Overcoming Baking Failures: Strategies for Success
The cake surface is swollen and cracked The cake surface is swollen and cracked Reason: – The oven temperature is too high, causing the cake surface to cook quickly while the inside remains undercooked, leading to cracks on top. – The cake mold should not be placed in the center of the oven. How to fix: – Follow the recipe instructions and preheat the oven to the specified temperature before putting in the cake. – Use an oven thermometer to ensure the correct temperature. – Always place the cake tray in the middle of the oven, unless otherwise specified in the recipe. The dough mixture is lumpy Uneven hand mixing causes the dough to clump Reason: – Ingredients should not be at room temperature before use. – Butter and sugar are not whipped enough before adding eggs. – Eggs are added too quickly. – Uneven mixing. How to fix: – Bring the ingredients to room temperature before using...