Simple Cake: 20 Easy and Tasty Homemade Recipes

When you think of childhood, it is common to remember breakfast at Grandma's house. And what could not be missed was that homemade and super cute cake that only she could make. They were simple cakes, without elaborate fillings or toppings, but whose special ingredients were whimsy and love.

The point is that the preparation of these special cakes is simpler than you think, and even without much cooking experience they can be easily reproduced.

The variety of cake fillings and flavors is huge, not to mention the different toppings, colors and shapes used in party cakes. In the case of simple cakes, the options range from the most traditional, such as cornmeal and chocolate, to the more "complex", such as those that take fruit in the recipe.


Check out a selection of cake recipes that take simple, affordable ingredients, pick your favorite ones to try at home and delight yourself.

1. Cornmeal Cake: To begin with the list of cake recipes, which besides being simple have that taste of childhood, nothing better than the Cornmeal Cake. This recipe combines the characteristic flavor of cornmeal with the practicality of the blender and results in a cake that is easy to prepare and even easier to devour.

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2. Carrot Cake: One of Grandmas' most traditional recipes is carrot cake, always accompanied with that dry chocolate icing. In addition to delicious, carrot cake is nutritious and super simple to prepare, a great option for those who live alone and enjoy a good homemade cake.

3. Chocolate Cake: One of the most beloved homemade cakes is hard to find who doesn't like a cuddly chocolate cake. Usually accompanied by a brigadeiro topping (forming the famous? Nega crazy?), The chocolate cake can be served as a dessert or as a? Main course? at an afternoon coffee and is guaranteed success between the adults and the kids.

4. Corn Cake: Still in line with the most traditional recipes, we have the green corn cake recipe. This is quite simple, as it comes down to grinding the corn and using a mixer to mix it with the other ingredients. Easy, cute and delicious!


5. Orange Cake: Super light and cuddly, the orange cake recipe goes well for both breakfast and afternoon, as having the orange as the main ingredient the recipe sweet is balanced with the citrus tone of this fruit. This cake with a cup of latte is a beautiful combination!

6. Pear Cake: Another very light recipe, but with a mild contrast of flavors, as the pears are caramelized, topped with a whiskey syrup. The result promises to be surprising, worth a test!

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7. Banana Cake: The neutral batter with the banana flavor in the background is combined with a caramelized banana topping. The balance is perfect and the result, besides delicious, is super beautiful.

8. Passion Fruit Cake: This is yet another blender recipe, which has practicality as its attribute. Besides easy, the cake brings the memorable taste of passion fruit in a smooth way and combines its acidity with the jelly candy of the same fruit used as a topping.

9. Lemon Cake: Combining the lemon tart and the characteristic cake sweet, the lemon cake recipe is a very good option for those who prefer soft and balanced flavors. This cake is accompanied by a white frosting with lemon zest, which leaves the result, besides tasty, very beautiful.

10. Casca Guava Cake: With the remarkable flavor of guava, this recipe combines with lighter beverages such as chamomile tea, as well as practical cooking and family gathering at the table. Be sure to test!

11. Tingling Cake: This recipe is also the "beats everything in blender and bake" recipe, perfect for those who like cake, but don't have time to stay in the kitchen. The anthill cake recipe combines a neutral batter (vanilla, yogurt, coconut) with sprinkles (which is added before bringing the batter to bake). The result is a smooth and beautiful cake to eat with your mouth and eyes.

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12. Coconut Cake: With a wet texture, this coconut cake recipe is great for serving in afternoon coffees and drawing compliments from visitors. In addition to the cake being delicious, it is easy to reproduce and accompanied by even easier icing.

13. Iced Cake: Refreshing, cute and wet, this is how the iced cake recipe can be described. It's a great dessert or chitute for warmer days, another recipe that pleases the whole family and is easy to prepare.

14 Cassava Cake: This cake is the "mix everything and put it in the oven" type, for the dough just beat all the ingredients in a blender and put to bake, to syrup, mix the ingredients and bring to the fire until thickened. Besides being practical, this recipe has a light texture and the citrus touch of the orange syrup. Worth a try!

15. Yogurt Cake: Easy to remember (and make), this is that recipe for when the urge to eat cake comes in the midst of market shopping. According to the owner of the recipe is this? Yogurt cake, a great choice for a family afternoon coffee.

16. Apple Cake: The combination of apple and cinnamon always works well and it is this combination that is the basis of this recipe. Goes well on colder days with a cup of coffee. The taste is light and the aroma leaves even the neighbors in the mood.

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17. Vanilla Cake: Because it has a mild and light flavor, vanilla cake goes well with different drinks (tea, coffee, juice) and can be combined with jellies and fruit syrups, is a real joker on the table.

18. Strawberry Cake: This recipe is gluten free as wheat flour is replaced by almond flour. In addition it combines the flavor of strawberry and cornmeal and brings the recipe of an orange cream, which according to the owner of the recipe is the perfect accompaniment to this cake. Although it contains many ingredients and contains many preparation steps, this is offset by the final taste of the recipe.

19. Nut Cake: With a healthy air, this recipe is free of oil and butter. The wet effect of the cake is due to the natural yogurt (added on the cake) and the special touch is a result of the texture of the nuts. It's worth testing at home!

20. Pineapple Cake: This recipe is for a stuffed pineapple cake, but for those less experienced in the kitchen it is possible not to stuff the dough and use all the topping cream. The recipe is made up of elements that combine a lot: pineapple and coconut, so it is a great choice to share with who you like best.

Tips for preparing a perfect cake

For the recipe to work and your cake is tasty and with an inviting appearance, you need to take some care during the execution of the recipe, as well as removing the oven and unmolding. Find out what are these measures and tricks that can increase your cake's chances of success and how to apply them correctly.

Respect the measures contained in the recipe: Following the instructions and using the right amount of ingredients is essential for the recipe to work. To avoid making mistakes, use a measuring container or scale and avoid increasing or decreasing the recipe.

Be aware of the oven temperature: Another point that interferes with the result of the cake is the temperature of the oven. Follow the recipe instructions for preheating, temperature, baking time and avoid opening the oven before the cake is more or less baked, but remember to consider the power of your oven. These indications prevent the cake from burning, not baking completely, or even withering.

Consider the features of the shape: It is very important that the size and thickness of the shape match your recipe. Thicker shapes prevent the sides of the cake from burning and the dough should cover from ½ to ¾ the height of the pan. In addition, the greasing process is crucial as it prevents the bottom of the cake from burning and facilitates the process of unmolding the cake.

Use thermal gloves to remove cake from oven: Once you have checked that the cake is actually baked (you can use the toothpick test) it is time to remove it from the oven. Remember to protect your hands well to avoid any risk of burns.

Before unmolding, make sure the cake is cold: To prevent the cake from cracking or sticking to the pan, allow it to cool completely. Also, when you try to unmold the still hot cake you risk a burn.

Now with these tips and cake flavors upstairs your afternoon coffee will be even tastier, just get inspired and get your hands dirty, not forgetting to add a good dose of love to the recipe and draw the family to sip along with you!

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