One of the keys to baking a quality cake is having a properly prepped oven. Even the best tasting cake batter can be ruined by an over that is set incorrectly. The following simple steps can help you bake a delicious cake to perfection.

Preheat. Allow plenty of time for your oven to heat before starting to bake your cake. Generally 10-15 minutes is enough time for an oven to reach baking temperature. Follow the recommended temperature listed for your specific recipe.

Double Check the Temperature. An oven may be heated to a different temperature than what the setting indicates and sometimes be off by as much as 75 degrees F. Buy an oven thermometer and check it prior to using the oven to make sure that it has reached the proper temperature.
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