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How to Not Burn the Outside of Cake. Several things can go wrong when you are baking a cake; one of the most common problems is when the outside burns. Often, even though the exterior of the cake has burnt, the batter on the inside is still not cooked.
- Serena Styles
- Follow The Recipe
- Room Temperature
- Measure Properly
- Cake Flour
- Don’T Over-Mix, Don’T Under-Mix
- Use Parchment Paper Rounds
- Don’T Open The Oven
- Bounce-Back Test
- Allow to Cool Completely in Pan
- Storing & Transporting Cakes
This sounds obvious, right? Following the recipe is the most important cake baking tip you’ll ever hear/read. It’s also the most ignored. We often substitute ingredients in recipes based on what we have. Subbing out eggs, reducing sugar, using liquid sweetener instead of dry, all-purpose instead of cake flour, baking soda for powder, egg whites ins...
This tip could get a little long so let me direct you to my entire post on why room temperature ingredients are important. “Room temperature” isn’t listed next to ingredients for fun. There’s science and legitimate reason behind it. If a recipe calls for room temperature ingredients, use room temperature ingredients like eggs, sour cream, butter, a...
This tip also sounds like a no-brainer, but it’s where we most often make mistakes. The difference between a recipe success and a recipe failure could lie within 1 mis-measured tablespoon of sugar. Measuring ingredients properly is imperative. Flour is the most common mis-measured ingredient. When measuring flour, use the “spoon & level”method. Do ...
The more cake baking experience I have, the more often I reach for cake flour instead of all-purpose flour. You see, cake flour is a low protein flour that’s finely milled into a delicate consistency. This soft, tender texture directly translates into your baked cake. However, some recipes simply cannot withstand fine cake flour. Chocolate cake, fo...
Whether a recipe calls for mixing batter with an electric mixer or simply using a whisk, make sure you’re mixing the cake batter together *just until* the ingredients are combined. Over-mixing batter, whether that’s for cakes, cupcakes, breads, muffins, etc, lends a tough-textured baked good because you’re deflating all the air and over-developing ...
First, make sure you have quality cake pans. From one baker to another, I swear by Fat Daddio’s cake pans. I own the 9-inch, 8-inch, and 6-inchround pans. Incredible quality for the price. I’m not working with this brand, I’m just a genuine fan. No matter what size or brand cake pan you use, make sure you prepare it appropriately. These days I ALWA...
Don’t open the oven 25 times as the cake bakes. This lets in cool air and the drastic temperature change causes the rising cake to sink. (Temperature change is the same reason cheesecake can develop cracks. See How to Prevent Cracks in Cheesecake.) Rather, follow the baking time in the recipe and check the cake one or two times for doneness. (Next ...
You can determine if a cake is done by testing with a toothpick. Stick a toothpick in the center of the cake and if it comes out clean, it’s cooked through. But let me tell you what I do instead. And you don’t need to waste time and fumble around for a toothpick: Remove the cake from the oven or leave it in, your choice. Gently press down on the ca...
This sounds like a no-brainer, but we’re often in a rush—myself included. Assembling and/or decorating cakes before they’re completely cool is literally a recipe for disaster. The flavor hasn’t settled and the frosting will melt. Some bakers may disagree, but I always cool my cakes completely inside the pans. I do the same for cupcakes, quick bread...
Unless otherwise noted, cakes taste best at room temperature. (Love dark chocolate mousse cake cold though!) If you prepare cake one day ahead of time, you can bake and cool it, then cover it tightly and keep at room temperature. Fresh frosting tastes best, so assemble and frost the day of serving. If storing a frosted cake, keep it covered in the ...
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Do you love baking delicious cakes but struggle with frosting them without tearing the delicate layers apart? Fear not, we have the solution for you! In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through the process of frosting a cake flawlessly, ensuring a picture-perfect result every time.
- PREP YOUR PAN. Here’s my method for prepping my cake pan. Grease. Flour. Line. The first thing you do to ensure perfect cakes is grease your cake pan. I like to use or butter for greasing my pan.
- WRAP YOUR CAKE PAN. This sound silly and I honestly thought were a hoax until I tried it. My first time using the strips I was so impressed and I haven’t baked a cake without them since.
- WEIGH YOUR BATTER. If you’re making multiple cakes you need to weigh your batter to ensure your cakes are even in size when they bake. If you’re just making one single cake in one cake pan, you can skip this step and head straight to the oven and bake your cakes.
- COOL & FLIP. This is a no-brainer but before you even think about removing your cake from the pan let that baby cool completely. Like seriously. Do not touch it.
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- Cakes
- Steamed Marble Cake. Set up the steamer. Fill a large stockpot with 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm) of water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake. Coat the slow cooker. Coat the inside bottom and sides of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Microwaved Chocolate Chip Cake. Combine the baking mix, sugar, and milk. Place the baking mix, sugar, and milk directly into a standard microwave-safe mug.
Generally speaking, you can make a cake on a stovetop instead of in the oven. You can use a large pot, a glass dish, and a steamer basket to easily bake a cake on the stovetop. Using a steamer basket will produce a moist, airy cake. This method is suitable for both homemade and boxed cake mixes.
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