Butter is the most used and a beloved ingredient used to make cakes and other desserts but the fat in butter is not good for health. For those, who are controlling their cholesterol, weight and want to keep away from heart diseases should try some of these healthy alternatives in cakes. Butter is not going to harm you until and unless you have it often or on a regular basis. If you eat it once in a blue moon, then it is completely fine, but if you are one of those people who bake often, then you must read this…

• Avocado – Do you love eating Avocado? Well, if you do then start using it to bake as well. Just make a puree out of the fruit or buy it from the market and use it instead of butter in your baking recipe. This will not only provide healthy nutrients but also add a little flavour to the cake.
• Olive Oil – You must have noticed several recipes suggesting Vegetable oil instead of butter to bake, but it is best if you pick olive oil. The oil is loaded with nutrients that are great for the health. It is also worth the extra calories because they are all good for our body.
• Greek yogurt – If you want your cake to bake well, which is with moisture, then you should go for Greek yogurt instead of butter. This popular food gives an amazing velvet finish to the cake and makes it quite soft. Other than that, it is good for the health as it provides protein. Make sure you use at least ½ a cup of Greek yogurt for the batter.

• Nut butter – Want the perfect topping for muffins, cupcakes or bagels? You can now make a peanut or almond spread of your choice. Though nut butters taste great as spread on toast and bread but did you know that they are packed with potassium, fibre and healthy fats? They can also be used in cakes as toppings.

• Pumpkin Puree – This might sound a little different but yes pumpkin puree works well as an alternative to butter. It is rich in potassium, fibre, vitamin k and several other nutrients. You can use pumpkin puree in coffee cakes and cupcakes or muffins. They will add flavour and make the cake healthy! Use 3/4^th cup of the puree to get the right taste in the cakes.
• Applesauce – Applesauce is yet another ingredient that can help make moist and delicious cakes. Applesauce has a ton of calories but they are all great for the health. The fibre in applesauce helps in digesting the calories which further helps the internal system of the body. You can swap butter with applesauce for baking cakes as it not only makes them moist but also gives a great taste. Make sure you use the equal amount of applesauce in the cake as you would use the butter.

We hope these tips help you out. If you are sending cake delivery to a loved one, make sure you add these notes too!

When it comes to cakes, if there is anything which can give a tough competition to a chocolate cake it can only be a fruit cake. This has been a holiday favourite cake of most people, and it is also the most widely delivered cakes. But while you relish on the fruit cake, which melts on your tongue and just does not seem to give you enough of it, you would be surprised to know a few amazing facts about them, which will blow your mind. From having travelled to space to being a career for an aged woman, read the most amazing fun facts right here.

The fruit cake goes back to the ages old Roman Times- If history is to be believed, Romans mixed barley mash, pine nuts, pomegranate seeds, honeyed wine and raisins and together shape all of it into a round cake, which was known as satura. Aptly, the word satire, which is a literary device that was invented by the Romans, is derived from this cake, which is a mix of lots of ingredients both sweet and sour. This was what the New York Times said.

The rate at which sugar was priced was way too low – It was only in the 16^th century that this cake became extremely popular all over the world. Author Robert Sietsema in his article named the ‘the history of fruitcake’ put the blame on fruitcake plague for the inexpensive sugar, which was imported to Europe from British in the late 1600s. Then as per a discovery made by someone, fruit cake could be preserved for a long time by simply soaking it in large concentration of sugar, which has an intensifying flavour and colour. The abundance of so much sugar lacing engendered disposing it in some constructive way and that’s how came the fruit cake. Soon by the mid 19^thcentury, fruit cake initial recipe was quite heavy since it was stuffed with pineapples, citrus peel, dates, plums, cherries and pears.

The British royalty has always seen the fruitcake as a special occasion item – If we talk about the wedding fruitcake, it was a rage during the time of Queen Victoria. Also, on festivals like Christmas and other occasions, this cake was seen as a luxury treat. When Queen Victoria married Prince Albert, she served the guests fruit cake. Also, it is said that the Queen waited an entire long year to have a bite of her birthday plum cake to get some self control over her craze for fruit cakes.

It has a longevity – You can eat fruitcake even years after it was made. It is just that the cake must have the preservatives and stored in airtight container.

Travelled to space – And the best fact is that it was taken to a space expedition by astronaut Neil Armstrong but wasn’t consumed for reasons not known. It is now preserved in the space museum.

So, this season when you make cake delivery for someone, send them these royal fruit cakes.

A hearty welcome to all the cake lovers..! We are always in search of an excuse to eat cakes. We bring you the famous cake recipes, which you can try for your breakfast. Another added advantage is that having cakes for breakfast has a number of health benefits. In general, consumption of cakes fetches you a lot of calories and increases the chances of putting on weight. When you have it for breakfast, you tend to feel less hungry and moreover, you can have the entire day to burn the excess calories. Try out these recipes for your breakfast.

• Cherry crisp coffee cake: Mix the butter and the sugars to form a creamy compound. Add eggs and try mixing the whole and then add baking powder, salt and flour. Bake the dough in a pan by mixing brown sugar, oats, melted butter and flour. Allow it to cool and then drizzle over the cooled cake.
• Blueberry buckle: The baking process should be done at a temperature of 175⁰ c. Beat butter with sugar as you do in many of the cake recipes. While heating the mixture, add eggs and vanilla. Prepare a mixture of baking powder and sifted flour with the previous blend. Prepare muffin tins and fill it up with this mixture.
• Chocolate chip banana bread: The recommended temperature for this recipe is 350⁰c. Prepare a mixture of flour, sugar, baking soda and table salt. Prepare another mixture of bananas, eggs, yogurt, chocolate chips, vanilla and butter. Mix it up with the previous dry ingredients. Baking process is carried out for about one hour until the mixture turns golden brown in colour. Then, it’s ready to be served.
• Triple chocolate bread: The baking process in this recipe is about 250⁰ c. The ingredients are bananas, carrots, maple syrup, orange juice, cocoa powder, dark chocolate vegan, rice flour, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda and vanilla. Prepare the mixture of mashed bananas and grated carrots. Add the other listed ingredients and mix it up well. Bake it for about 50 minutes and it is ready to be consumed.
• Swedish coffee cake: Prepare a mixture of flour and butter. In a saucepan, make a combination of water and butter; and heat it until the butter melts completely. Cut off heat and add vanilla and flour. Stir the mixture well and continue to heat it until the mixture turns shiny. Turn the hat off and allow it to cool down a bit. Add the required number of eggs and continue to bake until it turns brownish. After cooling down, spread the mixture of powdered sugar, vanilla, milk and butter.
• Lemon strawberry coffee cake: As in all the above recipes, prepare a mixture of salt, baking soda, baking powder and flour. Use an electric mixer, to make a bend of sugar and butter. Add eggs, vanilla, flour mixture, butter milk and sugar mixture. After beating this mixture, add lemon peel. Pour this mixture into a pan and bake for about 20 minutes. The baked cake is allowed to cool for about 10 minutes. Gently loosen the cake from the pan edges. It is ready to serve..!

Aren’t these recipes yummy…???  There are numerous cake recipes out there and you don’t have to confine yourself for a limited cake types. Explore the taste of cakes out there. Order now and wait for the cake delivery boy to knock your door.

Cup cakes are one of the world’s most loved snacks. In many parts of the world, it is often referred as “fairy cake”. For a long time, these cakes have stood as a mark of love. Girls often do bake this cake especially for their boyfriends. Why don’t you give a try to bake it..? We will help you out regarding this. Check out the perfect way of baking the cupcakes here under:

Select a recipe of your choice:

• If you have no idea of the cup cake recipes, then pick a cake mix and follow the stipulated instructions. Carrot cake, angel food, devil food, German chocolate and lemon are the popular flavours of cake mix. You can also try to give a touch of your taste by adding a variety of spices or other extracts.
• Many homemade recipes include ingredients like flour, eggs, vanilla, sugar and butter. There are dozens of cup cake recipes available, which can be readily chosen by you.

Select cup cake liners:

• Pick muffin pans, which have an attractive design.
• Paper cup cake liners can help you to bake taller cakes and the removal process can be done with ease.
• Don’t you have any liners available…? The better alternative is to grease and flour each cup.  You can also try to bake the cup cake batter in ice cream cones, preferably, whose bottoms are flat.

Fill the liners:

• When you fill the cup cake liners, make sure that you don’t fill it up completely. Failing to do so can result in overflow, which you will hate from the bottom of your heart.
• Confine the batter only to two teaspoons, if the batter is thick. Use a measuring cup in case of thin batter.

Baking and cooling:

• Preheat the oven and allow the cupcakes to bake in this oven. Make sure to follow the standard guidelines to adjust baking times.
• The toothpick test can help you to estimate the status of baking in cupcakes. Insert a toothpick in the centre of the cake. If the toothpick contains wet batter when you remove it, you should allow it to spend some more time in the hot oven. A clean toothpick indicates the doneness of the cake.
• Allow the cupcakes to cool for about 5 to 10 minutes. Hot cakes are too fragile and break easily.
• Before toping them with ice, ensure that these cakes are cooled down completely on a wire frame.

Frost and decorate:

• Make use of a pastry bag which is fitted with a round tip to add frosting, cream or other fillings.
• Are the cup cakes completely cooled..? Then it’s time for you to show your creativity..! Reflect it while frosting and decorating the cake.
• A flat metal spatula is used for frosted cupcakes to spread the frosting.
• Paste food colouring can be used to decorate the cupcakes by adding colour to the frost.

Now, it’s ready to be served. If you don’t want to bake a cake for yourself, the cake delivery shops are always at your service.

Cake is something we cannot miss to give it a try. Whatever the mode, the flavour and the ingredients, this sweet baked thing makes one smile and feel happy.

And it became a cake!

Earlier, it was known as a modification of bread. Now, cake has come a long way. Numerous recipes and flavours, this dessert is definitely a favourite for all across the world. The word ‘Cake’ has a Viking origin. Those who are keen to know about cake delivery must know the fact that the word ‘cake’ originally comes from the word ‘Kaka.’

It is said that the world’s famous bakers were the ancient Egyptians. They used to bake a cake over hot stones. Do you know why cakes are fluffy and round? This is because it was made of unused breads, which were 2-3days old. Natural yeasts were used to give it a flat top.

Whipping eggs for making a fluffy cake was discovered in the 18^th century. Then baking soda and baking powder were invented. With the discovery of temperature regulating oven and availability of sugar; baking a cake became more common and often.

Many years ago, Celtic people used to celebrate a festival called Beltane Festival. They used to light a bonfire on a hilltop and rolled down round shaped cakes from the top of the hill. If the cake did not break, it will bring good fortune; that is what they believed.

A modern cake made with flour, sugar, egg and butter only came to light in the 19^th century.

It is true that cake has gone through variations throughout the years and centuries. But the popularity of this sweet sensation has remained intact. Day by day, it is increasing. There are too many variations available now. One can choose a cake from the plenty of flavours and recipes that are laid down before them. Sometimes it becomes confusing about what to choose and what not.

Make it on your own

Want to bake a cake on your own? Well, this is not a very hard task. You just need to arrange few ingredients and can start on any time. The main things that are needed to bake a cake are white flour, baking powder, eggs, butter, sugar syrup and baking soda. After making a batter with these, one can easily bake a cake in an oven. One can also add dry fruits, vanilla essence and whipped cream to make it more delicious and attractive.

Cake is for every occasion

From birthdays to weddings and every celebration, cakes serve the purpose. Without cutting a cake, a happy occasion does not end. In fact, there are varieties of cakes for every celebration. One can choose from those plenty options. One can also order cakes from various sites and can choose their favourite from them. The dessert, which is loved by all, is readily available everywhere. So, gorge on a cake whenever you want! It is a treat for your taste buds.