Testing to see if a cake is cooked

  • 10 September 2010

About this technique

Skill level

Easy

Mary Berry demonstrates how a cake is ready when it's golden-brown and coming away from the edge of the tin.

• Press it gently to check – it should be springy to the touch.

• Set the cakes aside to cool in their tins for 5 minutes.

For larger cakes, insert a skewer into the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cakes is done. If not, return the cake to the oven for a few more minutes, then test again.

Recipes using this technique