I've been asked to bake 4 cakes for a social gathering this afternoon. I've already put 2 cakes in the oven. Can I mix the batter for the other 2 while I wait for the previous ones to cook, or will the batter 'expire'?
2007-04-07 05:40:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I do it all the time for muffins, etc., and have never had a problem. Oh, and for cookies, too, which takes hours
2007-04-07 05:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the new batter is only going to sit around for as long as it takes the other cakes to bake, then there's no problem. It would only be an issue if the fresh batter was going to sit for quite a while, like an hour or more. The batter could separate, and there could be problems with the leavening agents...they continue to work whether the cake is in the oven or not, and if you wait too long before baking, you could end up with flat, dense cake.
The cakes already inside the oven shouldn't take longer than 30-45 minutes, so you should be fine.
2007-04-07 05:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by What the Deuce?! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is something with food called a danger zone. A danger zone is the temperature at which microorganisms begin breeding. This means you are at risk of bacterial contamination of the rest of the cake batter, unless you do something about it...and this is simple: put it in the fridge. If you put the batter in the fridge, no bacteria will form. Leave it in there until you want to bake the next cake, and then take it out, put it in the pan and into the oven. It should turn out just as good as the first cake. Also, if you cook it at a certain high temperature, the bacteria that would have formed will be killed off, but its better to be saft than sorry, so stick it in the fridge and you'll have two perfect cakes.
2016-05-19 04:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can do this, but make sure you cover it with plastic wrap to prevent a film from developing on the top of the batter. Place the plastic wrap directly on top of the batter. Some batter will stick to the plastic wrap, but you won't have the film. I'd be hesitant about putting the batter in the refrigerator though, because it will start to cool and it could affect your cooking time. You can also buy disposable cake pans so you can put all four cakes in at one time by using both racks in your oven.
2007-04-07 06:59:04 · answer #4 · answered by 2Beagles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you can do this but be sure to cover the container that they are in and then beat the batter again and mix it real good before you put it into the pans prior to putting it into the oven.
Not a problem!
The cakes will actually be somewhat "lighter"!
2007-04-07 05:50:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not able to bake the cake for at least 30 mins. I would place the batter in the refrigerator. I would then stir the batter prior to placing it in the the pan for cooking.
2007-04-07 06:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by cake 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried this but wasted my cake. As the batter seemed ok but the cake was very stiff after it baked....so take care
2007-04-07 05:49:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your place isn't too hot. If it is, put a cover over the batter and place it in the fridge. This way the eggs won't go bad.
2007-04-07 05:49:18 · answer #8 · answered by speranzacampbell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll be ok with that...just cant let the batter set overnight.....good luck...and send me a piece of cake when its done.......thanks
2007-04-07 05:43:53 · answer #9 · answered by The Emperor of Ecstasy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! In fact, some recipes for cupcakes and such suggest it. Hope this helps :-)
2007-04-07 10:25:55 · answer #10 · answered by ..rae..♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋