A "gold cake" typically refers to a cake that has a rich, golden-yellow color. It's often achieved by using egg yolks in the batter, which give the cake its characteristic hue. Here's a basic recipe for a delicious gold cake:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- Food coloring (optional, for a deeper gold color)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter and vegetable oil until smooth and creamy. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add Food Coloring (Optional): If you want a deeper golden color, you can add a few drops of yellow food coloring to the batter and mix until the desired color is achieved.
Fill Cake Pans: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake: Place the cake pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on the cakes.
Cool and Frost: Once the cakes are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting: You can frost the gold cake with your favorite frosting. A classic choice is a vanilla buttercream, but cream cheese frosting or chocolate ganache would also complement the flavors well.
Decorate (Optional): If desired, you can decorate the cake with edible gold dust, sprinkles, or any other decorative elements to enhance its golden theme.
Enjoy your homemade gold cake! It's perfect for special occasions or anytime you want a visually appealing and delicious dessert.