what is cake making?
Cake making is a sweet dish made by mixing together flour, eggs, butter and sugar and baking it in the oven.
1.Keep in mind that pastry does not require greased tins. When greasing tina for cakes, puddings, etc. use hydrogenated fat.
Dried fruit should always be cleaned before it is used. It must be washed thoroughly, stems removed and spread on a cloth or over a rack covered with muslin. Never use wet fruit.
A little refined flour may be mixed with the fruit before adding it to cakes. Glace fruits should also be washed and dried.
cakes in the middle of the oven, small cakes on the top shelf
Centre of oven corresponds most closely with the dial setting.
Only fill 4 of the tins to allow them to rise. Make a small egg shape between the big cakes. This ensures a flat rise.
- To test when cake is cooked:
(a) Sponge and sandwich cakes: Press the centre of the cake very lightly with a finger; the impression should spring back immediately. Always let cake cool slightly before removing from tin.
(b) For large cakes such as fruit and Madeira, insert a fine skewer, it should come out clean.
- It is necessary to pre-heat an oven for 15-20 minutes before using. Arrange shelves before heating oven. If oven door has to be opened while cakes are baking, it should be done gently as an onrush of cold air may spoil baking.
how to choose a right one
Check if the cake is moist.
Note that when gently pressing the top of the cake, it has a smooth texture
Look for a soft, fluffy texture.
Check for frost.
The frosting should be not only soft and fluffy but also creamy. They should complement the flavors of the cake.
After making the cake, take a small piece and taste it.
