“My daughter asked if we could make it…”
Crinkle cakes are a delightful treat loved by many for their moist texture and rich flavor. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to bake a scrumptious crinkle cake right in your own kitchen. From preparing the batter to assembling the cake and baking it to perfection, we’ll walk you through each step to ensure your crinkle cake turns out perfectly every time.
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Ingredients for the Crinkle Cake:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
| Baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter, softened | 1/2 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Buttermilk | 1 cup |
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | 1/2 cup |
Ingredients for the Crinkle Topping:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a square or rectangular baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup of buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide and Flavor Batter: Divide the batter in half. To one half, add 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
- Layer Batter: Spoon alternating dollops of the vanilla and chocolate batters into the prepared baking pan.
- Create Marbled Effect: Use a knife or spatula to create swirls in the batter, achieving a marbled effect.
- Prepare Crinkle Topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
- Sprinkle Topping: Sprinkle the sugar mixture generously over the top of the cake batter.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the Crinkle Cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
