Pour ingredients evenly into all three prepared pans. Place on center rack and bake for 25-30 (or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pans for 20 minutes turn onto cooling rack or plate and let cool for another 20 minutes.

Frost or add fruit if desired.

Makes about 12 pieces or 24 cupcakes (reduce cooking time to 18-20 minutes for cupcakes)

*Katies Tid Bits, try adding ¼ buttermilk and ¾ cup whole milk.

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  1. Life With Lorelai says

    June 13, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    Everything is better made from scratch… your cake looks delicious! Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/06/11/home-matters-linky-party-41/ 🙂

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

    Reply
  2. stephanie says

    May 11, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    Looks delicious! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 8:11 PM

      Thank you for hosting and for pinning xo

      Reply
  3. Lou Lou Girls says

    May 4, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Okay, I’m drooling right now! Looks so good. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on tonight at 7, we can’t wait to party with you! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 8:10 PM

      Thank you my friends xox

      Reply
  4. Michal Vilimovsky (@Medlicker) says

    April 30, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Really cool tips. I used to hate cooking but I had to learn it the hard way to survive so thanks for easy recipes like this one. Have a great day!

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 8:09 PM

      Thank you Michal, I always think simple fresh recipes are so delish. I hope you will enjoy the cake. Hugs

      Reply
  5. Sandra L. Garth says

    April 30, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    I love the simplicity of this recipe, thank you!

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 8:06 PM

      my pleasure Sandra, it is so tasty and I hope you will enjoy it as much as we do. xo

      Reply
  6. plutrell says

    April 30, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    I may make one of these when school is over to celebrate…it looks sooooo good, Katie!

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 8:04 PM

      Oh my friend, bake it today you deserve to celebrate each new day. xo

      Reply
  7. Erika says

    April 30, 2015 at 2:34 AM

    I love making cakes from scratch! They are so good 🙂

    Erika

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    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 8:03 PM

      Sweet Erika, I love to make it from scratch, fresh is best xo

      Reply
  8. Holly says

    April 29, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    Thank you for sharing such a great post! I’m challenged in the kitchen so these tips were great to read! Thanks again for sharing at Waiting on…Wednesday!

    Holly

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 8:02 PM

      Hi Holly, thank you for hosting xo

      Reply
  9. thedollhousev says

    April 29, 2015 at 2:10 AM

    This is wonderful!! I always make cakes from scratch, I prefer it to the boxed ones. This came out beautifully!! Yum 🙂 Happy day my dear xx

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 8:01 PM

      Thank you my sweet friend, I always like to bake from scratch xox

      Reply
  10. Aida @ TheCraftingFoodie says

    April 28, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    What a great post! I think you covered the most important aspects of making a successful cake. Now everyone who wants to make a cake can 🙂

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 7:59 PM

      Thank you so much, big hugs!

      Reply
  11. Christina says

    April 28, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    What beautiful images and great tips! Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 7:58 PM

      thank you, HUGS!

      Reply
  12. nycstylecannoli says

    April 28, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    This sounds great My Mom and I always made cakes from scratch It is pretty easy to be honest and if you find a good recipe, you can use it over and over. This one looks like a keeper!

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 7:57 PM

      I agree with you, fresh is always best. I hope you will enjoy the cake xoi

      Reply
  13. Cynthia B Ainsworthe says

    April 28, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Hi Katherine,

    Thank you so much for having your blog post in the body of your email. This is so much easier for me to save your recipe to my recipe folder in my email.

    Many hugs to you, Bob, and Izzy,
    Cynthia

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 7:57 PM

      Ah sweet friend, my pleasure. xox

      Reply
  14. veronica lee says

    April 28, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    I can bake cookies but never tried making a cake from scratch. Thanks! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 7:56 PM

      I hope you will give it a try, xo

      Reply
  15. Janine Huldie says

    April 28, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    Honestly don’t remember the last time I made a cake from scratch, but now want to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing, Katie!! xoxo 🙂

    Reply
    • Katherines Corner says

      May 11, 2015 at 7:56 PM

      I hope you like this recipe as much as we do xo

      Reply

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