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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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What makes a cupcake brown on top when it is cooked?

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The heat from the oven cause it to turn brown on the top.

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How do I keep the side of the cake from browning too fast?

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Use a glass dish to keep an eye on the cake, and try using less butter and more milk.

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What can I do to avoid the top of my cake from drying and becoming crispy?

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To make sure the top doesn't get brown or dry, place a piece of baking paper over top of the cake pan.

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Cake browns around edges not done in middle. Any idea why?

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When the edges brown without the middle being thoroughly baked, it may mean the temperature of the oven is too high. Next time, lower the temperature and bake the cake longer. It is also helpful to get an oven thermometer to test your oven's temperature settings, to see how accurate the dial is.

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After baking, the cake centre is sinking. Do you know why?

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The center may be sinking due to the lack of either baking soda, baking powder, yeast or the oven temperature is too high. Follow the recipe carefully; perhaps lower the temperature and increase the baking time.

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How can I prevent the sides of my loaf pan cake from burning?

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You can rotate the pan roughly 50 degrees every few minutes. You can also put the baking pan lower on the rack.

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How do I stop my bundt cake from being too brown at the bottom when I turn it out?

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Try a lower temperature in the oven and cook for longer.

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How do I ensure the smoothness of the top of my cake?

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After you put the batter in the cake pan, tap it a few times on the counter to get rid of bubbles.

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My cake browns from the bottom when not cooked yet.

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You may be cooking it at a temperature that's too high. Try lowering it and cooking for longer.

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Do I need to put water into the pot when I am using cooking pot to bake?

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If you mean an instant pot, you can but keep in mind this makes it a steamed cake. Make sure no water gets into the cake itself.

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How do I get the top of my fruitcake get browner?

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Try glazing the top with butter, oil, or egg towards the end of the cook time. You could also put it on the top rack of your oven and broil for a few minutes at the end.

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