Whenever your cake doesn't bake flat try this out.

[lux]

If you press the cake down it will be more dense just keep that in mind because if you want a light and airy cake you should just level it

[wesleyogilvie]

Or use a wet cake strip. Put it around the pan before placing it in the oven.

[praveenmehrotra]

Pl don't strangle the cake... The extra top which u get after slicing the cake also lets u taste the cake before serving it to others

[passionadams]

i just tried it and it worked! now i don't have to waste any cake. thank you!!

[jrktciw]

Not everyone has wet strips my dear so thts good advice tho, you dnt need to press too hard jst slightly angel !!🙏❤️thnk you fr this cake hack a person learn everyday I'm telling you !!

[CarmenArjoon-lofx]

I just flip the cake, when cooled, it's flat

[mandwandwe]

Thank you for the tip. I am a beginner, l am struggling to bake a cake with a flat top.

[johnathansilva]

I just learned about cake strips; you should, too.

[Imgaezz]

Or you can use wet cake stripes if you don’t have that. Put wet news paper and wrap it in tin foil and wrap it around the tin

[henriettaafolabi]

What makes it swollen at the top? Could it be that the heat from the oven is too much?

[BeautyToks]

I seen this right after I finished frosting my cake.. 😭

[AdorbsxAbi]

Pov : you just shave it off and eat it with left over icing :

[ZiaBixx]

You don’t need to press or put pressure just when slightly cool’s flip top side down on your cooling mat or rack. What your doing is destroying the crumb /aeration 🤦🏻‍♀️also studying your oven and ensuring an even bake without strips will always give you a steady rise and no off cuts 🤡

[twjnoun]

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