i need help how to cook an cake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghtvnp7_vPo
i need the recipes to make a choclate chip kind
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/lisas-chocolate-chocolate-chip-cake/
Of course! I can help you with that. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to bake a cake:
1. Gather your ingredients: You will typically need flour, sugar, eggs, butter or oil, baking powder or baking soda, salt, milk, and any flavorings or extras you want to add, such as vanilla extract or cocoa powder.
2. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to the recommended temperature specified in your recipe. Usually, it's around 350°F (175°C).
3. Prepare your cake pans: Grease your cake pans with butter or cooking spray, then dust them with flour to prevent sticking.
4. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder or baking soda, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
5. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the butter or oil, milk, and any flavorings or extras. Mix until well combined.
6. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula or a whisk until there are no lumps. Be careful not to overmix, as it can result in a dense cake.
7. Pour the batter into cake pans: Divide the batter evenly into your prepared cake pans.
8. Bake in the oven: Place the cake pans in the center of the oven and bake for the recommended time in your recipe. The baking time will depend on the size and depth of your cake pans – typically it takes around 25-35 minutes.
9. Test for doneness: Insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, your cake is done. If not, bake for a few more minutes and re-test.
10. Cool and remove from pans: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove them from the pans and transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
11. Frost and decorate: Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them however you like. Use buttercream, cream cheese frosting, ganache, or any other preferred frosting.
And there you have it! Following these steps should help you bake a delicious cake. Enjoy!