PROBLEM:
My
cake has shrunk
Causes:
Insufficient
aeration (from under mixing or not enough baking powder) The batter is too
stiff Flour is too strong Batter toughened (from over mixing or from recipe
imbalance) Oven too hot (which leads to the cake being 'gripped' and stunted)
Solution:
If
you're cake has shrunk but it cooked the whole way through and looks edible
then eat it. It might not look pretty but we're sure it will still taste good.
You could also cut your bake up into cubes and make mini cakes instead.
What to do next time:
Always
make sure your cake mix is not too cold when it goes in the oven. If you're
using lots of ingredients that have been stored in the fridge it's best to
allow them to reach room temperature before combining or before baking.
Over-mixing
your cake mix can have an impact too so keep your electric hand whisk on a
steady speed and stop whisking when combined.
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