Conversely, a sponge cake relies on the whisking method, where eggs are beaten until they form a thick and airy foam, producing a light and airy texture. The world of cake baking is vast and diverse, offering a boundless canvas for creativity and experimentation. From ...
Science of Baking Class: We’ve all enjoyed a light and tender muffin, or a moist and delectable slice of cake, but have you ever thought about why the texture and crumb are the way they are, or what it takes to achieve such results? Welcome to the S
Many people will describe baking as a science, and point out that they like the freedom of cooking by feel a lot more than the exactitude of baking. All kinds of cooking rely heavily on science, however, and whether you are aware of it or not, scientific principles help govern what ends...
Here are full instructions for a cupcake-baking science project that demonstrates the importance of different ingredients.
If you do, you probably end up with a decent cake, but if you followed the directions exactly there's a chance you'd end up with an even better cake. Why? It all has to do with chemistry. These are the scientific reasons behind some of the most common baking directions. ...
Let’s assume the recipe has a total of 2 cups of flour. You would need to add enough baking powder to lift the remaining cup of flour. The recipe would need ¼ teaspoon baking soda plus 1 teaspoon baking powder to leaven a cake with 2 cups of flour in the batter. Got that? Good...
A chemical engineer before she became a baker, Weller uses her scientific background to explain the whys and hows of baking, so home cooks can achieve perfect results every time. Here are recipes both sweet (Pumpkin Layer Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream and Brown Sugar Frosting) and ...
If, for some reason, you are unable to use baking soda or baking powder, then there are a few things you can try. First, think about how important the rise is of this baked good. Is it extremely important, as in for a cake or biscuits, or is it okay if the end result is a li...
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We host live events, webinars, and demonstrations that show how chemistry is present in everyday activities like baking a cake.For example, at a recent university open day, I demonstrated how to make mini-baked Alaskas, explaining the chemistry behind each step, from the rise of the sponge...