I Overbaked My Cake, Help!

Decorating By tripletmom Updated 18 Nov 2005 , 2:19am by traci

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tripletmom Posted 18 Nov 2005 , 1:23am
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I just took a scratch yellow cake out of the oven. The house smells sooo good right now! icon_razz.gif

The problem is that I think I left it in a little too long so I am afraid it's gonna be on the dry side. Any suggestions on how I can nip that in the bud? If I make a simple syrup should I torte and brush it on while it is still warm (the cake that is)? Should I just wrap it up while still warm and let it steam itself? I'm not sure what to do here....

Thanks in advance everyone!

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tripletmom Posted 18 Nov 2005 , 1:46am
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Anyone?

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jscakes Posted 18 Nov 2005 , 1:49am
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I would put the simple syrup on it right now, cool it, wrap it and either freeze it or refidgerate it.
Hope this helps.

oh, I don't think I would torte it...but that's my opinion. Others?

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tripletmom Posted 18 Nov 2005 , 2:04am
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Thanks jscakes....

...bad news though....I made the syrup I had turned my cake over to get it out of the pan....it stuck completely around the side and ripped off about 2" all around!!! icon_cry.gificon_cry.gif

...good news....the scraps taste pretty darn good! icon_lol.gif Oh well, back to kitchen to make another cake.

Thanks again!

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jscakes Posted 18 Nov 2005 , 2:09am
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Sorry you had this happen.
Don't you just hate accidents like that...uhmmm, not always! I've just had one myself.
I made a carrot cake without baking soda. I don't recommend doing this as the dough does not rise one bit and it's a really heavy sucker too. The good news..it tastes pretty good!

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traci Posted 18 Nov 2005 , 2:19am
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tripletmom...I am sorry about your cake. I overbaked a chocolate cake yesterday. I did use a watered down apricot glaze on it and the cake was just fine. I got lucky that mine did not stick in the pan...I hate it when that happens! icon_smile.gif

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