Would You Re-Bake?

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AnnieCahill Posted 25 Oct 2011 , 2:19am
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I have a pumpkin spice cake that sank down slightly in the middle. I baked it for the lowest amount of time, saw it was jiggly, and then baked it for ten minutes more. When I tested it with a toothpick it was clean. After cooling for a bit it sank.

It looks darker in one spot on the top, like it could be under baked. But it has a LOT of pumpkin (2 cups) and a lot of oil (1 cup).

Would you re-bake or just go with it as is?

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LisaMaeCakes Posted 25 Oct 2011 , 2:33am
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How about go ahead and level it so you can take a peek at the inside then make a decision. HTH

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cakegirl1973 Posted 25 Oct 2011 , 2:36am
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I think cakes with a lot of pumpkin in them can be deceptive. I've had the toothpick come out clean and then when I torted the cake, it wasn't completely baked. If you have the time, I wouldn't re-bake right away. I'd level and tort it and see if there are any problem areas. But, if you are under a time crunch, I would bake another one right away. HTH

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AnnieCahill Posted 25 Oct 2011 , 2:39am
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Thanks guys. I wasn't really planning on leveling because the bake even strips did a good job of keeping the cake level. But maybe I will dig in tomorrow after it cools off and see what's going on. This just sucks because the red velvet I made tonight was also an epic failure. So basically my whole evening baking was a waste!

Thanks for your help!

Annie

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ufo9978 Posted 25 Oct 2011 , 3:07am
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Thanks guys. I wasn't really planning on leveling because the bake even strips did a good job of keeping the cake level. But maybe I will dig in tomorrow after it cools off and see what's going on. This just sucks because the red velvet I made tonight was also an epic failure. So basically my whole evening baking was a waste!

Thanks for your help!

Annie




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scp1127 Posted 25 Oct 2011 , 7:52am
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Annie, check your temp. It can go bad in one baking.

Do you need a RV recipe?

Also on those supermoist recipes, I always use nails and strips because of the center. All of these will help.

Let me know about the RV.

Susan

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AnnieCahill Posted 25 Oct 2011 , 11:17am
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I was wondering about the temp. I have been wondering about this piece of crap oven for a long time. It seems as time goes on I'm having more and more issues with my oven. icon_sad.gif

I am definitely using the nail tonight. I cannot afford to keep re-baking these scratch cakes. I leveled it this morning and there were very wet pockets inside. I need to beat the crap out of the pumpkin batter and make sure everything is evenly incorporated.

Susan, if you would share that recipe with me I would appreciate it. I am so frustrated right now!

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scp1127 Posted 25 Oct 2011 , 12:39pm
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Annie, I've had that temp issue on even my new Kitchenaids. It may not be the temp itself, but the variance. My new KA started swinging from 350 to 300 on 325, with the most time at 300. Just looking at the thermometer didnt help. I had to stare at it and record it for about an hour.

I'm sending a pm. If it's a bigger cake, use 2 nails in the middle and my recipe can be slightly overbaked because of the moisture. Freezing it overnight will amp up the moisture too if you have to overbake to get it done. Same with the pumpkin... overdo the nails in the center, disc not touching, but only 1/2 inch apart.

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Annabakescakes Posted 26 Oct 2011 , 3:48am
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I noticed with my pumpkin cakes that they had a crusty top while baking, but really liquidy underneath and no bounce back. Once they baked more, the crust softened and almost bounced back, and then they were downright bouncey with no crust when I took them out. I use a large can of pumpkin for a double batch. I was afraid they would be a little dry, but they were almost too moist after freezing. So, I guess what I am trying to say is, bake them good, they can handle it! icon_lol.gif

HTH

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scp1127 Posted 26 Oct 2011 , 11:29am
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Anna, I learned that lesson the hard way, many times. Those cakes can't take that slight underbaking like others that finish in the pan. My RV is to the point of too moist if frozen even for an hour if it isn't completely done. I can't freeze my pumpkin carrot cake.

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Annabakescakes Posted 26 Oct 2011 , 4:32pm
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Okay, now I have Jim Croce in my head!
....I've had my share of good intentions
And I've made my share of mistakes
And I've learned at times it's best to bend
'Cause if you don't well those are the breaks
Should have listened to all the things I was told
But I was young and too proud at the time
Now I look at myself to find
I learn the hard way ev'ry time....

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scp1127 Posted 26 Oct 2011 , 10:07pm
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yep, anna, the older I get, the more I like it when it's someone else's mistake first.

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CakesByTheSugarCains Posted 26 Oct 2011 , 10:23pm
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When life gives you bad cake make cake pops out of them.

I LOVE THIS QUOTE... Is it originalUFO9978, or is this quote from some place else?

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Annabakescakes Posted 27 Oct 2011 , 4:18am
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yep, anna, the older I get, the more I like it when it's someone else's mistake first.




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AnnieCahill Posted 27 Oct 2011 , 10:38am
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Well I used the nail, turned the heat back to 325, and it baked fine! I have to do the second layer this evening (I don't have two 10" pans). With the RV, I turned the heat back on that one as well and I didn't overfill the pans.

Thanks for all your help!

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Annabakescakes Posted 28 Oct 2011 , 2:22am
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I did pumpkin today and my cupcakes are very moist and yummy. I baked them until they sprung back up with force, lol! I think it took 25-28 minutes or so for them. You would think they would be over baked, but they aren't.

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