Baking Basics: Substitutes, Rising Agents & Fixing Cakes

Mastering baking basics involves understanding rising agents and finding the right substitutes for butter or milk. Learn how to fix a crumbly cake, avoid soggy pizza dough, and ensure your baked goods rise perfectly every time.

How to Moisten a Cake After Baking

Published Oct,19 2011 | By Deborah Walden

A dry cake is one of the recurring nightmares of every baker. Although cooks invest long hours into making desserts, there is no way to know if a cake is too dry before the baking process is complete. However, don't assume a dry cake is a lost cause.