Tips to Prevent Cakes from Cracking When Baked in Conventional Ovens

Here are some tips to help keep cakes from cracking or falling when baking:

 

• Proper oven temperature is very important. An oven that is too hot can cause cracking.
• Measure liquids precisely (including using a large egg) to insure that the batter will not be too stiff.
• Always use the proper pan size. Using a pan too deep can cause cracking.
• Proper mixing of ingredients is an important factor in good quality cakes.
• Make sure that the oven shelves are in the proper position for baking cakes.