Baking Basics: Tips and Tricks on Baking

Hopefully you all found my baking tips and tricks useful. Here are some more that may help you in 

your next baking adventure!


When baking something in the oven, it is important to cook it at the right temperature for the correct 

amount of time. Baking something at the wrong temperature can undercook or overcook it. Baking 

something according to their correct cooking time will also play a role in whether your dessert is 

undercooked or overcooked. When there is a gap of time for the recommended cooking time, always 

start with the lowest amount of time. If you are baking a cake, it is easier to start with the shortest 

baking time and have to put it back in the oven to cook for longer. Remember, you can always cook 

something for longer, but you cannot go back and un-cook something. Also, make sure to test your 

cakes to make sure that they are cooked all the way through by sticking an object such as a toothpick 

to make sure it comes out clean. A clean toothpick means that it is done and a toothpick covered in 

batter means it is undercooked.


Another quick tip is if you do not have a piping bag to decorate cakes or cupcakes, you can use a 

zip-lock bag. You can make a simple design by cutting off the tip of a corner of the bag. In order to 

make a fancier, more complex design, such as flowers or stars, you can use a tip. Tips range in size to 

make the design larger or smaller and different shapes to make multiple patterns.


Stay tuned for more tips on baking. Once you feel comfortable in the kitchen and master the basics, I 

will walk you through step by step on how to make a simple dessert.







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