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[cam2502]

For the sake of TB, i don't want to come across as "gay", but I enjoy pottering around in he kitchen baking all sorts of goodies. And with most things I've got to say I'm pretty good.
 However I'm at war with cherry cake. Made 3 in the last week, following the recipe to the letter, but the cherrys still sink to the bottom of the cake.
I've tried washing them, rolling them in flour, no joy, they all end up like the titanic
Swmbo has a friend that wants one made, so I'm hard at it today, any help on how to keep my cherrys up will be greatly appreciated 

[jimac]

If the fruit sinks when the cake bakes it's because the cake mixture is too thin or too wet.  Try adding an extra egg which will help the cake set better as it is baking.

Cherries are heavy.  Are you adding them whole or halved?  Try cutting them into smaller pieces so that each piece is lighter and less likely to sink.

[Plomien]

If the fruit sinks when the cake bakes it's because the cake mixture is too thin or too wet.  Try adding an extra egg which will help the cake set better as it is baking.

Cherries are heavy.  Are you adding them whole or halved?  Try cutting them into smaller pieces so that each piece is lighter and less likely to sink.

Its the same with most fruit cakes they need to have slightly less liquid in them, also smaller pieces are better suspended.
failing that make 2 smaller cakes and stick them together with cherry jam

[Kevin Wood]

I'm a very good cake tester if anyone needs a second opinion. Mrs. KW will tell you that I did a great job of testing her mince pies yesterday.

[STMO123]

Another gay thread.

[jimac]

Another gay thread.

Oi! I'll have you know that my Bakewell Muffins and Banana Bread are extremely butch!

[Lizzie_Zoom]

The fact is that it is men who makes the best bakers!

I cook well and bake well, but I will always respect the male professional bakers and chef's  

[cam2502]

Well, I made 2, the first was just the same as the others, sunk fruit! But I made the second with a slightly stiffer mix and they have held well, most are in the middle.
I had halved the cherrys each time.
And that's me finished with bloody cherry cake 

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Nothing poofy about Paul Hollywood.



He might be wearing a pink shirt, but that's because he's Secure In His Masculinity.

Anyhow, I'm forever baking instead of doing anything productive around the house - my iced buns are a specialty. I've got pizzas baking at the moment...

[omega3000]

Well, I made 2, the first was just the same as the others, sunk fruit! But I made the second with a slightly stiffer mix and they have held well, most are in the middle.
I had halved the cherrys each time.
And that's me finished with bloody cherry cake 

Arh i was going to say a stiff mix is what you need 

[STMO123]

Well, I made 2, the first was just the same as the others, sunk fruit! But I made the second with a slightly stiffer mix and they have held well, most are in the middle.
I had halved the cherrys each time.
And that's me finished with bloody cherry cake 

Arh i was going to say a stiff mix is what you need 

I need a stiff drink and you lot need something stiff up your bum

[Gaffers]

nowt wrong with blokes baking.... my buttery fingers are delicious.  Want to try some Steve? 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Well, I made 2, the first was just the same as the others, sunk fruit! But I made the second with a slightly stiffer mix and they have held well, most are in the middle.
I had halved the cherrys each time.
And that's me finished with bloody cherry cake 

Arh i was going to say a stiff mix is what you need 

I need a stiff drink and you lot need something stiff up your bum

No. They need fanny. Mrs Craddock knew a thing or two about cooking.

[TheBoy]

The fact is that it is men who makes the best bakers!

They make the best hairdressers as well....    ....'nuf said, really.

[TheBoy]

nowt wrong with blokes baking.... my buttery fingers are delicious.  Want to try some Steve? 

From the man who dresses up in nurse's outfits...