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Bubbles on the surfaces of cakes

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Asked on 10 May 2018 by Nicola Cousins

My tray bakes taste good but the tops always bubble and I don't know why. I have to take a thin slice off before icing them.

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Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello,

It can be caused by…

  • The oven running too low or not sufficiently pre-heated.
  • Over whisking.
  • Leaving it the mixture too long before the cake is baked
  • Some people like to tap the cake tin in a flat surface before baking but I would prefer to have the bubbles!

Best wishes

Lindsey

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