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FromScratch by Candice

....FromScratch is a home based bakery. Baking you happy one slice at a time!!

03/04/2024

Happy Monday my Sweets!!!!! Today is a new day, a new beginning, a new week, a new month, new opportunities!!!

There’s so much to be grateful for! Life, health and strength, and the active use of my limbs!!

Let’s kick the day off with positivity and productivity! Whether it’s admin day for your business or another Monday in the office. And if you’re like me BOTH!!

What’s your ? Share your goals and let’s inspire each other!!!

02/19/2024

Happiest Birthday to my baby who’s not a baby anymore! I cannot believe I have a 4 year old!!!

02/13/2024

After baking, allow your goods to briefly cool in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack for complete cooling to prevent breakage and excessive softness. Waiting 2-3 hours after removing the cake from the pan, or until fully cooled, prevents icing from melting. Decorating a frozen cake is easier and reduces the need for a crumb coat, ensuring a smoother and polished finish. For added moisture retention, while the cakes are still warm, wrap the layers in several pieces of plastic wrap after removing them from the pan.

02/12/2024

To ensure your cake is perfectly baked, employ a toothpick or cake tester to assess its doneness. Insert the toothpick or tester into the center of the cake; it should emerge clean or with only a few moist crumbs attached.
Some visual cues of cake doneness:
- Observe the edges of the cake; they should be slightly pulled away from the pan, indicating proper baking and easy release.
- For a lighter cake, the top should boast a golden brown hue, while chocolate cakes should exhibit a shiny-matte appearance.

02/12/2024

Opening the oven door releases hot air and decreases the overall temperature, while introducing cold air. This fluctuation poses a risk of a collapsed cake or unevenly cooked baked goods, as maintaining a stable temperature is crucial for successful baking. Minimize oven door openings and use the oven light for checks to preserve the baking environment and achieve optimal results.

02/08/2024

Do you struggle with your cakes sticking to the pan??

Make sure you are using some type of cake release to ensure a hassle-free baking experience and easy cleanup. You may consider lining your baking sheet or pan with parchment paper, applying nonstick spray, or using a homemade cake goop mixture. These preparations create a protective barrier that helps prevent your baked goods from sticking to the pan. This simple step can save you time and effort during both the baking and cleaning processes.

Cake Goop (Homemade Pan Release) Recipe:
You will mix equal parts of flour, vegetable shortening, and vegetable oil.
Ingredients:

-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
-1/2 cup vegetable shortening
-1/2 cup vegetable oil
Directions:

In a bowl, combine the flour, vegetable shortening, and vegetable oil.
Mix well until you achieve a smooth, consistent paste. Apply the Cake Goop to your baking pan using a pastry brush or your fingers, ensuring an even coating. This homemade mixture provides an excellent nonstick surface and enhances the release of your baked goods.

02/05/2024

I trust you!

02/05/2024

Bake times in recipes are carefully designed for the intended thickness of the batter in recommended pan sizes. Using a different pan size than specified can result in complications such as batter overflow, uneven baking, and textural issues. Following the recommended pan size ensures even heat distribution, preventing undercooking or overcooking. Adhering to these guidelines guarantees a successful baking experience with a perfectly baked and delightful outcome

02/03/2024

Unlock the secret to baking perfection! 🍰✨

Understanding why avoiding overmixing is the key to achieving a light, fluffy cake that'll leave everyone craving more.

Overmixing your cake batter compromises the formation of essential air bubbles, essential for achieving a light and fluffy texture. This results in a flat, dense cake with a tough crumb.

To prevent this, carefully monitor the mixing process by stopping as soon as ingredients are JUST combined. You want to look for a uniformed batter with a slightly aerated appearance. Additionally, adjusting techniques like gently folding and incorporating ingredients in short bursts help preserve the necessary air pockets, ensuring a successful cake outcome every time.

02/02/2024

In the traditional Creaming Method, adding all dry ingredients at once risks overmixing, potentially leading to uneven texture.
Similarly, pouring all liquid ingredients at once may oversaturate the butter mixture, causing emulsion breakage. Gradually incorporating your dry and wet ingredients ensures better control, even distribution, and a stable emulsion, contributing to the desired texture and structure in baked goods.

Another method you could use it the Reverse Creaming, where your dry ingredients are combined with softened butter first before adding the liquids. This method produces a flatter top cake with a velvety texture. This method is ideal for stacking as it produces a sturdier cake.

Let me know which methods you use in the comments!

Happy Baking Yall!!

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Charlotte, NC

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http://www.FromScratchbyCandice.com/

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