Testing to see if a cake is cooked

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10 September 2010

About this technique

Skill level

Easy

Mary Berry demonstrates how a cake is ready when it's golden-brown and coming away from the edge of the tin.

-Press it gently to check – it should be springy to the touch.

-Set the cakes aside to cool in their tins for five minutes.

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Easy sponge cake. by The BBC Food team.
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Mary Berry's easy Victoria sponge. by Mary Berry.
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Dorset apple cake by Ravneet Gill.
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Easy chocolate cake. by Rachel Manley.
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Apple sandwich cake. by Mary Berry.
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Easy banana bread
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Lucy’s strawberry slices. by Mary Berry.
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Syrup sponge in the microwave. by James Martin.
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Easy carrot cake. by William Leigh.
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Beetroot chocolate cake by Nigel Slater.
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Heart cake. by Lily Vanilli.
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