I Baked A Cake Using 30 Hacks In A Row

butter

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: margarine

Applesauce reduces fat and calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed provides binding without cholesterol.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds protein.

Grate cold butter with a cheese grater to soften it.

Set aside the grated butter to see if it softens after 11 minutes.

Make homemade baking powder using baking soda and cream of tartar.

Use a paper plate to avoid splatter while mixing.

Cream the butter and sugar for five minutes, holding the paper plate to avoid mess.

Test the freshness of eggs by checking if they sink or float in water.

Wet a finger to test if it sticks to the egg shell.

Use an eggshell to scoop out egg whites, but note it may break.

Incorporate eggs one by one, using a cap as a measurement for one teaspoon.

Cut parchment paper to fit the pan by folding and cutting in a circle.

Grease the pan with butter using the butter wrapper.

Make a cake release paste with equal parts shortening, oil, and flour.

Wrap fabric strips around the cake pan to insulate heat for even baking.

Bake the cake and check doneness by touching the top; it should bounce back.

Slice the cake using dental floss and a ruler for even layers.

Keep the cake moist by adding simple syrup, preferably with rum or brandy.

Make butter frosting using hot water to warm the glass before mixing.

Create powdered sugar by blending 2 cups of granulated sugar with corn starch.

Layer frosting thinly and refrigerate before adding a second coat for smoothness.

Stack and decorate a four-layer cake after chilling.

Heat a spatula in hot water to smooth the frosting on the cake.

Use a paper towel to smooth the cake surface if needed.

Try using a hair dryer for a glossy finish on the frosting.

Use a cookie cutter to sprinkle decorations on the cake.

Write names or messages on the cake with a toothpick as a guideline.

Make a piping bag from parchment paper for decorating with chocolate.

Use a plastic bag as a piping bag for convenience.

Create chocolate shavings using a peeler for decoration.

Cut the cake cleanly with a knife dipped in hot water.

Use a strawberry to hold a candle as a decoration.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens