Purplemaniacs Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I use the all in one method and have made cakes that rise well but since I have had my Kitchen Aid mixer they seem to sink in the middle. Any thoughts on why, everything else is the same? I wondered if I mix them for too long just because I like using the mixer. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Try turning down the temperature slightly. That way it should cook more evenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 If you mix them for too long they can sink in the middle. I do an all in one cup cake and the woman who's recipe it is won an award for it, so it's very good. She says, if you mix for too long the batter can become heavy and she recommends mixing it for a max of a minute. When I do any sponge I tend to do the classic way, ie cream butter and sugar with any flavouring if you want, add eggs one by one, then fold in flour. Usually comes out all lovely and light. Hope it helps and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Over mixing it makes sense, I can't turn the oven temperature down as it's an Aga. I have only had a problem since I got my lovely new mixer, I used to have a hand held one so I probably didn't over mix it then. Thanks Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
