You only need seven ingredients and no previous knowledge for the perfect batter.
Because with the basic recipe, baking is very easy.
Bake, bake cakes - the simply perfect basic recipe for batter is perfect for little bakers.
Because with a versatile batter you can conjure up a lot of delicious things in your home bakery - such as sunken plum cake or strawberry-rhubarb cake to fall in love with.
But not only cakes and tarts can be made from the perfect basic recipe of the batter, it is also used for muffins and cupcakes.
Most of the time, you already have the seven ingredients you need for the baking recipe at home.
In addition, the preparation is really simple, which is why you can bake batter together with your children.
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With the simple basic recipe for batter, even the little ones can practice in the cozy bakery.
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Eating the baked batter is popular mainly because of its consistency: beaten butter with sugar makes the batter fluffy and fluffy.
As a result, it tastes nice and juicy and is easy to cut.
It's easy to prepare and you don't need any unusual baking utensils or special baking knowledge or skills.
In addition, sponge cake is just right for any occasion, whether it's a party with friends, a children's birthday party or a family celebration.
Back to the basics: With just seven ingredients, you get the perfect batter for cakes, muffins and more.
250g softened butter
250 grams of sugar
1 packet of vanilla sugar
4 eggs
250 g flour
2 teaspoons of baking soda
1 pinch of salt
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With the perfect basic recipe, preparing the batter is child's play
First of all, preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius top/bottom heat (convection oven 160 degrees Celsius) and line a baking tin with baking paper or grease it with a little butter or margarine.
Meanwhile, place the butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a large bowl.
Blend the ingredients until creamy.
Then stir in the eggs one at a time.
Add the flour, baking powder and salt, stirring constantly.
It is best to sift the ingredients into the bowl to avoid lumps forming.
Fill the batter into the baking pan lined with baking paper or greased and bake the batter in the preheated oven for about three quarters of an hour until it is nice and golden brown.
The chopstick test can help determine if the batter is baked well.
Take the baking pan out of the oven and let the cake base cool down in the pan.
Want to try more baking recipes?
Then, for example, bake bread yourself using the basic sourdough recipe or do you already know the simple recipe for shortcrust pastry?
With the step-by-step instructions, you will certainly succeed in making yeast dough.
This article was created with the help of machines and carefully reviewed by editor Janine Napirca before publication.
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