OT: How do I get a bundt cake to have a flat bottom?

MaxDarkside · Post by **MaxDarkside** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:22 am

Best way to get a flat bottom is to not eat the bundt cake (snickers).

Zzzzzzzzzzz... · Post by **Zzzzzzzzzzz...** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:24 am

MaxDarkside wrote:Best way to get a flat bottom is to not eat the bundt cake (snickers).

Touche'! Or should I say, "Tushy".

SleepingUgly · Post by **SleepingUgly** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:01 am

The sad thing is that I put in 1-1/3 cups flour and 1-1/3 cups sugar when it called for 1-1/2 of each (I thought the measuring cup I was using was a 1/2, not a 1/3!), so it may be bad anyway.

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:03 am

Ah, SU, you are definitely a lady after me own heart! I couldn't have done better myself.

LSAT · Post by **LSAT** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:05 am

SleepingUgly wrote:My bundt cake recipes always end up looking like a mushroom on the bottom b/c the top (which becomes the bottom) is never flat. Is there a trick to do this? Once I tried to cut it with a knife and it ended up lopsided so I'm not inclined to do that.

Why does it need to be flat? Who sees it? It's on the bottom. My wife says the weight of the cake will somewhat flatten it.

SleepingUgly · Post by **SleepingUgly** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:41 am

LSAT wrote:Why does it need to be flat? Who sees it? It's on the bottom. My wife says the weight of the cake will somewhat flatten it.

It's visible from the side. Instead of the bundt design going all the way down to the plate, it looks like a mushroom. It's an issue of aesthetics. The weight won't flatten it.

poppi2 · Post by **poppi2** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:43 am

DoriC wrote:SU, I would have made a bet you've wouldn't have gotten any responses! This forum simply amazes me!

This forum is better than Wikipedia.

motherall · Post by **motherall** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:39 pm

Suzjohnson wrote:It's a pain, isn't it? I've managed a couple of times to get it pretty flat trimming it with an electric knife but it can turn into a complete disaster too. Usually I will get the cake out of the pan onto a cookie sheet, then put the cake plate or whatever you want to serve it from on the flat bottom. Then, very carefully flip the whole thing over so the curved top ends up on top. Much prettier that side up if you are finishing with a glaze rather than a thick frosting. Have you done a search on YouTube? I remember seeing somewhere someone cutting cake layers into thinner layers with thread. Perish the thought!

Suz

This really works and is easier to keep even than with a knife!

Suzjohnson · Post by **Suzjohnson** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 2:08 pm

SleepingUgly wrote:The sad thing is that I put in 1-1/3 cups flour and 1-1/3 cups sugar when it called for 1-1/2 of each (I thought the measuring cup I was using was a 1/2, not a 1/3!), so it may be bad anyway.

Well phooey! Did it turn out at all?

Suz

Catnapper · Post by **Catnapper** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 5:47 pm

When you put the batter in the pan, instead of just leveling it, push the batter toward the sides so there is a valley around the middle. It will fill in and level a bit.

Otherwise, who cares? Fill in the gap with frosting!

Catnapper - Joanie

SleepingUgly · Post by **SleepingUgly** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:08 pm

Yes, it turned out OK!

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:22 pm

SU, you inspired me. I made an orange jello w/mandarin oranges and chopped black walnuts today. And it actually turned out good!

I just may buy some frozen cookie dough, maybe the M&M frozen cookie dough, and make some cookies tomorrow! Maybe.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:12 am

I'm with Catnapper on forming the wet batter with a dip in the middle,
but sometimes the oven temperature is uneven, so you may even need to turn the pan while it is baking.
(keep the bottom down.)

your ugly guest · Post by **your ugly guest** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:22 am

Why turn the cake over? Keep it right side up. It still tastes the same!

Suzjohnson · Post by **Suzjohnson** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:07 am

I just downloaded a no knead oatmeal bread and will be starting it as soon as I'm off the computer. I really like the no kneading part!
SU, I'm so glad it worked out and hope you enjoy every bite!

Suz

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