Prepare ingredients

1 ½ cups cake flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

⅓ cup butter, room temperature

½ cup (74 grams) sugar

2 eggs, plus one yolk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

¾ cup (57 grams) buttermilk

Buttercream Frosting

½ cup butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⅛ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons milk

How to cook?

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2.Make the batter. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3.Cream butter and sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

4.Beat in eggs and additional yolk with the vanilla extract.

5.Add the dry mixture in alternatively with buttermilk and continue to beat, about 1 minute.

6.Divide batter into prepared cake bake pan wells. Smooth the top and bake for 20-25 minutes.

7.While mini cakes bake, make the buttercream frosting. Cream butter in a mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract and salt.

8.Add milk a little at a time until the frosting reaches preferred consistency. Set aside until ready to use.

9.Remove cakes from the oven and place on a wire rack for 5 minutes before turning out. Place on a wire rack and cool completely before frosting to your heart’s desire.

Tips For Making The Best Mac and Cheese

Don’t overcook your noodles. The noodle is the base of the entire dish, so it’s crucial that you choose the right kind of pasta. Noodles with lots of nooks and crannies—such as shells, mini penne, elbows, and corkscrews—ensure you achieve maximum cheesiness with every bite. If the dish is eventually being baked in the oven, parboil the noodles and drain when they’re still slightly chewy.

Don’t forget the roux! Though it might be tempting to use a recipe that doesn’t require a roux, it’s a helpful step that improves the dish’s texture. To begin, cook equal parts flour and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until a paste forms. Whisk in warm milk until it creates a creamy sauce, and then stir in your shredded cheese until it reaches a smooth consistency.

Use a variety of cheeses. To ensure the flavors aren’t too strong for the kids, choose cheeses that everyone will love. A good rule of thumb is to choose one sharp and one creamy, such as sharp cheddar and jack, or gruyere and Parmesan.