tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post7156143752603523747..comments2023-10-30T21:29:55.402+08:00Comments on Happy Home Baking: just 3 ingredientsHappy Homebakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-30204372747737425972015-08-10T20:46:57.948+08:002015-08-10T20:46:57.948+08:00You need to beat the egg whites correctly and fold...You need to beat the egg whites correctly and fold the whites to the yolk batter taking care not to deflate the beaten whites. If this is done correctly, the finished batter should be thick and voluminous not thin and runny. Please provide more info on how you went about preparing the batter so that I can help ppint out the possible causes.Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-17788412852332512852015-08-09T23:13:28.363+08:002015-08-09T23:13:28.363+08:00I have tried this and both times it has collapsed ...I have tried this and both times it has collapsed into a pancake! Still tastes good though. What's your trick?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-39246955613433310472014-08-31T21:38:44.219+08:002014-08-31T21:38:44.219+08:00Did you beat the egg whites to the correct stage? ...Did you beat the egg whites to the correct stage? What about folding of the whites to the cream cheese mixture,, did you deflate the batter? Was the finished batter thin and runny? If yes, you could have deflated the batter as a result the cake didn't rise.<br />You may want to refer to the slides under point 7 on this site (http://www.decodingdelicious.com/egg-foams/) which gives a very detailed explanation on beating egg whites. Hope this helps.Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-6840476429785388132014-08-31T17:13:45.428+08:002014-08-31T17:13:45.428+08:00Hi. I tried this recipe earlier. The cake didnt ri...Hi. I tried this recipe earlier. The cake didnt rise. Do you know why? Also, how would i know that the egg whites are beaten to stiff peals?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673274915669743281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-62971939844579420402014-05-31T22:21:18.222+08:002014-05-31T22:21:18.222+08:00Hi, did you use a pan with a removable base or a f...Hi, did you use a pan with a removable base or a fixed one? If it is removable base, maybe it is due to condensation of water that causes the bottom of the cake to become wet, but it shouldn't cause it to be thick and dense. I suspect it is due to the folding of the whites to the yolk batter...the folding is not done probably and some yolk batter (not mixed thoroughly) sank to the bottom as a result the top is fluffy and bottom is dense. The cake will also sink if the whites are not beaten to the correct stage, either under or over beat, as a result the cake cannot hold its structure and sank. You may want to refer to this site (http://www.decodingdelicious.com/egg-foams/) for details on the beating of the egg whites. The cake has to be baked in a water-bath...so that the cake will not be heated up too fast, expand too quickly which will cause the cake to crack. Hope this helps and good luck on your next attempt :) <br />Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-11580154764021559592014-05-30T10:02:48.240+08:002014-05-30T10:02:48.240+08:00hi Happy Homebaker,
i baked this cake twice. the ...hi Happy Homebaker,<br /><br />i baked this cake twice. the first time, the cake shrink and sank miserably. 2nd attempt, the cake rose beautifully inside the oven. but after leaving it in the oven for the 15mins after baking, it sank :( the bottom is a bit dense and thick too, but the upper part is fluffy and soft. May I ask if its the water in the baking tray that cause the bottom of the cake to be dense and thick? is there any way to work around it? Is it a must to add water to the baking tray? Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071699395131693514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-91046783416650832802014-05-22T14:32:54.031+08:002014-05-22T14:32:54.031+08:00hi HHB, I think you hit the nail on the head. the ...hi HHB, I think you hit the nail on the head. the link was very useful and it turned out better this time. thanks a lot! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-86213002405190956802014-05-20T21:10:35.121+08:002014-05-20T21:10:35.121+08:00will check it out! thanks for yr advice!will check it out! thanks for yr advice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-30497454802384188962014-05-20T20:53:42.540+08:002014-05-20T20:53:42.540+08:00I suspect the cake sank because of incorrect beati...I suspect the cake sank because of incorrect beating of the egg whites. How does your beaten egg whites look like? if it appears grainy, then you could have over beaten the whites. You may want to refer to the slides under point 7 on this site (http://www.decodingdelicious.com/egg-foams/) which gives a very detailed explanation on beating egg whites. Hope this helps to nail down what went wrong...<br /><br />Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-8953804825996201152014-05-20T15:59:43.156+08:002014-05-20T15:59:43.156+08:00hi, this recipe tastes very good but I tried bakin...hi, this recipe tastes very good but I tried baking 3 times, with different technique, but it sank badly and detached from the sides with a waist. is there something else I can do? I followed the recipe and video religiously.... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-60410615972693886622014-04-23T09:11:26.753+08:002014-04-23T09:11:26.753+08:00You may like to refer to the last few comments on ...You may like to refer to the last few comments on this post for the most recent review of my oven:<br />http://happyhomebaking.blogspot.sg/2010/11/is-it-b-b-or.html<br /><br />It's been more than 3 yrs, so far I have no problem with the electronic timer, in fact I find it very useful as I can cancel or reset the timer easily. Hope this helps and my congrats for getting a new oven :)Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-21624615213670245732014-04-23T00:36:47.033+08:002014-04-23T00:36:47.033+08:00hi happy home baking,
may i ask, how is ur curren...hi happy home baking, <br />may i ask, how is ur current bosch oven u mentioned you decided to buy? pls let me know how the elctronic timer is working.. I am deciding to get this or the electrolux basic oven.. and the only draw back is the electronic timer.. im old school i like mechanical knobs. <br />I really need an answer by tomorrow.. lol.. as i need to decide by then to let me contractor know. <br /><br />Hope to hear from you too.Sandy Moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729867550757564887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-27351546845630712782014-04-19T15:53:36.940+08:002014-04-19T15:53:36.940+08:00My cake was not as tall as I don't hv a 7"...My cake was not as tall as I don't hv a 7" pan, I used an 8" pan. I noticed the cake had many bubbles the monent I added the whites. The texture was not light, not sure was it because I put in the fridge for more than 3hrs. Acceptable taste though...will try again.Fi Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954565429247924732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-38518954508601347662014-04-18T14:43:59.403+08:002014-04-18T14:43:59.403+08:00The base was dense? it could be due to water conde...The base was dense? it could be due to water condensation...<br />All the best for your next attempt, looking forward to hearing good news from you :):) Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-30512165385832593112014-04-17T23:15:09.423+08:002014-04-17T23:15:09.423+08:00Hi, I made my 1st try last week after watching Och...Hi, I made my 1st try last week after watching Ochikeron's site and it looked good but the base was a bit dense, like uncooked. It tasted good though, melt in the mouth. Right? 2nd attempt was bad, collapsed with hour glass shape, not sure was it because my tray was close on top rack, maybe over baking. <br />Will try again tomorrow, hope it turns out well, this time place at lower rack, thanks for the direction.Fi Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954565429247924732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-30941234246774342612014-04-13T21:47:53.631+08:002014-04-13T21:47:53.631+08:00Hi, did you beat the egg whites to the correct sta...Hi, did you beat the egg whites to the correct stage? Did you over beat it? What about the folding of the whites to the yolk batter? You could have deflated the batter as a result your cake didnt rise upon baking. Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-34871377919696671772014-04-13T21:46:15.916+08:002014-04-13T21:46:15.916+08:00Hi, your cake is probably not cooked? Did you pre ...Hi, your cake is probably not cooked? Did you pre heat your oven?<br />No, please do not freeze the cake, leave it to chill in the fridge not in the freezer.Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-23215689672342232652014-04-13T19:11:44.502+08:002014-04-13T19:11:44.502+08:00I tried the recipe again but still failed. My cake...I tried the recipe again but still failed. My cake is too thin, and v soft on the inside. Can I check with you, do you mean freezing the cake when you mention refrigerate? Pls help thanks!! Tay, Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273481847244763784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-39126675832364216042014-04-13T15:35:39.277+08:002014-04-13T15:35:39.277+08:00How can we prevent the cake from sinking? I failed...How can we prevent the cake from sinking? I failed once following ochikeron's recipe (turn out uncooked). I'm trying a second time now, hope it will turn out like yours!Tay, Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273481847244763784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-1957349222334966382014-03-21T09:12:01.968+08:002014-03-21T09:12:01.968+08:00Hi Gernaine, I would advise to follow the instruct...Hi Gernaine, I would advise to follow the instructions of baking in the tray of hot water. Besides creating steam, I believe the hot water also helps to prevent the cake from getting cooked too quickly (which may cause the cake to crack). Do use a fixed base round pan, if using a removable base pan, you need to wrap the pan with 3 layers of foil to prevent water condensation at the bottom of the cake. Hope this helps.Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-28168661808116109352014-03-20T16:34:52.263+08:002014-03-20T16:34:52.263+08:00Oh this looks so yummy!!! And looks so simple too ...Oh this looks so yummy!!! And looks so simple too compared to other Japanese cheesecake recipes.<br /><br />I would like to ask - can I just place a tray of water next to the pan (side by side) instead of inside it?<br /><br />Can't wait to try this recipe! :)gerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187142490057278913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-37791142086632150312014-03-20T08:37:00.119+08:002014-03-20T08:37:00.119+08:00The white chocolates is sweet, so the sweetness is...The white chocolates is sweet, so the sweetness is just right.Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-67991274312306540782014-03-19T20:22:39.904+08:002014-03-19T20:22:39.904+08:00There is no sugar in this recipe. How it tastes wi...There is no sugar in this recipe. How it tastes without the sugar?DHIVYAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07185402191332955373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-36394343952365994222014-03-15T11:44:14.167+08:002014-03-15T11:44:14.167+08:00Thanks for your kind words, there's still lots...Thanks for your kind words, there's still lots of room to improve my baking skills!Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-56498534316444637942014-03-15T11:43:24.759+08:002014-03-15T11:43:24.759+08:00Thanks for reading my blog and taking time to leav...Thanks for reading my blog and taking time to leave your comments :)Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.com