Use these alternate methods to test the doneness of your baked goods.
When testing to see if cakes are done, toothpicks are the go-to tool.
For the classic cake toothpick test, you simply insert a wooden toothpick near the center of the cake.
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If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
Yes, the baking toothpick test is really that easy.
Provided, of course, youhavea toothpick at the ready.
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Still, it’s not a bad idea to add toothpicks to your shopping list.
Look at your knife set and find the one with the thinnest blade.
Then insert the blade into the center of the cake.
If the knife comes out clean, the cake is done.
What about the fork toothpick trick?
A better choice is a carving fork.
Be sure to read the recipe method closely to find out exactly what kind of doneness test to use.
If the top springs back, the cake is done.
You’ll need no toothpick to test cake doneness when bakingangel food cakes, either.
