Baking My Birthday Cake

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with additional flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds nuttiness.

frosting

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt frosting

💰Cheaper: store-bought frosting

Greek yogurt reduces sugar while adding creaminess.

Preheat the oven (temperature not specified).

Prepare a mixing bowl with a KitchenAid attachment.

Measure 400 g of golden castor sugar and add to the mixing bowl.

Measure 400 g of unsalted butter and add to the mixing bowl.

Mix the butter and sugar together until the mixture is lighter in color and fluffy.

Measure 400 g of self-raising flour and add to the mixing bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour and mix it in evenly.

Crack 6 eggs into the mixture, adding them two at a time, and mix on low speed to avoid flour spillage.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed to prevent a mess.

Continue mixing until the batter is well combined and smooth.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens