Sift dry ingredients together
- for even distribution
Butter at room temperature
- for enough air in batter
Beat eggs one at a time
- so that each is well blended
Fold batter, not stir
- with a spatula, one direction
- for lighter, fluffier cake
Do not over-mix batter
- or cake will be tough
Grease & flour pans
- for butter cakes only
Always preheat oven
- or cake will not bake well
- cooking time will be wrong
Cool cake before decorating
- to prevent crumbly top
Coat fruits & nuts with flour
- to prevent sinking to bottom