5 Tips And Tricks To Make Fluffy And Soft Cakes

1. Use Room Temperature Ingredients Room temperature ingredients (especially eggs, butter, and milk) mix more evenly into the batter, which helps create a smooth and well-aerated mixture. This leads to a finer crumb and a fluffier texture. Take your ingredients out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before you start baking. (Image source: Canva)

2. Mix Butter and Sugar Well Creaming butter and sugar together traps air in the mixture, which expands during baking, resulting in a lighter cake. Beat the butter and sugar together for at least 3-5 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy. (Image source: Canva)

3. Don’t Overmix the Batter Overmixing the batter can develop gluten in the flour, leading to a dense and tough cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined and no more. Fold in the dry ingredients gently using a spatula. (Image source: Canva)

4. Measure Ingredients Accurately Baking is a science, and even small inaccuracies in measuring ingredients can affect the cake's texture. Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate measurements and level off dry ingredients with a knife. (Image source: Canva)

5. Use Proper Baking Temperature Baking at the right temperature ensures even cooking and helps the cake rise properly. Preheat your oven and use an oven thermometer to check that it reaches the correct temperature. Avoid opening the oven door too often during baking. (Image source: Canva)

Inputs By: Chef Dheeraj Mathur, Cluster Executive Chef, Radisson Blu, Kaushambi, Delhi NCR (Image source: ABP Live AI)