Technique/Terminology Thursday: Baking a Large Cake Evenly

Baking a large cake can be tricky. You want to make sure that the entire cake is cooked thoroughly and evenly. Nothing is more frustrating than pulling a cake out of the oven that is burnt on the sides but still jiggly in the middle! Last week I baked a large cake for a bridal shower and in order to assure an even bake, I placed a flower nail in the middle. This was the first time I used this technique and it worked like a charm!

All you do is place the flower nail in the center upside down on your greased and floured pan. Then pour your batter and bake as you normally would. After the cake has cooled, simply remove the flower nail! Your cake will bake evenly and you may find that you have less of a bump on the top that needs removed!