Cakes are basically described as a sweet dessert that has been baked where prolonged heating mostly in an oven is done but can also be baked using hot ash as well as hot stones. During baking, heat is transferred from the top and bottom surface of the cakes to the center changing the batter or the dough into a firm dry crust and a softer center. The batter or the dough for making a cake is usually made of flour, sugar, eggs, a liquid which can be either water or milk, a leavening agent such as baking powder and either butter, oil or margarine can be used. Other ingredients and flavorings used in a cake usually include fruits, nuts, extracts such as those of vanilla and icing which can be of buttercream or any other substance. Most people buy cakes for celebrations such as anniversaries, weddings, birthdays among others.
There are various categories of cakes which differ on the ingredients used as well as the mixing techniques. Some of these cakes include chiffon cakes, butter cakes, coffee cakes, chocolate cakes, butter cakes, sponge cakes and many others. Whipped eggs, flour, and sugar are the main ingredients of a sponge cake which are made such that air is trapped in a protein matrix which is the beaten eggs so as to provide some leavening where the batter foams hence becoming light and soft. Chocolate cakes can be made in any way but melted chocolate or cocoa flavoring is added. Combination of butter and sugar which are beaten for some time is necessary so as to add air when making the batter for butter cakes. Different shapes, as well as different decorations which depend on the occasion, are used when making cakes.
Making custom cakes is usually done according to the specifications of an individual which ranges from the ingredients to be used in making the cake, the design of the cake as well as how the cake is to be decorated. Custom cakes are usually made specifically and are personalized for the person who has made an order from individuals who make cakes. A person can order a custom cake for any occasion including wedding, graduation, birthday among many others. Custom cakes have to be pre-ordered before the set time for the occasion so as to give the person making them time to prepare the cake according to one’s specifications. Custom cakes are usually prepared in the most unique way which enables an individual to embrace their vision in creativity and also they can share it with a skilled profession who is able to make the best out of the creativity. Custom cakes are also made with a lot of care and attention ensuring that one brings out the best of the cake. Paying for any given custom cake which is unique gives the best value for the money offered.
