6 Baking Tips for Flawless Cakes
Try these foolproof techniques, brought to you from the Real Simple test kitchen.
Avoid Using Cold Eggs
Sure, you know to bring the butter to room temperature, but it’s just as important for eggs—otherwise the mixture won’t emulsify
properly. If you’re short on time, microwave cut-up butter on low in 5-second intervals, checking in between, and place eggs
in a bowl of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Want to make a cake that looks as good as it tastes? It’s easy with Real Simple’s cake decorating techniques.
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