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cherry cake
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Hi Abers
I made a cherry sponge cake but all the fruit sank to the bottom of the sponge - how can I prevent this from happening?
Any advice welcome
xx
I made a cherry sponge cake but all the fruit sank to the bottom of the sponge - how can I prevent this from happening?
Any advice welcome
xx
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found this on a tips site as a list of possible reasons
If raisins, dried fruit and nuts sink to the bottom:
The pieces of fruit were too large and too heavy.
The sugary syrup on the outside of the fruit was not washed off- this caused the pieces of fruit to slide through the mixture as it heated.
The washed and dried fruit was not dusted with flour before being added to the mixture.
The cake mixture was over beaten or was too wet so it could not hold the fruit in place.
The oven temperature was too low, causing the mixture to melt before it set to hold the fruit in place.
If raisins, dried fruit and nuts sink to the bottom:
The pieces of fruit were too large and too heavy.
The sugary syrup on the outside of the fruit was not washed off- this caused the pieces of fruit to slide through the mixture as it heated.
The washed and dried fruit was not dusted with flour before being added to the mixture.
The cake mixture was over beaten or was too wet so it could not hold the fruit in place.
The oven temperature was too low, causing the mixture to melt before it set to hold the fruit in place.
Next time JD, drain the fruit so that it doesn't contain any syrup or liquid and dry it on kitchen paper. Roll the fruit in a little flour and then gently stir it into the cake mixture. Make sure your oven is at the right temperature (remember that fan ovens often reach a slightly higher temperature than ordinary ones very quickly) and DO NOT open the oven door when your cake is baking...... unless you want a collapsed cake on your conscience again !
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looked at Delia's recipe and to be honest I don't want a cherry & almond cake so I'm gonna give it a miss next time but thanks.
BOO - I missed you last night, you must have taken that spoon of yours somewhere else <hurt>
I'll make some more - get yourself over here on the double misses! <need that spoon, must have spoon> LOL
x
BOO - I missed you last night, you must have taken that spoon of yours somewhere else <hurt>
I'll make some more - get yourself over here on the double misses! <need that spoon, must have spoon> LOL
x
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