I want to move my cake to a lower rack, because the edges are browning so quickly.
2006-12-01 12:24:12 · 15 answers · asked by Lea G 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
You can only do that if the cake has begun to set. If you move it while the batter is still loose the gas bubbles will collapse and you will end up with a pancake. If you lightly touch the top center and you leave a small dimple, then it's OK. Still move with caution.
If its browning too quickly then your oven is not calibrated right, assuming you have it set at the appropriate temperature. Next time set the oven at 25 degrees lower.
Here is another tip for next time. Take an old towel and cut it into strips, enough so that you can wrap the whole outer cake pan. Wet them thoroughly, then wring out well. Slide the pan into the oven and quickly wrap your strips around the pan as tightly as you can. They will not burn, although as a safety precaution I would check half way through the baking process. This keeps the temperature of the edges slightly lower, and the center will cook a little faster. If done right you will have a light, golden brown, but not crispy and dark side of your cake. I have made cake in excess of 18 inches around and without this step, the outside would be black before the center ever cooked. K.
2006-12-01 12:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by kfhaggerty 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No problem. Just be careful that you don't jar or jiggle it to make it fall. It's very common to turn cakes or cookie sheets around for even browning. Try to get the oven door closed as quickly as possible so the oven doesn't cool down too much.
2006-12-01 20:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by janisko 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Instead of moving the cake, which may cause it to fall if it hasn't set properly yet, cover the edges with strips of aluminum foil. That will keep the edges from browning too quickly and avoids the risk of the cake falling.
2006-12-01 20:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You got a lot of great answers to your question.
If your oven is electric, you can have it correctly calibrated for free if you call your electric company. They can come out and adjust your oven for you.
I don't know if the same applies to the gas company if you have a gas oven, but you could call and find out.
By all means, invest in a good oven thermometer which ought not to cost more than $10. Hey, Christmas is coming--put it on your "wish list"!
Hope this helps.
Happy baking!
2006-12-01 22:01:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you may also want to reduce the heat 25 degrees sounds like it's running hot. Invest in an over thermometer ($6 at most grocers) it will help you avoid this in future by accurately measuring the temperature.
2006-12-01 20:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can do that. But then your running a chance of the cake not coming fully cooked. There will be parts that's won't be cooked right.
2006-12-01 20:30:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you do it quickly maybe nothing will happen but sometimes the center of the cake sinks.
2006-12-01 20:27:47 · answer #7 · answered by Alej 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try not to take it all the way out of the oven when doing it.
2006-12-01 21:01:59 · answer #8 · answered by JMAH5 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes just take it out and put it on the bottom rack.
2006-12-01 21:57:19 · answer #9 · answered by Missy H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah go ahead
2006-12-01 20:27:46 · answer #10 · answered by ello please answer my questions. 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋