“ Experienced cake bakers would never dream of trying to bake a cake without first “doing the math” to make sure that the ingredients are in balance. Having the right proportions of flour, eggs, sugar, and fat makes all the difference.
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For Great Cakes, Get the Ratios Right - Fine Cooking Article
a handy article on cake ratios. i know i will have arrived when:
1. i can remember all this off the top of my head
2. i can create a cake on my own using said ratios
3. this cake is delicious.
