See usable breakdown of each cake with a simple method. I’ve kept it practical so you can actually follow it without confusion. 🍰 Butter Cake (Soft & Rich) Ingredients 1 cup (225g) butter (soft) 1 cup (200g) sugar 4 eggs 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ cup (120ml) milk 1 tsp vanilla Method Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease a cake tin. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (this step matters—don’t rush it). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Sift flour + baking powder, then fold into the mixture. Add milk and vanilla, mix until smooth. Pour into tin and bake 35–45 mins. Cool before removing. 👉 Tip: Overmixing after adding flour will make it dense—keep it gentle. 🍰 Sponge Cake (Light & Airy) Ingredients 4 eggs ¾ cup (150g) sugar 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla Method Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Line cake tin. Beat eggs + sugar on high until thick, pale, and fluffy (about 5–8 mins). Add vanilla. Sift flour + baking powder, then gently fold in (don’t deflate the air). Pour into tin immediately. Bake 25–30 mins. Let cool upside down if possible to keep height. 👉 Tip: This cake relies on air—not fat—so your whisking technique is everything. 🍰 Pound Cake (Dense & Classic) Ingredients 1 cup (225g) butter 1 cup (200g) sugar 4 eggs 1½ cups (190g) flour 1 tsp vanilla Method Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease loaf tin. Cream butter + sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Fold in flour gradually. Add vanilla and mix. Pour into tin and bake 45–60 mins. Cool completely before slicing. 👉 Tip: This is naturally dense—don’t expect it to rise like sponge. 🍰 Tea Cake (Simple & Everyday) Ingredients ½ cup (100g) sugar ½ cup (120ml) oil or melted butter 2 eggs 1½ cups (190g) flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ cup (120ml) milk 1 tsp vanilla Method Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease loaf or round tin. Mix sugar + oil + eggs until smooth. Add milk and vanilla. Sift flour + baking powder, then mix in. Pour into tin. Bake 35–45 mins. Cool and serve. 👉 Tip: This is the easiest—hard to mess up, great for beginners. #BakingTikTok #EasyCakeRecipe #HomeBakingUK #FoodTok #BakeWithMe - @pattifins