Have you ever been so excited about making a cake for a friend or loved one and been disappointed with the outcome? You get in the kitchen, start whipping up all of the right stuff (maybe add a little extra sugar;)), and start dreaming of the creation that you are about to make. Then, right when the timer goes off and you pull your cake out of the oven and RIGHT there in the middle of your yummy cake there is a darn crack!!
You may be making a sheet cake, and even a round cake you saw on Pinterest (my obsession); no matter the cake this trick WILL benefit you and get that bump and crack out of the way! You ready to know the secret???
Cake Strips!!
What are these cake strips you say?
They are thermal strips that you put around your pan the get the "stupid bump" away!
How do they work?
When a cake pan is wrapped with a moistened strip, the baking process is equalized to control the heat, so that the cake bakes evenly. The wet fabric on the outside insulates the strip to retain moisture throughout the baking period, eliminating high-rise centers, cracked tops, and crusty edges.
Your cakes will always come out moist, level, bakery-perfect.
What if I don't have these?
Perfect! I have an alternative!! Go to your towel drawer and get out that one towel you put away before guest come over (we all have one of those), and lets put that baby to good use!
Step One: Cut your towel into strips,long ways.
Step Two: Take some time and rejoice for getting rid of that towel.
Step Three: Now, take those strips to the sink and SOAK 'em!
Step Four: Ring them out and leave them by the sink while you go pour your cake batter(or whatever you are cooking) in your pan(s).
Step Five: Get your new pan wraps, twist them, and wrap them around your pans. You may have to clothes pin the ends together (to well insulate the cake)
NOTE: If it is a large pan, you may have to clothes pin more than one towel together.
Step Six: Pop your cake in the oven, and continue with regular routine!!
Now, go try this out and kiss that crack good bye!
And remember..Always keep you Pie Hole full!
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