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Cake How-tos
Folding:
When incorporating dry ingredients into a batter, it is important not to over-mix. Folding is often better for cakes than stirring. To fold, use the broad side of the spatula, like an oar moving through water, to suspend the dry ingredients in the batter. Turn the bowl regularly, making sure you bring the ingredients together evenly.
Get ten more how-tos for cake making, including preparing your pans, creaming, beating and icing the cake.
When incorporating dry ingredients into a batter, it is important not to over-mix. Folding is often better for cakes than stirring. To fold, use the broad side of the spatula, like an oar moving through water, to suspend the dry ingredients in the batter. Turn the bowl regularly, making sure you bring the ingredients together evenly.
Get ten more how-tos for cake making, including preparing your pans, creaming, beating and icing the cake.
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Serving a beautiful cake
is a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion. Baking a delicious (and impressive) homemade one is completely within your reach — the basic ingredients are readily accessible and the techniques straightforward. The true key to cake success lies in the details. Armed with a few easy pointers, baking will become, well, a piece of cake.
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