The BAKING MISTAKES you didn't know you were making!

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Ever ended up with a dry, overly dense, broken or sunken cake? Chances are you're making a baking mistake without even knowing it! In this video I'll be taking you through 9 common baking mistakes that are so easy to avoid, it's just about knowing that they're mistakes in the first place! :) Baking can be a little tricky, as they say, baking is a science! But knowing a little about the science involved in baking really goes a long way, and will help you become a more confident baker. These are tips and tricks I wish I knew before I started baking, so I really hope this helps you with your baking journey :D

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - 00:13 - Intro
00:13 - 00:56 - Mistake 1 (overmixing cake batter)
00:56 - 02:25 - Mistake 2 (measuring your flour incorrectly)
02:25 - 02:53 - Mistake 3 (using expired baking powder or baking soda)
02:53 - 03:08 - Mistake 4 (using cold ingredients)
03:08 - 03:52 - Mistake 5 (not creaming your butter and sugar correctly)
03:52 - 04:25 - Mistake 6 (opening the oven door too early)
04:25 - 04:42 - Mistake 7 (not greasing/lining cake pans)
04:42 - 05:11 - Mistake 8 (letting your cake batter sit for too long before baking it)
05:11 - 06:13 - Mistake 9 (incorrectly substituting ingredients)

How to cream butter and sugar properly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVgfSV437kI&t=110s
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