Cake Baking Tips For OTG

Whether it’s the birthday of someone special, celebrating an anniversary, or marking a special occasion, cake is the star of all events. So, why don't you ditch the bakery next door and bake one at home? Starting with picking up the ingredients to icing it aesthetically, every step of baking a cake feels like a reward.

If you are a beginner, investing in Usha’s OTG, which has 8-in-1 cooking options, would be a great deal. However, if you are using an OTG for the first time, baking a soft and fluffy cake can be tricky. But don’t worry, compiling the common mistakes, here are some tips for baking the perfect cake in an OTG.

Preheat The OTG

Preheating any electronic appliance before you bake a cake is non-negotiable. Since an OTG usually takes longer to heat up than a conventional oven, you cannot forget to preheat before placing the baking tray on the rack. For most cakes, you can set the temperature between 160°C and 180°C for about 10 to 15 minutes, and you’ll be good to go.

Use The Middle Rack

If you want to get a perfectly baked cake with the help of your Usha’s OTG, it is recommended that you place the baking tray on the middle rack. Since the bottom rack might burn the base of the cake and the top rack’s heat might not even get to the bottom, using the middle rack allows even distribution of the heat, thus leading to a well-baked cake.

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Measure The Ingredients

Baking requires precision. If you are following a recipe, it’s essential that you blindly follow the quantity of the ingredients mentioned along with the steps. For a couple of handy tips, you should invest in a digital scale to avoid any inconsistencies in the measurements. Also, while adding the dry ingredients, always level it off with a knife instead of scooping it out.

The OTG Door

Looking at the cake rise and having to wait till it’s fully baked does require a lot of patience, but it is the right way to get an evenly baked cake. If you open the door of Usha’s OTG frequently, it can hamper the temperature, and the cake may not rise at all.

Let The Cake Cool

Finally, the most patient step of all is waiting. Once you have a freshly baked cake, it is super tempting to slice it or take a bite. However, if you want to ice it or even have portions, you must make sure it comes to room temperature. If not given enough cooling time, the texture of the cake can be affected, and it can crumble.