
𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄- 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤
Why Do You Need This Guide?
What sets this e-book apart is its commitment to simplicity without compromising on flavor.
Dive into a world where every page is a delightful journey, guiding you through the science of baking and the art of flavor pairing.
Each recipe is a carefully crafted symphony of taste and texture, ensuring your creations are not only visually stunning but also an absolute delight to the palate.
With a focus on accessible ingredients and user-friendly techniques, my guide empowers you to turn your kitchen into a haven of sweet delights.
What You Will Get Inside?
Chapter 1: Essential Tools and Ingredients
1.1 Tools:
- Mixing bowls (various sizes)
- Electric mixer or handheld beaters
- Cake pans (round, square, or specialty shapes)
- Cooling racks
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Parchment paper
- Cake leveler
1.2 Ingredients:
- Flour (all-purpose or cake flour)
- Sugar (granulated, powdered, or brown)
- Eggs
- Unsalted butter
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
- Cocoa powder (for chocolate cakes)
Chapter 2: Basic Cake Making Techniques
2.1 Creaming Method:
- Soften the butter
- Creaming butter and sugar
- Adding eggs gradually
- Alternative dry and wet ingredients
- Mixing technique
2.2 Folding Technique:
- Cut and lift
- Lift and fold over
- Repeat until combined
- Incorporate gradually
2.3 Measuring and Sifting:
2.3.1 Measuring ingredients:
- Use the right tools
- Flour measurement
- Brown sugar measurement
- Liquid measurement
- Egg measurement
2.3.2 Sifting dry ingredients:
- Purpose of sifting
- Choose quality flour
- Sift over a bowl
- Sift gradually
- Discard lumps
- Repeat if necessary.
Chapter 3: Baking and Testing for Doneness:
- Baking
- Testing for Doneness
Chapter 4: Frosting and Decorating:
4.1 Frosting:
- Butter cream frosting
- Cream cheese frosting
- Chocolate ganache
- Homemade fondant
- Homemade whipped cream
4.2 Decorating Tips:
- Piping techniques
- Fondant decorations
- Edible flowers and fruits
- Sprinkles and edible glitters
- Layered and stacked cakes
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting:
- Cake is dry
- Cake is dense or heavy
- Sunken cake
- Cracked top
- Sunken and gummy center
- Frosting issues
- Fondant problems
- Unevenly baked layers
- Burnt edges
- Crumbly texture
- Uneven frosting
- Fondant tearing
Chapter 6: Recipes:
- Berry Cake
- Oreo Cheese Cake
- Strawberry Cheese Cake
- Matcha puff Cake
- Biscoff Cheese Cake
- Black Forest Cake
- Cherry Cake
- Cinnamon Apple Cheese Cake New York Cheese Cake
- Cherry Cheese Cake
- Red Velvet Cake
- Strawberry Cake
- Chocolate cake
- Honey Grapefruit Cheese Cake
- Ferrero Cake
- Lemon Cheese Cake
- Blueberry Cake
- German Raspberry Cake
- Matcha Moon Cake
- Chestnut Cake
- Oreo Moon Cake
- Lava Custard Moon Cake
- Pumpkin Cheese Cake
- Cheese Moon Cake
- Durian Cheese Cake
- Poland Cake
- Pistachio Cake
- Matcha pandan Cake
- Mango Pineapple Cake
- Black Forest Crepe Cake
- Pandan Mango Cake
- Crispy Chocolate Rice Cake
- Blueberry Cheese Cake
- Mango Cake
- Cantalaupe Cake
- Velvet Elegance Delight Cake
- Citrus Blossom Bliss Cake
- Midnight Galaxy Indulgence Cake
- Enchanting Raspberry Cascade
- Tropical Sunset Temptation Cake
- Golden Honeycomb Dream Cake
- Lavender Serenity Fusion Cake
- Hazelnut Symphony Surprise Cake
- Minty Chocolate Oasis Cake
- Cherry Almond Fantasy Cake
- Caramel Swirl Extravaganza Cake
- Blueberry Bliss Bonanza Cake
- Espresso Fusion Delight Cake
- Peach Cobbler Celebration Cake
- Pistachio Paradise Perfection Cake.