Any1 know the recipe 4 making a good cake?

Because I want to make the best cake for my birthday.Any1 know the recipe 4 making a good cake?
Go to foodnetwork.com. They have alot of good recipes. =)Any1 know the recipe 4 making a good cake?
it seems as though you are baking a cake for the first time ...i would suggest that you use a box cake mix and follow the directions and measure everything exactly and as jai said dont overmix your cake many people have the tendacy to put it on the mixer and forget it.. or they think it not mixed enough even it there are small lumps they will bake out ....good luck ...its a bummer to bake your own cake but its fun....
Have you heard of ';tres leches';??? That cake is soooooooooo good!!!
I assume you're not really familiar with baking.? Cakes are one thing that are as good or better when made with a mix. A mix is much less likely to ';fall';, and the cost is a lot less than baking from scratch. look at the cake mix section of your grocers and pick out the one you like!
I have a Better Homes and Gardens cook book, but I won't type all the recipes. They have a white chocolate cake, a Mocha Torte, and both are really to die for. If you go to bhg.com and type in cake, it will give you a bunch of recipes that you can print or even email to yourself. BHG is the best for old fashion and new recipes. But if you don't find something there, I also have an American Heritage cookbook with recipes for cakes introduced into American cooking from other countries. If that sounds of interest, email me at finholl@yahoo.com and I will email you back a list of cakes
Whether you are using a box or from scratch two keys are: do not over beat the batter and ONLY open the oven door when you think it is done (toothpick test as quickly as possible)
BIRTHDAY TREAT CAKE





1 frosted 9 x 13 inch cake


30 to 35 small, light-weight toys such as balls, rubber dinosaurs, rubber cars, rubber or plastic insects, etc.


1 special birthday toy


2 toothpicks


Sm. pieces of paper


Glue or tape





Cut cake into as many pieces as your child's class size and leave in cake pan. On each square piece you have just cut, place a toy. Plan on cutting a larger piece for the birthday boy/girl for their special toy and their little happy birthday banner supported by toothpicks.
Triple Decker Coconut Cake


1/2 cup unsalted butter


1 1/2 cups sugar


1 teaspoon vanilla


1/4 teaspoon almond extract


1/2 cup coconut milk


2 eggs


2 teaspoons baking powder


pinch mace or nutmeg


2 cups all purpose flour


1/2 cup toasted coconut shreds








Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan or two, 7-by-3-inch loaf pans, with butter or non-stick cooking spray.





In a mixer, cream the butter with the sugar, and then add in the vanilla, and almond extract. Fold in coconut milk, then baking powder, salt, flour, and coconut and blend well.





Spoon batter into prepared pan(s). Place on baking sheet. Bake until done (30 to 40 minutes - depending on size of cakes).





Cool well.





Topping:


1/4 cup white sugar


1/3 cup brown sugar


2 tablespoons unsalted butter


1/2 cup coconut milk


1 cup coconut - shredded





Meanwhile, make topping. Place everything but the coconut in a small saucepan. Cook over low to medium heat until mixture thickens. Stir in coconut. Distribute topping over cooled cake(s).


Lane Cake Filling


Submitted by: Carol


Rated: 4 out of 5 by 3 members Prep Time: 10 Minutes


Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes


Yields: 12 servings





';A rich luscious filling for Lane cake. It's made with coconut, pecans, raisins and candied cherries.';


INGREDIENTS:


1/2 cup butter, softened


1 1/4 cups white sugar


8 egg yolks


1/2 cup water


1 teaspoon brandy flavoring 1 cup chopped pecans


1 cup raisins


1/2 cup candied cherries,


chopped


1/2 cup flaked coconut





DIRECTIONS:


1. Put butter or margarine and the sugar into the top of a double boiler away from the heat. Beat together. Add egg yolks and beat well. Stir in water and brandy flavoring. Place over boiling water. Cook and stir until thickened. Add pecans, raisins, cherries and coconut. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Remove from heat. Allow filling to cool before using.
Apricot-Almond Coffee Cake:





4 ounces cream cheese, softened


1/2 cup apricot preserves


1 (16-ounce) package pound cake mix, divided


Pinch of orange food coloring powder (optional)


1 (8-ounce) container sour cream


1/2 cup milk


2 large eggs


1/2 teaspoon almond extract


1/2 cup sliced almonds


Glaze





Beat cream cheese, apricot preserves, 1 tablespoon cake mix, and, if desired, orange food coloring powder just until blended; set mixture aside.





Beat sour cream, milk, eggs, almond extract, and remaining cake mix at low speed with an electric mixer 30 seconds or until blended. Increase speed to medium, and beat 3 more minutes.





Pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan. Drop cream cheese mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls evenly over batter. Swirl batter gently with a knife. Sprinkle almonds evenly over top.





Bake at 350掳 for 25 to 28 minutes or until golden.





Cool on a wire rack 20 minutes. Drizzle Glaze over slightly warm cake or individual pieces.





Yield: Makes 15 servings
Go to marthastewart.com, you'll find cake recipes there.
Duncan hinds with homemade icing
http://Allrecipies.com has heaps of cake recipies .. with reviews by people who made the recipie at home





Have fun :)





I don't know your specific taste so you'll have to see the site.
strawberry cake





50 min 10 min prep serves 16





(18 1/4 ounce) box French vanilla cake mix


1 pint strawberry ice cream, melted


3 eggs


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened


1/4 cup sour cream


3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened


2 tablespoons berry liqueur (Chambord)


1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar


2 drops red food coloring


1 cup sliced strawberries (to garnish)





Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat standard bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray. Dust with flour, shake out excess.


With electric mixer, beat cake mix, melted ice cream, %26amp; eggs in a bowl for 3 minutes on medium speed. Scrape into prepared cake pan.


Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until tooth pick comes out clean. Cool pan on wire rack 20 minutes.


Frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, butter %26amp; liqueur on medium speed until light %26amp; creamy (2 mins or so). On low speed, gradually beat in confectioners sugar, about 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in food coloring. Refridgerate while cake cools.


Once cake is cool, spread frosting over top %26amp; sides. Garnish with sliced strawberries. Refridgerate until ready to serve. ENJOY!