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A cake that over-browns can spoil the appearance and taste. Preventing this from happening means averting the possibility up front. Here's how.
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Check that the cake pan is deep enough for the cake. A shallow pan carries more risk of browning than a deep one.
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Line the sides of the cake pan. Use two layers of brown paper and two layers of baking paper.[1] Allow this paper to extend above the pan about 5 centimeter (2.0in) to 7 centimeter (2.8in). This paper "wall" will help to protect the cake top from browning.
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See Also8 reasons your cakes turn out dryBake Like a Pro: How to Avoid Sticky Cake Tops with These Simple TipsSolving Cake Problems | Domino® SugarWhy cakes and cupcakes get sticky tops (And how to fix it!)Smooth the cake before adding it to the oven. A flatter surface made by a spatula or knife can help to prevent uneven browning.[2]
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Check the alignment of the oven shelves. The shelf used should not place the cake too close to the heat source. Bake the cake in the lower half of the oven.
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Keep an eye on the cake as it bakes. If it appears to be browning unevenly, turn it in quarters several times during baking.[3]
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Add a layer of kitchen foil. Halfway through baking, you can place a layer of kitchen foil over the top of the cake to prevent browning, especially where it has a fruit or caramelized top.[4]
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What makes a cake get burnt when it is not fully baked through yet?
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Sometimes it is because you have the temperature too high. Other times it is because you didn't flour and oil the pan.
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My cake burnt on outside but was on the correct temperature, why was this?
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Stop using metal pans. Metal absorbs the heat causing the cake to take the heat from the oven and pan, causing it to burn. If this doesn't help, try a lower heat and add more eggs and milk, this will thin the batter and cause it to cook more slowly.
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What can stop the cake edges from being crusty?
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Try to moisturize the edges of the cake pan. This can be done with a sugar coat or an oil coat.
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Keep an eye on the oven temperature. Try lowering it to see if that makes a difference to the cake; this means it'll take a little longer to cook but might solve your over-browning problems.
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Nut toppings an help prevent browning.
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- Deep pan
- Baking paper and brown paper; scissors
- Oven shelf levels rearranged (where needed)
- Kitchen foil sheet
- Spatula or knife for smoothing cake
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- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/baking-tip-how-to-line-a-bakin-122318
- ↑ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/common-cake-baking-mistakes_n_1571776
- ↑ https://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/bake/how-to-prevent-uneven-cakes/
- ↑ https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/cake-mistakes/
- https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/a559688/12-things-youre-doing-wrong-when-baking-a-cake/
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