Fruity Variations

Here is a quick note on the possible fruity variations on the simple cake.

The rule is apparently quite simple.

1. For every cup of pureed fruit, reduce 1/2 cup flour.
2. For every cup of solid grated fruit, reduce 3/4 cup of flour
3. Replace with 1 cup buttermilk + 1/2 tsp baking soda to moisten the cake instead of  1 cup of milk + 1 tsp baking powder
1. Baking soda reacts with buttermilk better to create more fluffiness
2. instead of 1 cup buttermilk, you can use  mixture of 1 cup milk and 1 tbsp vinegar, kept for 10 mins, and stirred before addition to cake

Strawberry Cake: Add 1 cup of strawberry crush, and reduce sugar by 1/2 cup

Mango Cake: Add 1 cup of mango puree , and reduce sugar by 1/2 cup. This one does not rise so easily. You must use buttermilk for this.

Carrot Cake: Add 1 cup of grated carrot, and 1 tsp of cinnamon powder, and 1 tsp of grated nutmeg.