I am making a lemon pound cake for a wedding and I cant tell when the pound cake is done. When I stick a toothpick in the center, it has a little bit of a dough like consistency. Does that mean its not ready. Im afraid if I cook it too long it will be dry!!!
I've never made pound cake. But here is a bump. Somebody will know.
I looked up some info. It shouldn't be doughy in the middle. I'm sure if you let it cook a little longer it will be okay. I usually wrap all my cakes in wax paper and then plastic wrap and refrig at least overnight. It really helps give the cake moisture. I hope this helps.
So should I put the cakes back in? The inside has a greasy playdough like consistency. It is a ten inch round. Two inches high and its been baking for 70 minutes. I am freaking out
Yes, I would put it back in the oven. It is def. not done yet. Don't wait too long though. Make sure your toothpick comes out clean.
Thank you so much for all your help! I really wish I could see the inside of a well cooked pound cake so that I can at least know what Im shooting for
I bake 11X15 pound cakes all the time. Mine take 2 runs of batter and 1 hr 20 minutes to bake at 325. 70 minutes is normally not long enough for a dense pound cake. Toothpicks (or butter knives at my house) should always come out clean. My pound cakes form a hard crust on the top and I always have to carve a little hole so that I can get a tester in there. HTH for any future pound cakes.
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