Vanilla Sponge Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan.
• Beat eggs and sugar together until fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
• Slowly add melted butter and stir until combined.
• Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Chocolate Mug Cake

A quick and easy alternative to bakery items like muffins or brownies. Perfect for a wedding dessert catering menu!

Instructions:

• 4 tbsp flour
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp milk
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for drizzle)

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan.
• Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
• Fold in flour, lemon zest, and baking powder.
• Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
• Mix lemon juice and powdered sugar to make the drizzle, then pour over the cake while still warm.

Banana Bread

This classic bakery item is perfect for events or casual gatherings.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
• Mix mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar.
• Stir in egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add flour, mixing until combined.
• Pour into the loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.

Carrot Cake

Another event-friendly item that would pair well with choco lava cakes or even brownies on a wedding dessert catering menu.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

• Pre heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
• Mix sugar and oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
• Stir in grated carrots, then fold in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
• Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.

           Once you’ve mastered these easy cakes, you’ll be on your way to baking more advanced recipes with confidence. Consider expanding into other bakery items for events, like muffins, brownies, or choco lava cakes!