This inexpensive tool isn’t just for cakes. But why not just use a toothpick instead of buying yet another tool? You definitely can, though not all baking experts agree that cake testers and ...

The dome of a beautiful golden cake can be deceiving. After all, you never know how well it’s baked until you slice that first piece. Professional bakers and amateur home cooks can solve the mystery ...

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Which cake tester is best? The quality of a finished cake depends on the perfection of its bake. There is a fine line between deliciously moist and bone-dry, but since you can’t see the interior of a ...