How to make a simple cake
In the past 10 days, baking and simple dessert making have been the focus of everyone's attention among the hot topics and content on the Internet. In particular, the search volume for the topic "How to make a simple cake" has increased significantly. This article will combine popular trends to provide you with a simple and easy-to-follow cake making guide, and attach structured data for easy reference.
1. Analysis of hot topics

The following are the hot topics and search volume data related to "cake making" in the past 10 days:
| hot topics | Search volume (10,000) | Hot trends |
|---|---|---|
| Simple cake recipe | 15.2 | rise |
| No oven cake | 8.7 | stable |
| Cake Tutorial for Beginners | 12.4 | rise |
| Healthy low sugar cake | 6.9 | rise |
2. Simple cake making steps
Based on popular demand, we recommend one“Basic Sponge Cake”The method is suitable for novices and does not require complicated tools.
1. Prepare materials
| Material | Dosage |
|---|---|
| Low gluten flour | 100g |
| eggs | 3 |
| fine sugar | 80g |
| milk | 30ml |
| vegetable oil | 20ml |
2. Production steps
Step 1: Beat the eggs
Put the eggs and caster sugar into a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer at high speed until the color becomes lighter and the volume expands (about 5 minutes).
Step 2: Add flour
Sift in the low-gluten flour and mix gently with a spatula to avoid defoaming.
Step 3: Add liquid
Pour in the milk and vegetable oil and continue to stir until completely combined.
Step 4: Bake
Pour the batter into the mold, place it in the middle rack of the preheated oven (170°C), and bake for 25-30 minutes.
3. Frequently Asked Questions (Popular Questions)
| question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What to do if you don’t have an oven? | You can use the "cake" function of the rice cooker or a steamer instead. |
| What causes the cake to collapse? | It could be that it's not whipped enough or the baking time isn't enough. |
| How to reduce sugar? | It can be reduced to 60 grams, but it will affect the fluffiness. |
4. Popular Decoration Suggestions
According to recent social platform data, the following decoration methods are the most popular:
| Decoration method | heat index |
|---|---|
| Fruit cream (strawberry/blueberry) | ★★★★★ |
| chocolate glaze | ★★★★ |
| Simple frosting writing | ★★★ |
5. Tips
1. All tools must be water-free and oil-free. This is the key to success.
2. Immediately turn upside down to cool after baking to prevent shrinkage.
3. Popular alternative: Use yogurt instead of milk for a moister texture.
This basic cake is simple to make, takes about 40 minutes, and costs less than 20 yuan. It has recently been a popular recipe shared on platforms such as Xiaohongshu and Douyin. Give it a try!
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