Tips for making the Perfect Cake

Preheat: You must preheat your oven, and make sure it is completely heated when you put the cake in - otherwise it won’t cook properly.
Baking Paper: It is a good idea to line the tin with baking paper. Then spray some cooking spray around the tin. This will prevent your cake from sticking.

Choosing your Pan: It is really important to use the right sized pans for the cake. If you do not have the right pan you will need to adjust the cooking time. If you need a springform pan do not use a normal one because you will need a springform to get the cake out - this is often the case with cakes like cheesecakes.

Don't Overfill: Do not overfill the tin with cake mix - it will bubble over and not cook properly. If you have too much cake mix make some mini cupcakes.

Testing: To check if your cake is cooked, insert a skewer into the middle of the cake. It should come out clean. If your cake looks like it needs more cooking, but it’s getting too dark on the top, cover it with foil so the rest of it cooks without the top burning.

Overspill: Before you put the cake in the oven, put it on a tray covered in baking paper. That way if the cake mix bubbles over it won’t ruin your oven.