My Journey into Fluffy Cakes and Caramel Whipped Dream
As part of my EDTC300 learning project at the University of Regina, I’ve been exploring the world of baking. I wanted to challenge myself to make beautiful and tasty cakes from scratch—and this time, I focused on getting that perfectly fluffy base I’ve been trying to achieve.
👩🍳 Step 1: A Better Base – The Cake
In my earlier cakes, the texture was not as light as I wanted. This time, I made one important change: I added eggs to help with structure and fluffiness. I mixed the batter with a lot more care, combining all-purpose flour, sugar, and cocoa powder with eggs and milk.
aiming for a soft and fluffy texture.
I was so happy with how the cake came out of the oven—firm but soft, and evenly baked.
🖼️ Freshly baked cake—golden, fluffy, and ready for magic.
🍯 Step 2: The Cream – A Sweet Caramel Twist
I wanted a simple but rich topping that matched the cozy flavor of the cake. After searching, I found the perfect recipe for Caramel Whipped Cream. I imagined something elegant yet minimal—just a light floral swirl of whipped cream with maybe a few strawberries on top.
So I started with a caramel base—butter, sugar, and cornstarch to thicken it. I was amazed by how rich and delicious it turned out!
🖼️ Cooking the caramel base—my kitchen smelled like a dessert café.
🌀 Step 3: Real-Life Twist – The Cream Fiasco
My whipped cream looked good when I was making it—but when I tried to pipe it, everything got messy. It wouldn’t hold its shape the way I imagined. 😅
Instead of fighting with it, I went with a simple spread on top and added fresh sliced strawberries. The decoration didn’t match the vision in my head, but you know what? The taste made up for it!
🖼️ The final cake with caramel whipped cream and
strawberries—simple and satisfying.
✨ Reflection: What I Learned
This cake felt like a mini success. I got the fluffiness I was craving, I experimented with a new cream, and I learned that sometimes the simplest presentation is still beautiful.
Baking teaches you patience and creativity. Even when things don’t go as planned, the joy of creating something delicious from scratch is unmatched. I can’t wait to keep going on this learning journey—with more flavors, fun, and maybe a working piping bag next time! 😄
About The Author
Poonam .
"An experienced Early Childhood Educator reconnecting with my passion for teaching through EDTC 300. Excited to explore educational technology and collaborate with like-minded educators!"
I love your comment on ‘patience and creativity!’ So true when it comes to baking. Good job taking a little mistake and making the most out of it!
Your post was such a heartwarming and relatable read! It’s amazing to see how far you’ve come in your baking journey—especially with mastering that fluffy base. That’s no small feat! I loved how honest you were about the whipped cream struggles too (we’ve all been there 😅), and your decision to embrace simplicity actually made the cake look even more inviting.
The caramel whipped cream sounds divine—and the combo with strawberries? Chef’s kiss!
It’s inspiring how you’re learning not just recipes, but patience and creativity along the way. Can’t wait to see what you try next—maybe something with layers or a new flavor twist?