Baking Guides

Welcome to “Baking Guides,” the category for all things warm, sweet, and scrumptious. In this section, we provide you with an array of comprehensive guides, expert tips, and delectable recipes to help you master the art of baking and unleash your inner pastry chef. From understanding the science behind the perfect rise and learning essential techniques to exploring the vast world of flours, sugars, and leavening agents, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a budding baker or a seasoned pro, our baking guides are designed to inspire and equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to create heavenly treats that are sure to delight. Let’s preheat the oven and get ready to bake some magic!

Why Are My Macarons Chewy?
By Johny
Baking Guides

Why Are My Macarons Chewy?

Macarons not to be confused with the coconut-infused cookie that is called macaroon with an extra “o”, are baked in a precise way, this desert, which originates from France can be an airy delight to consume and its crispy and lightweight texture depends on what method is used to prepare it.  We all want a perfectly baked macaron that is as close to the traditional recipe as possible but sometimes, mistakes happen that can cause the macarons to end up hard, burnt, or chewy, this might have caused you to wonder where the mistakes in preparation came from and simply…
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Amazing 12 Year Old Birthday Cake ideas for a Boy
By Johny
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Amazing 12 Year Old Birthday Cake ideas for a Boy

12 year old birthday cake ideas for a boy are everywhere on the Internet nowadays. Just a few clicks and you will find millions of cake decoration styles. But looking at too many photos might confuse you a little bit. Below are some of the most favorite birthday cake designs that we have carefully selected. These awesome and creative ideas will definitely wow any twelve-year-old boy! Things you need to prepare for the birthday cake Before getting ready to make the cake, here are a few things you’ll need to prepare: Food coloring: You can use normal food coloring or…
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14 Year Old Birthday Cakes That Are Outside the Box
By Johny
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14 Year Old Birthday Cakes That Are Outside the Box

14 year old birthday cakes don’t have to be something big and fancy, they can easily take inspiration from everyday life objects. If you’re stuck on ideas for your teen’s birthday cake, why not check out the most creative and coolest cake decoration styles below? You are sure to find the perfect design to surprise the birthday star and every partygoer! The ideas for 14 year old birthday cakes If the birthday star is a teenage boy, then you can get some inspiration from common boys’ hobbies, like sports, games, racing cars, bodybuilding, video games, superheroes, technology-based products… With regard…
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Make Box Cake Taste Homemade: Paula Deen’s Recipe
By Luong Tan
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Make Box Cake Taste Homemade: Paula Deen’s Recipe

There is nothing like the taste of the homemade cake. It's moist, flavorful, and simply delicious. However, sometimes it's just not possible to make a cake from scratch. That's where box cake comes in. Box cake can be dry and bland, but with a few simple tweaks, it can be just as good as homemade. This recipe from Paula Deen is the best of both worlds - easy and delicious! Try it today and see for yourself how to make box cake taste homemade paula deen. Box Cake Introduction Box Cake A box cake or boxed mix as it's more…
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Puto Calasiao recipe: Easy guide to make Filipino rice cake
By Johny
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Puto Calasiao recipe: Easy guide to make Filipino rice cake

Puto Calasiao recipe originates from the province of Pangasinan, more specifically Calasiao town (Philippines). Owing to its popularity, puto calasiao can also be found in Manila. On the freeway to Baguio City, you will see many street vendors who sell this type of Puto. Curious about how to make these colorful little cakes? Let’s dive right into the recipe below! Puto Calasiao is famous Filipino steamed rice cake Puto Calasiao Puto Calasiao is a type of rice cake (puto) that is made out of fermented rice flour and shaped in bite-size portions. This recipe (as implies the name), originally comes…
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What Does Overcooked and Undercooked Flan Look Like?
By Luong Tan
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What Does Overcooked and Undercooked Flan Look Like?

If you’ve never had flan before, then you might wonder what it tastes like, and if you’re making it for the first time, you would definitely be curious about what overcooked and undercooked flan looks like – preparing yourself to know if you mess it up. There are many secrets to making a perfect flan, most of which were discovered by a series of trial and error. You never know until you do. For the benefit of first-timers with flan, we will be discussing what it tastes like, what overcooked and undercooked flan look like, how to tell when it’s…
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Outback Butter Cake Recipe – Tips and guide to making a cake like Outback steakhouse
By Luong Tan
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Outback Butter Cake Recipe – Tips and guide to making a cake like Outback steakhouse

If you are reading this post, you've probably savored the exciting flavors of Outback steakhouse butter cake and are looking to make some at home. I have bad and good news. First, the bad news. Outback butter cake recipe isn't available to the public. However, searching for similar recipes will often find recipes identical to the Outback butter cake recipe. Now, the good news. In this post, we've documented a butter cake recipe that will give you the same flavor and texture the original Outback butter cake recipe offers. Outback butter cake recipe – A step-by-step guide on how to…
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How to Cool Angel Food Cake Without Glass Bottle and Upside Down
By Luong Tan
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How to Cool Angel Food Cake Without Glass Bottle and Upside Down

When making an angel food cake, it is very easy to get confused about certain things. It is so light that you could make different mistakes throughout the process and not even be quite sure what mistakes you made. For instance, if you didn’t know that you should cool angel food cake upside down – then you’ve probably ended up with messed up cakes. The recipes for angel food cakes are quite simple until you see a bottle in the recipe. Isn’t it possible to cool angel food cake without a glass bottle? You might wonder. This isn’t a recipe…
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10 Unique Female 30th Birthday Cake ideas you Should try
By Johny
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10 Unique Female 30th Birthday Cake ideas you Should try

A female 30th birthday cake with unique design will definitely lighten up your loved ones’ birthday. Turning 30 opens a whole new chapter in someone’s life. And you can help make it a memorable day by creating a distinctive and full-of-surprise birthday cake. Below are some of the most interesting cake decoration ideas to inspire you. “Stepping into 30” birthday cake Anyone who is a chocoholic would appreciate this birthday cake décor. The chocolate ganache dripping down from the edge will make every party-goer’s mouth water. The cake is also highlighted with some chocolate candies on top and a “Stepping…
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Portillos Chocolate Cake: Why Can’t You Refrigerate It
By Luong Tan
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Portillos Chocolate Cake: Why Can’t You Refrigerate It

Portillos is a Chicago-based restaurant chain that has some of the best hot dogs in the business. They also have delicious desserts, like their famous chocolate cake. You may be wondering why you can't refrigerate Portillo's Chocolate Cake - it tastes just as good cold! That might not be the case for other types of cakes, but this one is designed to withstand both fridge and freezer temperatures. What is the chocolate cake made of and why can't it be refrigerated Portillo's Chocolate Cake is made with, pure vanilla extract and large eggs. This makes up the batter for Portillo's…
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How to Cook Frozen Hash Browns in Microwave, Frying Pan, Oven & Stove
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How to Cook Frozen Hash Browns in Microwave, Frying Pan, Oven & Stove

Frozen hash browns are time savers as well as an option for a delicious breakfast dish, its flavors can be enhanced depending on the methods used to prepare it. There are various ways to cook frozen hash browns and they include using either a microwave, a frying pan, an oven, or a stove. Each of these methods come with their set of instructions to enable you to prepare the hash browns properly and although the taste differs, the hash browns come out edible and ready to eat. It is also helpful to note that frozen hash browns are already partly…
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Is Jello, Hair Gel, Honey, Toothpaste, And Pudding Solid or Liquid?
By Luong Tan
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Is Jello, Hair Gel, Honey, Toothpaste, And Pudding Solid or Liquid?

Is jello, hair gel, honey, toothpaste, and pudding solid or liquid? Now that got you thinking hard, didn’t it? All things exist in different physical states, with the basic ones being; liquid, solid or, gaseous states. Some substances or mixtures have definite shapes while others are free-flowing either taking the shape of their containers or not. And without thinking too much, we tend to classify different materials that we come across as we go about our day-to-day activities, as liquid, solid, or gas. However, we often come across materials that are not so easy to classify under any of the…
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