When Cakes Are Nearing Doneness

question 10

Multiple Choice

When cakes are nearing doneness,

• A) their surface appears black and they start to wrinkle at the pan edges.
• B) they should be removed from the oven after a gap forms between the cake and the pan.
• C) the top of the cake may be touched lightly with a finger; it should spring back.
• D) insert a cake tester into the cake. If it comes out with some batter clinging to it, the cake is done.

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