With so many variations of cakes, you may already have a favorite. Here are a few best cake types you may want to try baking. 1. Angel Food Cake Airy and light and described by some Angel Food Cake as the “food of the angels.” Angel Food cake is made with no fat, therefore is …
Foam cakes and sponge cakes are delicate cakes made with little or no fat, such as butter, oil, or shortening, making them lighter and airier than butter cakes. Most foam cakes recipes have no little or no chemical leaveners such as baking powder or baking soda; instead, they depend on a large amount of either …
Butter cakes are probably the most popular type of cake. Classic American cakes typically consist of two layers of buttery cake that are filled and covered with a sweet frosting. Butter cakes contain some form of fat, usually butter, margarine, oil, or shortening. Early cakes were leavened only by the air beaten into the butter …
Many of life’s large and small milestones are sweetened and celebrated with a slice of cake. So if you’re planning a birthday, graduation, wedding, or anniversary, a gathering of friends or family dessert, an afternoon tea, or dinner for two, let them eat a cake, but make it your cake! Whether baking a simple butter …
Ahhh… butter. The creamy substance that people love to spread on toast is used to make mouthwatering buttercream frosting and use as a delicious topping for baked potatoes. Butter is one of life’s simple pleasures, but is it vegan? The short answer is no. Butter is not vegan. Butter is a dairy product made by …
While sushi is considered a healthier option, many can’t help but wonder, is sushi vegan? For those thinking about going vegan or who have just started, this is often an important question that needs an answer. And if so, what’s the best way to enjoy vegan sushi options? What is Sushi? Sushi is a Japanese …
Is your favorite soy latte really vegan? Soy milk has been the conventional and go-to option for non-dairy beverages for many years. Soy milk is a vegan favorite because it contains no animal components in commercially available versions. Understanding the origin, many uses, and applications of soy milk show whether this dairy milk alternative is indeed …
We all know that traditional milk products from animals like cows and goats are not considered vegan – but what about some of today’s most popular alternatives? Of course, we choose to switch to non-dairy milk-type products for many reasons. However, many people choose a non-dairy milk alternative, like coconut milk, to ensure their milk …
If you have recently embarked on your journey as a vegan or vegetarian, you are likely looking into many new foods to include in your new diet. One of these is probably tofu, and with good reason. Let’s dive into tofu with what this protein powerhouse is made of, its health benefits, and how to …