Never toss another cake crumb

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Sarah
May 16, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Good morning!

Can you believe it's graduation season already?! Time flies when you're celebrating awesome achievements. Let's bake a cake or cupcakes that's as unique as the grad themself! We're talking school colors, favorite hobbies, or anything that screams "congratulations!" on top of a delicious treat.

THE MAIN COURSE

11 Mouthwatering Ways to Use Up Your Leftover Cake Batter and Trimmings

Only true cake bakers know how wasteful making a cake can be. Sometimes the recipe can be too large and you end up with way too much batter. Other times, you find yourself throwing away the tops of the cake after leveling it to be decorated.

Whatever the case, don’t toss the extra batter or trimmings! Instead, put them to good use and turn them into something delicious!

RISE TO THE OCCASION

There are 11 days left until Memorial Day

THE SIDES

Never Eat a Dried Out Brownie Again with These 7 Simple Tricks

Nothing beats a fresh batch of brownies, but we all know they don’t last forever. Luckily, with a few simple storage tips and tricks, you can prevent your brownies from turning into dried out hockey pucks and keep them tasting fresh for a surprisingly long while!

13 Must-Know Cake Baking Tips for Beginners

If you’re ready to graduate from box cake mode, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. Baking a cake from scratch isn’t necessarily difficult, but you’ll want to make sure to avoid the common pitfalls that you’ll likely encounter.

Never Waste Bread Again - Foolproof Methods to Stop Mold in Its Tracks

Bread is a common staple in most of our kitchens, and sadly, a lot of it ends up in the trash due to molding. If you’ve ever pulled out a slice of bread only to find mold on it, this one’s for you!

CHEW ON THIS

Don't toss those egg whites! Leftover egg whites can be frozen for later use. Simply whip them to stiff peaks before freezing, and thaw in the refrigerator overnight when you're ready to use them in meringues, macarons, or angel food cake.

THE LEFTOVERS

The Real Reasons Behind Those Pesky Cheesecake Cracks

If you’ve ever found a crack in your otherwise perfectly baked cheesecake, don’t worry - you’re not alone! That doesn’t mean you have to live with those cracks, though. Next time, simply avoid these common traps.

How to Make the Most of Expired Baking Soda in Your Home

Baking soda is a common pantry staple used in all sorts of baked goods, but just because you have it on the shelf doesn’t mean you should use it. Find out how to test whether or not your baking soda is past its prime and what to do with when it is.

KEEP ON RISING

Still hungry for more baking knowledge? Dive deeper into past newsletters for tips and tricks you might have missed the first time around. Completely free and available 24/7!

STAY SWEET!

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Happy baking!