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Testing Doneness of Bundt Cakes

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Usually recipes tell you to insert a toothpick and if it comes out clean, the cake is done. That is fine for a 2 inch deep cake pan, but barely makes a dent in a Bundt cake or loaf pan. I have a 6 inch cake tester that I use for deep cakes, but it is not necessary to buy one. In fact, I often lose my skinny cake tester in a kitchen drawer. When I do I grab a skewer or a piece of uncooked spaghetti and insert it into the cake to see if it is done.

This post is linked to  Kitchen Tip Tuesday and Works For Me Wednesday.

About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

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  2. Kaye says

    Great idea. I like the spaghetti suggestions better than a skewer just to prevent a larger hole being poked into the cake, but they are both great ideas!

    Who needs a cake tester?!

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  6. Allison says

    Wow! What a great tip! I actually had this problem last weekend! Wish I would have heard this tip then!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Tammy says

    Awesome tip! I usually use a fork or knife, since we rarely have toothpicks… will HAVE to remember the spaghetti idea!! 🙂

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  8. Rebecca says

    of course our fun fancy stores out there don't want us to make do with a piece of spaghetti since they have "cake testers" available for $14.95! 😉

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  9. Melissa says

    Neat idea (and perfect to link up to Works for Me Wednesday, if you like).

    I usually use a toothpick and hope for the best. LOL I don't make many Bundt cakes.

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.