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Cake recipes

Welcome to goodtoknow’s collection of amazing cake recipes. We’re here to help you decide which cake to make – there are so many options! 

 

When making a cake, there are 4 things you need to ask yourself to find the perfect cake recipe.

 

 

Why am I making a cake?

 

Wedding, party, special occasion – or just fancy doing some baking?

 

If you’re baking for a party or a gathering you need to take into account everyone’s different tastes and dietary needs so sometimes a classic cake such as lemon drizzle or Victoria sponge is a safe bet. It’s also a good idea to check if you will need to make egg-free, dairy-free or gluten-free cakes – it can be done!

 

If you’re just baking for you and the family, you can have a little fun – why not try that tricky recipe you’ve always wanted to? No one needs to know if it doesn’t go right! 

 

 

What type of cake do I want to make? 

 

A classic two-tier sponge, loaf cake, tray bake, cupcake, there are many different types of cake you can make. 

 

If you’re new to baking, a one-tier cake, loaf cake or tray bake are the easiest to try as you simply pour all the ingredients into one tray.

 

A two-tier cake will require a little assembly but is relatively easy and cupcakes are a fun way to make a cake and are easy to serve up to guests.

 

If you want a challenge, try a triple-layer cake or a Battenburg cake.  

 

 

What flavour cake do I want? 

 

Ahh flavour, the most important part of any cake recipe. The classics are popular for a reason so if you’re unsure – vanilla, lemon and chocolate are a safe bet. 

 

Adding different fruits and vegetables (yes vegetables!) to the mix can bring interesting flavours – banana, apple and carrot are the most obvious but you can put pretty much any fruit into a cake and more vegetables than you might think – have you ever tried courgette cake? 

 

You can also buy flavourings from the supermarket which can add a nice dimension of flavour. Rose water and elderflower are some examples and you can also get fruit flavourings for a stronger burst of flavour.

 

 

How do I want to decorate my cake? 

 

Not all cakes need any decoration or icing but if you want to add a little topping to your cake, there are more decisions to make. 

 

A simple icing is sometimes all you need to finish off your cake. Royal icing, buttercream, cream cheese frosting can be spread onto a sponge to add a layer of flavour. 

 

If you want to try a bit of cake decorating, it’s time to break out the fondant. Ready made fondant and modelling paste can be bought from most supermarkets, in a variety of colours, and can be shaped into any designs you can think of (with a little practise!) 

 

 

So whatever cake you have decided to make, we’ll have the recipe for you. Search your desired cake recipe in the search bar above or scroll through our hundreds of easy cake recipes to get a little more inspiration. 

 

Happy baking! 

Top 20 recipes for September

Fancy trying out a new recipe this month? We’ve rounded up the very best of our impressive cakes and bakes, seasonal recipe ideas and quick weeknight dinners for you to make this September.

Has watching The Great British Bake Off got you itching to put on your apron and get baking? We’ve got some beautiful cake recipes to impress friends and family like angel food cake and a brilliant chocolate fingers birthday cake, as well as some classic British bakes from Mary Berry herself. 

When it comes to dinner-time we’ve got some autumn favourites to welcome in the new season, including steak and ale pie and a crumble from the Hairy Bikers. We’ve also got a waistline-friendly recipe from the boys, as well as other quick and healthy ideas for pasta, chicken and side dishes. Make the most of late-summer’s fruit and veg with our ideas for using up courgettes, raspberries and blackberries. 

Whatever you’re up to this month, we’ve got the recipes to make September in the kitchen go with a bang.

So have a look through our top 20 recipes and decide which one to make first…

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