Baking Tips - Part 1

1. Weigh the ingredients carefully.
2. Take the recipe as a pretty full guide, but not an absolute blueprint.
3. Embrace any equipment that makes baking easier.
4. Keep a close eye on how much baking powder you add.
5. Don’t rush the process of cake baking.
6. Ensure you’re using the right type of tin.
7. Don’t put yourself under pressure by worrying about onlookers.
8. Don’t let the ‘toothpick trick’ be your only guide.
9. To create a thick and uninterrupted layer of icing, brush the cake mixture with a jam coating first.
10. A high fat content is essential in the butter or margarine you choose to use.