When it comes to American baking, cakes hold a special place in many hearts. From birthdays to holidays, these sweet treats have been a staple in American homes for generations. In this blog post, we’re going to take a look at 10 classic American cakes and share with you the recipes and techniques you’ll need to make them at home.
- Classic Yellow Cake
The classic yellow cake is a staple in American baking. This simple cake is made with butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, and is often flavored with vanilla. To make this cake, you’ll need:
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting with your choice of frosting.
- Red Velvet Cake
The red velvet cake is a classic American cake that is known for its rich, red color and smooth cream cheese frosting. To make this cake, you’ll need:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Gradually add this to the flour mixture and mix until well combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake is a classic American cake that is loved by people of all ages. This rich and moist cake is made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and buttermilk, and is often frosted with chocolate frosting. To make this cake, you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda,