What makes a cake fall in the center?

- Baking at too low a temperature can cause a cake to rise too quickly, resulting in a fallen center.

2. Overmixing the Batter

- Overmixing the batter can develop too much gluten, making the cake tough and prone to falling.

3. Incorrect Measuring of Ingredients

- Too much liquid or not enough flour can cause the cake to be too thin and collapse.

4. Opening the Oven Door during Baking

- Rapid temperature changes can cause the cake to fall.

5. Leaving the cake in the pan for too long after baking

- As the cake cools, it continues to cook and the weight of the cake can cause the center to sink in.

6. Inadequate Pan Preparation

- Not properly greasing and flouring the pan can cause the cake to stick, leading to a fallen center when the cake is removed.

7. Ingredient Substitution

- Substituting ingredients can alter the chemical composition of the cake batter, potentially leading to a fallen center.