Sometimes
when we bake our cakes, it might be perfect one time and may turn out a
disaster another time.
We all
know that baking doesn’t always go as planned. You want to make a nice fluffy
cake and you end up with a dense block that barely resembles a cake. Or, your
cake looks perfectly golden brown and when you go to take it out of the pan,
you realize the middle is still completely unbaked.
You may have used the same recipe and
ingredients, but something just didn’t turn out right. What to do?!?
Well
here it is. I have listed some of the common messes that can happen to a cake
and how to deal with them so you can have a successful baking experience next
time.
Problem
My
cake didn't rise (Cake is flat)
Causes:
Didn’t
add baking powder or not enough baking powder Oven is not hot enough Baking tin
is not the right size
Solution:
If
you forgot to put the baking powder or didn't use self-rising flour, then
there's nothing you can do to fix it. The cake's not destined for the bin
though, if the cake is still soft and spongy and not overcooked, then it's good
enough to eat. You could cut it into chunks and top with buttercream or icing
for mini cakes instead - no one has to know!
If
it's not completely cooked and you've definitely added the rising agent, pop it
back into the oven and bake for longer. Double check the temperature and make
sure it's correct - it may just be that your oven is a little too cool.
What to do next time:
Remember
to add your baking powder next time.
Make
sure your baking tin is the right size - if it's too big the mixture won't rise
enough to fill it.
And
last but not least, don't over whisk your mix. Once your ingredients are
combined, that's it - stop whisking and get baking!
Check next post for the continuation of the common cake disasters and their remedies
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