Air Fryer Cake- How To Make An Amazing Cake With An Air Fryer

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An air fryer is great for cooking a number of dishes, but did you know it can also be used as an oven? One dish in particular that we enjoy making with this appliance is cakes. Sure enough! It’s true – baking time on the Air Fryer takes much less than traditional levels; so not only are these bad boys Healthy (and Tastes Great Too), they’re quick to make.”

What Is An Air Fryer?

Air fryers are mini convection ovens that heat up the air inside the appliance using a fan to circulate it. You can use less oil, which is good for your health and wallet because you’ll be able to eat more food with these tasty treats!

Can I Bake Cake In An Air Fryer?

  • Yes, you can! You’ll be able to bake any type of cake in the air fryer. The recipe we have for the cakes is soft and fluffy but just know that there are some adjustments needed when making your batter according to what’s stated below about temperature levels etcetera.

How To Bake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons
  • all-purpose flour 
  • ½ cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1 tablespoon for sprinkling before each portion into the pan
  • kosher salt
  • ¼ cup Buttermilk beaten
  • Water
  • vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. To make a cake in your air fryer, start by preheating it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Next, spray 1 layer of the 7-inch metal pan using any spray for baking and line the bottom using parchment paper so that it drapes upsides just enough without hanging over edges too much (you can use an offset spatula if needed).
  3. Add sugar, some flour and the cocoa powder all-purpose dry ingredients including salt & baking soda as well as eggs; whisk until thoroughly combined then pour boiling hot water until the batter is thin. Do this for about 2 minutes until a smooth consistency has been achieved adjusting oven temperature accordingly when necessary before placing oiled.
  4. In a 25-minute timeframe, you’ll have this delicious cake cooled and ready for frosting. Let it sit on the rack after 10 minutes so that all of those tasty layers can be admired in their full glory!
  5. Flip over once completely cool before serving with some sprinkles or decorations if you like.

Simple Tips On How To Bake

You can always depend on the air fryer to make a great cake! To help your cakes achieve that signature fluffy look, use lower temperatures. After baking is complete simply check for doneness by inserting toothpicks into each layer–they should be clean or with only crumbs attached.

What If I Don’t Have Butter Milk? What Else Should I Use?

If you’re looking for an alternative, try making it yourself with white vinegar (two spoons will do) and then filling your liquid measuring cup up 1/2 way before adding in any other ingredients! It should get thick after sitting 5 minutes so give how easy is that?

Will The Normal Pan Fit Into My Air Fryer?

Did you know that it’s possible to use a traditional cake pan in your air fryer? Absolutely, any oven pan or plate will work! Ensure that the size fits into the fryer and isn’t too deep. Alternatively, it’s okay to have an extra pan just for your fryers so cooking consistency is always ensured; the same goes if using Instant Pot since they both utilize similar principles of heating oil without burning food which makes everything taste better than ever before (and more healthy!). For recipes specifically meant only for these specific kitchen appliances check out this link.

Can I Freeze A Cake That I Baked In A Fryer?

Why Not! The next time you’re having a chocolate craving, what could be better than having an unfrosted cake waiting for you in the freezer? For this type of food preparation method simply wrap it up tight and store it away from other foods that may spoil before eating. If there’s any doubt about whether something has been properly chilled – say because it was made out of dairy products like milk or yogurt- then don’t take chances: put everything into plastic containers so they’ll get cold quickly enough even without being placed inside another fridge.

My Cake Sank In The Middle, What Could Have Gone Wrong?

There are many reasons why pound cake might sink in the middle.

  • You may have over-mixed it, or not creamed butter and sugar long enough for example! Different ingredients will react differently too – some react violently when combined with baking powder which can cause them to expand rapidly instead of rising properly; others lose their shape quickly due to high temperatures so make sure you follow your recipe carefully before adding any more liquid (sugar syrup).
  • Another thing worth considering is that opening up an unbaked cake could lead air bubbles into mixing together resulting in 3 spectacularly ugly cakes…

How Can I Store Air Fryer Baked Cake?

Storing an unfrosted Air fryer cake can be tricky. The best way to store it is wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or placed inside an airtight container so that its moisture doesn’t escape, and you will have fresh cakes for months! If your homemade delicacy has Frosting on top (or if there’s been any amount of decoration), then do what needs to be done with extra care- keep them at room temperature where they’ll stay good until tomorrow morning–but don’t forget about refrigerating after THAT point because even though these cakes might look fine when served right away from their wrapper(s),

Substitutes For Cake Flavorings

You can change up the flavors in lots of different ways.

  • Substitute vanilla extract with almond or lemon extract, rum, or any other spirit if you’re craving something stronger – just make sure to add a little bit at a time until it tastes right for your taste buds!
  • For those who don’t drink alcohol but still want their cake soaked in Bailey’s Irish Cream flavor (my personal favorite), try substituting that instead.
  • You might also consider spices like cardamom which gives an aromatic twist well worth trying out; there are many recipes online where people have added this particular aroma into pound cakes by either sprinkling on some powder before mixing together thoroughly flour-based mixture so they soak.

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