FoodAir fryer magic: Quick tips for baking perfect cakes
Air fryer magic: Quick tips for baking perfect cakes
Is your air fryer only used for making chips and crispy wings? It's time to broaden your culinary scope. You can also bake delicious, fluffy cakes in it. Here are some practical tips. The dessert will be ready in just fifteen minutes.
Air fryers, the fat-free fryers, have recently become increasingly popular. They are renowned primarily for making dishes crispy quite effectively. Although these devices operate differently from traditional ovens, you can also use them to bake cakes. It's simpler and faster than you might think.
Remember this when preparing cakes in an air fryer
- Several types of cakes turn out particularly well in fryers. These include: sponge cake, brownie, crumble cakes, carrot cake, banana bread, as well as muffins or cupcakes. You don't need to use special recipes designed for this device; you can try ones you've trusted for years.
- When you want to bake a taller cake, such as a sponge cake, divide it into parts. Pour the prepared batter into two moulds and bake separately. This way, each part will be evenly baked. And you don't have to worry that it will take long because each layer bakes for about 15 minutes.
- If you plan to bake cupcakes, individual moulds work better than a larger tin. It's also worth using mini loaf moulds, which also give good results when baking banana or pumpkin bread.
- It's important to pay close attention to baking time and temperature. In an air fryer, cakes are ready about 10 to 15 minutes faster. You also need to set a lower temperature. If the recipe calls for 180 degrees Celsius, 150 degrees is enough.
- It's crucial to preheat the mould before baking. If you forget this, the top of the cake may burn while the bottom remains raw. It's worth using the preheating function in the fryer.
- Do not grease the mould before preheating, as the fat may burn. It's better to do it afterwards and use melted butter or a spray with vegetable oil. After preheating the mould, remove it from the drawer, always use oven gloves, place it on a heat-resistant mat, and grease it.
- How to check if the cake is baked through? Use the familiar method. When the program is over, open the drawer and insert a metal skewer or wooden stick into the centre of the cake. If it is baked, it should come out clean, without crumbs. If you're unsure, close the drawer and bake the cake for another 3-5 minutes.
