When I was growing up, we usually had a cake in the house. It was no big deal. These days, it seems like a homemade "from scratch" cake is a delicacy!
Making a cake from scratch isn't that difficult, just a bit more difficult than preparing a cake mix, but the results are well worth it.
Cakes come in all shapes and sizes. Simple cakes baked and iced (or not) in a square cake pan are great for "every day". Fancier cakes, like layer cakes, seem kind of like special occasion cakes - they take a little more time to prepare. Of course layer cakes are traditional birthday party fare. But there's no reason you can't invent a special occasion either!
My favorite cake my mom made was her carrot cake. It is easy to make and this is how you do it!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Blend together sugar, oil and eggs. Beat until slightly thickened.
Mix flours, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Combine with egg mixture. Stir in carrot, apple, raisins and nuts.
Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 by 13 inch cake pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool. Then eat!
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