Question

If a recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of flour and you want to make five times the recipe, how much flour do you need?

Answer 1

To make a plain cake, you can follow this basic recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or stand mixer.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cake dense.

6. Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cake has cooled, you can enjoy it as is, or you can frost it with your choice of frosting. Common options include buttercream frosting, cream cheese frosting, or chocolate ganache. You can also add additional flavorings or mix-ins to the batter, such as lemon zest or chocolate chips, to customize the plain cake according to your preferences.