Cakes

Divisions of CakesShortened/Butter

Contain fatContain leavening agent

UnshortenedFoamLeavened with air and steamSponge – whole eggs

ChiffonContain fat (liquid) but leavened with steam

Unshortened CakeThe Best Angel Food Cake

1 1/2 cups egg whites (10-12 large), room temperature

1 1/2 cups superfine sugar, divided

1 cup sifted cake flour1 tsp cream of tartar

1/4 tsp salt2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla

paste1/2 tsp almond extract

Angel FoodAll egg whites

Angel Food Cake Pan

Invert to cool.

Don’t grease!

Cream of TartarAcid - potassium hydrogen tartrateEgg whites whiterCake texture finerIncrease volumeUsed in cakes, cookies, &

meringue

Make sure it is free of yolk!

Unshortened Cake

Jelly roll

Sponge Cake

Shortened CakeButter Cake

6 large egg yolks 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 cups) sifted cake flour 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into pieces

Conventional Method of Mixing

Grease and flour the pan.

Pans

Cut up cakes

Shortened Cakes

Chocolate Red Velvet

Suggested fillings?

Pound CakeGrandmother Paul's Sour Cream Pound Cake

1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter3 cups sugar1 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon baking soda3 cups all-purpose flour6 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla

http://pauladeenthebutterqueen.blogspot.com/2008/05/grandmother-pauls-sour-cream-pound-cake.html

Does not always have leavening.

Chiffon Cake

ORANGE CHIFFON CAKE

 1-1/8 cup (1 cup plus 2 tbsp) sifted flour3/4 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoon salt

Make a well and add in order:1/4 cup vegetable oil2 beaten egg whitesjuice 1 orange plus water to make 3/8 cup (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)grated rind of orange (1 tablespoon)

Cross between sponge and shortened– leavened with eggs, but contains fat (liquid shortening)

Cup Cakes

Specialty cup cakes

Cheese Cake

Uncooked Frosting Buttercream

1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine softened 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approximately 1 lb.) 2 tablespoons milk

Add Unsweetened Cocoa for Chocolate

Uncooked Frosting Cream Cheese1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 2-2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooked Frosting

Fondant

1 Tbsp of unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup of cold water 1 tsp of almond extract 1/2 cup of light corn syrup 1 Tbsp of glycerin2 lbs 10X confectioners’ sugar 1/2 tsp of white vegetable shortening

May be purchased then rolled.

Cooked FrostingChocolate IcingDip the cupcakes in the icing!

Cooked Frosting

Seven Minute Frosting

1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1 tablespoon white corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup water 2 egg whites 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Buttercream Decorations

Royal IcingMakes Hard Decorations

Royal Icing5 tablespoons meringue powder (found in cake decorating stores) 1/2 cup minus 2 tablespoons water OR 2 egg whites*, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 teaspoons water 1 pound confectioners' sugar

Gum Paste FlowersFor looks not eating