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Why Do Cakes Fall in the Center?

Sometimes a cake “falls,” or sinks in the middle during or after baking. Assuming the recipe you’re using is accurate and otherwise “good,” there are several reasons that a cake may not achieve expected volume. Inaccurate measuring of ingredients may affect the structure of a cake. Or, the leavener used […]

Cakes

Yellow Sheet Cake

This recipe makes a perfect classic sheet cake, which you can pair with any of your favorite frostings or chocolate ganache. Makes one 9- by 13-inch cake