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How to Bake a Cake: 11 Tips for Perfect Cakes
- Read through the recipe. ...
- Assemble ingredients and ensure their correct temperatures. ...
- Preheat the oven before you make the cake batter. ...
- Prepare the pan. ...
- Prepare the batter. ...
- Avoid undermixing or overmixing. ...
- Don't open the oven door. ...
- Test for doneness.
Mayonnaise: The Hidden Gem in Cake Recipes. This unexpected addition can take your cake recipes to a whole new level. To incorporate mayonnaise into your cake batter, simply add a couple of tablespoons to the mix. The result? A tender and moist cake that will have everyone asking for seconds.
8 Simple Tips and Tricks to Make Box Cake Better
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients. ...
- Replace Water with Milk or Buttermilk. ...
- Substitute Sour Cream in the Mix. ...
- Substitute Oil for Butter. ...
- Use More Eggs. ...
- Add Vanilla Extract. ...
- Make It a Chocolate Lovers' Cake. ...
- Decorate Your Cake Like A Pro.
Try switching out any water in your recipe for full-fat milk or buttermilk for a moist, decadent texture. Another ingredient that can enhance the moisture of your cake is mayonnaise. Adding a dollop of mayonnaise to your batter can help make your freshly baked cake softer with an added boost of moisture.
Here are my top 10 Tips for Baking Perfect Cakes!
- Ingredients at room temperature.
- Use parchment paper for a clean release.
- Measure/weigh batter for even cake layers.
- Bake at a lower temperature for a longer time.
- Touch test instead of a toothpick.
- Cool the cakes completely in the pan.