Overbaked Cake

Baking By Omicake Updated 1 Dec 2006 , 12:57pm by Omicake

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Omicake Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 12:00pm
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Yesterday I overbaked a 12"square pound cake for 10 minutes more and though it isn't burned, the crust is too brown all around, top and bottom of it. I'm not torting it and don't want to cut it to see.
What can I expect to be the outcome and if dry, will some syrup help?
TIA
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Zmama Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 12:20pm
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Yes, syrup will help. Should be fine once you add the moisture and get it locked in with the frosting. When is it needed?

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cakesbykellie Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 12:22pm
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if you are making this cake for $$$, i'd start over. If not, freeze it, then trip off the sides and frost it.
or....... save it and make cake balls!!! icon_smile.gif

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veejaytx Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 12:22pm
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Some syrup should help some. I find that wrapping well and freezing the cake also helps them be more moist.

Can you just cut a small piece to check the inside of the cake, and if you think it is okay, just use icing to put the piece back? Just an idea to get an idea of how dry it might be. HTH Janice

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Zmama Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 12:29pm
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Oh, didn't think about selling it, sorry. Is there a reason you're not torting it? Even if you spread a little bc in the torte instead of a fruit filling?

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Omicake Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 12:34pm
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It's for today.I'm passing it to my DGR for her to decorate.Don't know if I'll have time to bake another one as this is a scratch recipe.
I'll try the syrup. Thanks to all of you.

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Omicake Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 12:57pm
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Zmama:
You don't reccomend selling it so i'm guessing you have had this experience and if so, what was the outcome? Does the flavor change? What can be expected of it?
TIA

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