CHAMELEON CAKE
Whether this recipe becomes a loaf, a layer cake, or cupcakes you will find it versatile, moist, and delicious. Make it the day ahead if you plan to cube or slice the cake. Once cut, feel free to freeze it. It has been served in my family since the 1950s. This one recipe can easily provide the start for a dozen different...
Provided by Maureen Haddock
Categories Cakes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Add sugar to oil in a medium size bowl and mix with an electric hand mixer.
- 2. Beat the eggs into the sugar and oil. Then add vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt.
- 3. Set this batter aside. In a separate bowl, combine the baking powder with the flour. Add portions of the flour mixture to the batter, alternating with portions of milk, ending with flour.
- 4. Now, choose a shape! Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes at 325° F. OR Spoon batter into well-greased or paper-lined muffin tins (makes 14) and bake at 375° F for 20 to 30 minutes. OR Pour batter into two well-greased eight-inch layer cake pans and bake cakes at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes.
- 5. Get creative: Chameleon cake is delicious served with fruit and whipped cream, covered in maple syrup, or glazed with a caramel icing. It can be sliced into fingers to serve plain with tea or cubed for dipping into a chocolate fondue. Freeze it in slices for a quick dessert at a later time. For a fun family dessert, serve a platter of cake slices and a tray of sauces, fruit, ice cream, and sprinkles. Tell the children it is "make your own dessert" night. For grown-ups only, splash a little rum over the cake then top with whipped cream and pineapple.
- 6. Reinvent it! I have friends who skip the almond extract and add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. The expert followers of Just a Pinch will have great substitution ideas. I have used alternate flours such as oat or spelt.
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[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe to a friend.
Bevas Bevastro
[email protected]This cake was a bit of a disappointment. It didn't taste as good as I thought it would.
Nozibul Basar
[email protected]I had some trouble finding the ingredients for this recipe.
Md Raja Khan
[email protected]The instructions for this recipe are a bit confusing.
Mohammad Ershad
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.
Monday Agbebs
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
kamz gaming
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks! It's so festive and colorful.
mozahid hossen
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Mb Bot
[email protected]This cake is a work of art! It's so beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Md Shaalam
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful, and the colors are just stunning. I love that it's a bit different from your average cake.
Zaria Phillips
[email protected]This cake is so beautiful and unique! I love the way the colors blend together. It's also really delicious. I highly recommend it.
Vuyiswa Mokoena
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was moist and fluffy, and the colors were beautiful. I'll definitely be making this again.
AESTHETIC GURL
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any special occasion.
Leanne Rowen
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe, but it turned out to be a disaster. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the colors were not as vibrant as I had hoped. I won't be making this again.
Tasveer Tanha
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the colors are just beautiful. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
James Leak
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit! She loved the colors and the taste. It was also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.
ayan YT
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and turned out absolutely stunning! The colors were so vibrant and the cake itself was moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.