There’s nothing like a moist cake after dinner or as a special treat. You can make cakes for holidays or to give as gifts as well. When you make a cake, there are a few tips to keep in mind so that you get the delicious flavors in the sweet confection and so that you get just the right texture that you want.

The cold ingredients that you use should be at room temperature before you combine them. This will make them easier to blend together and will usually prevent lumps from forming, especially when you’re using butter. If you don’t want to use buttermilk, you can use milk. However, remove a tablespoon of milk, substituting lemon juice to give the same flavors that you would get from using the buttermilk. You can cut butter into smaller pieces to get it to room temperature faster than by leaving it on … Read More ...