TOP 6 CAKE Baking Myths Busted

" Baking is therapy"

There is no doubt about the fact that baking is therapeutic, and this fact has been proved by the psychologistic. while you are baking you know that you're going to make comfort food. Moreover, baking is a way to express yourself creatively and it is believed that there is a strong connection between emotional well- being and creative exprosure.

I love to bake. And my favourite is cake baking . Initially. It was more like a race to bake the perfect cake by following the recipes, and yet it did not come outright. i believed in all the baking myths and not myself.

Here Are 6 Baking Myths I Learned In My Journey of Baking:

Measuring Spoons & Cups

Baking Myth

It is very important to use measuring spoons and cups, and they are always accurate.

Baking Truth

Proper measuring of baking ingredients is very importnat for baking a delicious cake, but you can not always trust the measuring spoons and cups. Measurments defined by the law are not enforced, which means these can vary by 25% . it is advisable to use a kitchen scale researches show they are more reliable.

Opening the Oven Door

Baking myth

Do not the open the oven door unitl the cake is fully baked , otherwise , the cake will be ruined.

Baking Truth

I get excited while baking , and it is very temting to open the oven door. it is tough to hold that instinct, but for a perfect cake , I always stopped myself. Well off course it is very important to maintain the oven tempreature , so opening the door might let the heat escape .But a little a quick peek will not have any effect on the process. just make sure not to keep it open for long.

Preheating The Oven

Baking Myth

For a properly baked cake , always preheat the oven

Baking Truth

Many recipes may state that you need to preheat the oven , but the truth is- it is not mandatory ! well, it may not be completely false, it is based on the type of oven you have. it is for the fan- forced ovens, they do not neet to be preheated as they heat up pretty quickly. Also , the foods that bake for over an hour or at a tempreature of 300 degrees fahrenheit, or less do not need a preheat oven.

Margarine & Fluffy Cakes

Baking Myth

Margarine helps bake fluffier cakes and is a healthy replacement for butter.

Baking truth

Margarine may have a little effect on the fluffiness but since it is high on water content than butter , it dilutes the batter. This leads to compromise the taste of the final product .Moroever, if you compare the calories of butter and margarine , there is not much difference. May be, you could use a mixture of both?

Baking Soda & Baking Powder Last Forever

Baking Myth

It is believed that baking soda and baking powder do not have an expiry date , and can be used for eternity.

Baking Truth

One of the most important ingredients of baking is baking soda and baking powder, and should not be ignored. Just like other ingredients, they age too. it is only good for a year. After that its efficiency decreases. if you are still doubtful about it, you can take a spoonful of baking soda and mix it with a glass of water , if you see bubbles - it is still effective.

Alcohol Bakes Off

Baking Myth

Alcohol evaporates while baking it.

Baking Truth

A single piece of a rum cake won't make you tipsy. but it does not mean the alcohol has been evaporated completely . When you cook alchol, it is only 50% of the alcohol may evaporate and with cakes, it is even less because of the thicker batter.

When something helps you relieve stress, you should not worry about it being perfect, or follow a protocol and believe to every myth people tell you . it is something for you to enjoy and ease your anxieties . So, go ahead and bake away your worries.