It is seemingly easy to prepare a cake, right? Afterall all you have to do is follow an expert's fail-proof recipe down to the T! Well, that may not always bring the best results if you don't know how to properly check if the cake is thoroughly cooked. You also can't always rely on the stipulated cooking time in a recipe book because you won't be able to cook in the exact conditions as the author did.
Professional bakers advise engaging all your senses if you want to get optimum results when baking a cake. When it comes to a cake's doneness, it is important to trust your recipe book as well as instruments like the kitchen timer and thermometer.
However, it is also just as crucial that you pay attention to the subtle signs that you'll receive as you make progress. Baking times can vary due to a number of factors so a recipe can only be a guide and not an ultimatum on every step. Some of these factors include:
So, learn to rely more heavily on your senses to make the right verdict about your cake's doneness. The golden tip for this is to perform the toothpick test! Here are the pros of the toothpick test:
Happy baking!