Q&A

Baking thoughts, techniques and know-how

Removing a Cake from a Springform Tin
28 Jun 2021 - BakeClub Team
Q: What’s the best way to remove a cake from the base of a springform tin?
Preparing Bundt Tins
28 Jun 2021 - BakeClub Team
Q: What’s the best way to prepare a Bundt tin?
Cake Flour
02 Jun 2021 - Anneka Manning
Q: What is cake flour and is it available in Australia?
Substituting Ingredients in Scones
02 Jun 2021 - Anneka Manning
Q: When making scones, is it possible to switch the butter, flour and caster sugar for some healthier options for example almond meal, coconut oil and honey?
Tapping a Cake Tin
02 Jun 2021 - Anneka Manning
Q: Do you need to tap a cake tin on the bench before baking a cake?
Enhancing the Chocolate Flavour
02 Jun 2021 - Anneka Manning
Q: Does coffee really bring out the chocolate flavour in your baking?
Using baking beads or rice when blind baking
16 Apr 2021 - BakeClub Team
Q: How full do I need to fill my pastry case with baking beads or rice when blind baking it?
Paddle beater
30 Oct 2020 - Anneka Manning
Q: When do I use the paddle beater for my stand mixer?
Blind baking
04 Sep 2020 - Anneka Manning
Q: When does a pastry case need to be blind baked before the filling is added?
Preparing cake tins
14 Aug 2020 - Anneka Manning
Q: Is it better to use a spray oil or baking paper when preparing cake tins?
Tough pastry
10 Jul 2020 - Anneka Manning
Q: Why was my pastry tough when I baked it?
Heavy Sponge Cakes
14 Jun 2020 - Anneka Manning

Q: I tried making a sponge cake and it wasn't fluffy and light! It came out of the oven quite heavy. My egg mixture was lovely and light before adding the flour and cornflour so why did this happen?