Let’s make a delicious cake!

Tip: Cake recipes that use sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, yogurt or kefir will yield a moist cake every time!
 

Hint: Did you know that you can substitute buttermilk in recipes by mixing 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice? Just allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes and use the amount needed in your recipe.
 

Tip: If you are a big fan of chocolate, you can modify any recipe that contains chocolate by adding a small amount of coffee or espresso to accentuate the chocolaty taste.
 

Tip: If you can afford it, always use fresh vanilla beans instead of vanilla extract to obtain an even more refined taste. Just take the tip of a sharp knife, split the bean in half and take your knife to scrape out all the delicious grains inside the pod. 1 vanilla bean equals about 3 teaspoons of extract.
 

Tip: When you melt chocolate in a double boiler, always keep an eye on your chocolate and when it starts to melt, stir the mixture constantly to avoid burning. If you choose to melt your chocolate in the microwave, only set it for 30 seconds at a time.
 

Tip: To increase the taste of your chosen flavor, create syrup using your ingredient (fruits, coffee, extract, etc.), boiled water and sugar. You can brush this syrup on your cake to get a stronger flavor.
 

Tip: For healthier cakes, add veggies! There are versions of the Red Velvet cake that use beets instead of food coloring to achieve the beautiful red color. Obviously, we can’t forget about the traditional carrot cake, a family favorite for centuries!
 

Tip: for an original result, visit stores that offer molds in different shapes like Michael’s or a specialized bakery in your area and purchase some different molds to give a professional look to your cakes.