Cake Baking Tips
I have heard from several friends that they are scared of baking cakes. The main fear is that the cake will not turn out spongy and moist. So, here are some basic tips. Whenever you make a cake, remember these and the end product will always be good. Use ingredients that are at room temperature. Do not use cold ingredients to make cake batter. To bring eggs to room temperature quickly, you can wash them in luke warm water. Follow the measures that a recipe has specified, do not try to estimate and approximate. To measure flour, scoop the flour from the flour bag/box and then using a knife or a spatula, level it off by lightly cutting the flour away. Do not press down the flour into the measuring cup Always use fresh baking powder and baking soda. If you store these in airtight containers, they will last for a long time. If you feel that these may not be entirely fresh, try adding a spoonfull to a cup of water and see if there is a reaction (some bubbling). If so, you can still use