Cake

Everyone has a favourite cake. It will either be the flavour, the presentation or the person who bakes it that constitutes the favouritism.

I do love cake and confess to being a bit of a cake snob.

It has to be made with glorious butter, exceptional vanilla (thanks to my traveling friends who bring it to me from Mexico) and the icing has to be a light meticulously whipped melt-in-your-mouth buttercream

……..drooling now……..

Whatever your favourite is, be sure to use the best ingredients you can get your hands on and measure everything exactly. This is one area of cooking that demands it. Scoop and knife swipe your flour. Place your liquid measure on a level surface and wait till it settles before pouring it into the bowl, and splurge on farm fresh eggs!

Cake is usually a celebration staple, so whether it’s your Mom’s best Lemon Layer Cake or your “I can’t live without anything strawberry” Buttercream Frosting; the old family standby Fruitcake or your extra special Meringue Mousse Chocolate Cake, remember to get the best ingredients you possible can and set aside a large block of time to enjoy the experience.

I’ll share my go-to recipes for cakes and let me know what you think….

Enjoy!