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How to Bake a Cake in a Mixing Bowl

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Amanda Hart

If you are baking a cake that needs to be round or dome-shaped, use a mixing bowl instead of a traditional cake pan. This will save yourself the time and effort of carving your shape. When selecting a mixing bowl to bake in, be sure it is oven-safe. There should be indication of this on the bottom of the bowl.