Rant: My layer cake collapsed in the middle last night

I followed the recipe exactly, but it still sunk. I think my oven temp might be off. How do you test for that?

4 comments

4 Comments

ray6131mo ago

Ugh, that sinking feeling is the worst, but an oven thermometer is a solid first check.

dylan_ward1mo ago

Question how much it actually matters. A collapsed middle might just make the cake more dense and tasty. Oven thermometers are cheap and can check your temp, but sinking happens for lots of reasons. Overmixing the batter or pulling it out too soon can cause that. Did you try a piece yet to see if it still tastes good? Why get worked up over looks if it's still edible?

kelly9431mo ago

Seriously? Looks totally matter though. If I'm bringing a cake to a party and it looks like a crater, people judge it before they even taste it. Presentation is part of the experience, and a sunken middle screams "kitchen fail" even if it's moist.

tarar381mo ago

Is the flavor still good though? @dylan_ward might be right about taste over presentation.