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Old Feb 19th, 2010, 13:10 PM   #1
Babydance
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Cakes


Hello ladies,

Could you help? What is the secret to a rising cake? How long should i fold it for? (think im maybe not doing it long enough?

Also in the UK what do i need if i was to start my own cake business from home?

Thank you!! xx


 
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Old Feb 19th, 2010, 14:06 PM   #2
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There's a cake making group in the Groups forum, you might have more luck there x


 
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Old Feb 21st, 2010, 06:19 AM   #3
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Air is the main thing that makes cake rise. So, sift the flour twice (use self raising, and I always add about half a teaspoon of extra nbakign powder per 8oz of flour too) beat the butter and sugar together really well, beat the eggs before beating into the butter and sugar mixture a bit at a time and then gently fold in the flour. Try to fold it in slowly and with as few 'folds' as possible so as not to knock the air out of the sifted flour. A large metal spoon (liek a serving spoon) is best.

Also, dont' 'flatten' it too much once in the tin.

*don't add too much baking powder though, too much makes cakes sink.


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Old Feb 21st, 2010, 10:22 AM   #4
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Thanks very much hun!!! Xx


 
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