Innholdsfortegnelse for Southern Cakes 2014 i Taste of the South

ALMOND-POPPY SEED CAKE Yield: approximately 12 servings 11⁄2 cups unsalted butter, softened 13⁄4 cups sugar 5 large eggs, separated 22⁄3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole buttermilk 1⁄3 cup poppy seeds 2 teaspoons almond extract 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Spray a 15-cup Bundt pan with nonstick baking spray with flour. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy, approximately 4 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides of bowl. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to butter mixture in…

CAKE SMARTS Don’t be tempted to use a cast-iron skillet for this recipe. It retains too much heat and causes the pistachios to burn. UPSIDE DOWN BAKLAVA CAKE Yield: approximately 8 servings Topping: 1⁄3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1⁄4 cup butter, cubed 3 tablespoons honey 1⁄2 teaspoon orange zest 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 cup roasted salted pistachios, chopped Cake: 12⁄3 cups all-purpose flour 3⁄4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cardamom 3⁄4 cup whole buttermilk 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs Syrup: 1⁄4 cup honey 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with nonstick cooking spray. 2. For topping:…

COCA-COLA CAKE Yield: 10 to 12 servings 1 (15.25-ounce) box devil’s food cake mix, such as Betty Crocker 1 cup Coca-Cola 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1⁄2 cup whole buttermilk 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 large eggs Coca-Cola Frosting (recipe follows) 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick baking spray with flour. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, Coca-Cola, marshmallows, buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until well combined. Pour batter into prepared dish. 3. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, approximately 20 minutes. 4. Using a fork, poke holes in hot cake. Pour Coca-Cola Frosting over cake. Let cool completely on a wire rack. COCA-COLA FROSTING Yield: approximately 4 cups 1 cup Coca-Cola 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter…

How long does baking soda last? When stored properly in a cool, dry place, baking powder and baking soda will keep their potency for 6 to 12 months. For best results, use within 6 months of opening. freshness test Unsure if your leavening agents will rise to the occasion? Mix 1 teaspoon baking powder into ½ cup hot water or 1 teaspoon baking soda into ½ cup water plus ¼ teaspoon vinegar. If the mixtures bubble, you’re all clear to bake. What’s best—butter, oil, or margarine? For starters, your best bet is to follow the recipe. If a recipe calls for oil, don’t use butter. If it calls for butter, don’t use oil. Our test kitchen avoids using margarine because different brands contain different amounts of water. Since you can’t…

CONFETTI CAKE Yield: 1 (9-inch) 3-layer cake 11⁄2 cups butter, softened 2 cups sugar 5 large eggs, separated 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1⁄2 cup multicolored sprinkles Sweet Cream Frosting (recipe follows) Garnish: multicolored sprinkles 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with nonstick baking spray with flour. Line bottoms of pans with parchment paper; spray with nonstick baking spray with flour. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy, stopping occasionally to scrape sides of bowl. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 3. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda,…

ESPRESSO LAYER CAKE Yield: 1 (9-inch) 2-layer cake Cake: 11⁄4 cups water 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 1 (15.25-ounce) milk chocolate cake mix, such as Betty Crocker 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs Frosting: 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 1 tablespoon water 1 cup butter, softened 6 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk Garnish: natural unsweetened cocoa powder, milk chocolate curls 1. For cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with nonstick baking spray with flour. Line bottoms of pans with parchment paper; spray with nonstick baking spray with flour. Set aside. 2. In a small bowl, combine 11⁄4 cups water and espresso; stir until dissolved. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, eggs, and espresso mixture. Beat at low…