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No matter your age or taste choice, cake is an important part of celebrations. From the rich chocolate flavour to the fruity pineapple flavour, everyone loves cake. The custom of cutting a cake has become associated with birthdays, even though it is not always done. Celebrating another year of life has come to include cutting into a beautifully decorated cake, usually to the accompaniment of happy songs and good wishes. Have you ever wondered why we cut cake on birthdays, though? Here is what you need to know.
History of cake
Celebrating birthdays by cutting cakes has a long and interesting past that goes back to ancient times. In honour of Artemis, the Greek goddess of the moon, they served round cakes with candles. The candles were often lit on the cake to make it look like the moon. In Roman times, people celebrated birthdays with a flat, sweet cake that looked like the moon. However, the modern cake-cutting tradition can be traced to Germany, where they baked Kinderfest cakes in the 15th century. As this custom spread, candles were added to show how many years the person had lived and to make a wish for the future. It's now a worldwide sign of happiness and making wishes on a special day.
Now that you know why birthdays are marked by the tradition of cutting a cake, here are five recipes for delicious homemade round cakes.
Chocolate cake
Creating a simple eggless chocolate cake is a breeze. Begin by combining 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, ¼ cup of cocoa powder, 1 tsp of baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Add 1 cup of water, ⅓ cup of vegetable oil, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1 tsp of white vinegar. Mix until smooth, then pour the batter into a round greased cake pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes. Let it cool and enjoy your eggless chocolate cake!
Pineapple cake
In a bowl, mix together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a bit of salt. This will make a delicious pineapple cake that doesn't need eggs. Put in ⅓ cup of vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of pineapple juice. Blend until everything is well mixed. Put the batter into a cake pan that has been greased. Put it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 35 minutes. For an extra pineapple kick in every bite, you can frost it with frosting that tastes like pineapple after it has cooled. Enjoy your pineapple cake without eggs!
Black forest cake
The layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries that make up a Black Forest cake are what make this traditional German treat so popular. With chocolate shavings and more cherries as common toppings.
To create a delicious eggless Black Forest cake, begin by preparing two layers of chocolate sponge cake. Combine 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Please include the following ingredients in your recipe: 1 cup of water, ⅓ cup of vegetable oil, 1 tsp of white vinegar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Now bake the cakes at a temperature of 350°F (175°C) for approximately 30 minutes. After allowing the cakes to cool, proceed to assemble them by layering with whipped cream and cherries. Apply a generous layer of whipped cream to the cake's surface, ensuring even coverage. For a traditional Black Forest cake, sprinkle chocolate shavings and cherries on top. Enjoy!
Strawberry cake
Start by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing and coating a cake pan. Then, make a delicious strawberry cake without eggs. Put 1 and a half cups of all-purpose flour, one cup of sugar, one teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Add ¼ cup of oil, 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavour, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1 cup of strawberry puree. Before you bake it for 30 to 35 minutes, pour the batter into the pan. You can frost it with strawberry cream and real strawberries for a tasty treat after it cools down.
Butterscotch cake
Before you start making the delicious eggless butterscotch cake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a cake pan. 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of baking soda should be mixed together in a bowl. Mix in 1 cup of butterscotch chips. Put 1 cup of yoghurt, ½ cup of milk, and 1/3 cup of oil in a different bowl. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together, and then pour the batter into the pan. Keep it in the oven to bake. Once done, set it aside to cool for a while, then frost it with butterscotch frosting and enjoy!
