Why does my pound cake keep falling?

Table of Contents:

1. Why does my pound cake keep falling?
2. Why does my cake burn on the sides?
3. What does loosely cover with foil mean?
4. Should I cover my roast chicken with foil?

Why does my pound cake keep falling?

One of the most common reasons why pound cakes fall in the middle has to do with moisture. ... Sometimes extra moisture can make its way into ingredients such as flour when you're living in a humid area. This could make your cake rise faster than it should, and then it will wind up falling in the middle.

Why does my cake burn on the sides?

The sides of my cake are crunchy or burnt. One problem, lots of possible reasons: a/ too much fat has been used to grease the tin, b/ the cake tin's not sufficiently lined c/ the oven's too hot, d/ the cake's been left in the oven for too long or e/ it contains a fat not suitable for baking.

What does loosely cover with foil mean?

A tent foil lid means that when you put the lasagna in they want you to cover it in foil but not tightly like you would if you were putting it in the fridge. ... They want you to create a "tent" over the lasagna surface to that air can get in and any cheese on top doesn't stick to it.

Should I cover my roast chicken with foil?

Do you cover a chicken when roasting? We generally like to roast our chicken uncovered so the skin crisps up and turns an appealing golden brown. If the chicken starts to get too dark before it reaches the proper internal temperature, you can tent a piece of foil over the top to protect the skin from burning.