and cut it in half to make layers or to use two 9" cake pans to make 2 different layers?
2006-10-22 11:08:08 · 5 answers · asked by BLANK 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
to bake a cake for layers i would use 2 (9"pan) for 34 to 38 minutes.at 350 o. use a toothpick and stick it in middle to see if it is done.
2006-10-22 11:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would decrease the oven time, but only by a few minutes. Use a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake to determine doneness. When the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done. If you want to make a good layer cake, use 2-9" rather then one 10". The 10" is bigger around, but consequentially thinner and may tend to fall apart when you try to cut it. Lay the cake flat on the table, place your hand lightly on the top and cut it in half that way. You shouldn't have any problems of accidentally going through the top or bottom.
2006-10-22 18:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by semisolidflame 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice would to just check it often. Grab a toothpick or a fork. If it comes out clean then it's done. Also, about having 2 layers... I'd personally bake them in 2 different cake pans and slice off any uneven surfaces. Make sure you cool it on a cooling rack. Definitely let the frosting get to room tempurature, maybe a little warmer even, so it doesn't ruin the cake and goes on smoothly. If you don't let it get to room temp. it will be hard to not break apart the cake into little pieces/crumbs, etc. Anyways, good luck! =)
2006-10-22 18:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by Monkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peace.
Yes, the size of the pan does make a slight difference. But, so does the time of day and weather and type of flours as well as brand used.
And how you mix it, too--the amount of air in the beating as well as the type of liquid (whole milk or skim or soy milk) and oil all affect a cake.
This is why true bakers are like chemist in a way--it is almost a magical gift (at least to me) to make a perfect cake or pastry.
The Best way to check a cake when a cake is done is to gently check the cake(s) by inserting a tooth pic or a small serrated knife in the center. Be careful, so that the cake does not drop, however.
No, i am not the best cake cook, but, wish to pass on my experience.
Good Luck, dear.
2006-10-22 18:30:34 · answer #4 · answered by aview_of_paradise 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes less time in the oven only by a few mins.
2006-10-22 18:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋