THIS is why your cakes are SINKING / FALLING / COLLAPSING

I think one of the worst things that can happen after baking a cake is when it sinks in the middle! But thankfully, understanding a bit more about the science behind baking can give you a little more insight into where you may be going wrong :)
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[@tinatinq4709]

Hey MK! I’ve been looking into taking up baking for quite some time now, and your videos are what finally made me do it! You seem so nice and your recipes are amazing. Literally the only ones I trust completely, from the whole of youtube. You’re awesome!

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww thank you so so much Tina! So happy to hear you're enjoying the videos and and all the best with your baking journey :)

[@enlighteneduk]

MK is THE best! And her cakes are just amazing. I love making them!

[@Sk8erbaker]

Thanks so much for these tips, such a let down when a cake sinks after baking

[@adamwinters448]

Always so true hearted towards helping us bake perfectly

[@andreajohnson174]

Hi Mk, your such a fantastic teacher giving these tips is so helpful for me when trying to bake, thank you 👍🙏

[@anderson8601]

Great addition to your previous video on this topic!!

[@vincentchan6741]

What a fantastic video MK! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@samiraesmaili7021]

I appreciate the time you spend putting together tutorials like this, which are the results of years of experience, for beginners. I find them quite useful. Thanks 👍

[@69zosia]

Thank u for so much information for beginners like me ….. much appreciated ❤

[@raerae6422]

Very, very helpful, thanks!

[@neurodivergentpixi6736]

Thank you for all the tips Maryam! You're easily my favourite baking channel 🎂.

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww thank you so much! :D

[@gifttoochukwu6336]

thank Mk for all your time ❤❤ l use a gas oven which take so much time to get the cake done which make me open the oven to see if the cake is ready so l something have some problem with my cakes

[@nor-ainabdulmajid]

Thank you, MK for such an inspiring tutorial about baking specially like me beginner.

[@kesiadacruz806]

Thank you very much, MK. I love your recipes. ❤️

[@gifttoochukwu6336]

thank you Mk for all your teaching l love all your videos ❤❤❤

[@ChristyNneoma-ju3gx]

Thanks for sharing.

[@nor-ainabdulmajid]

Thank you, MK for such an inspiring tutorial about baking specially like me beginner. ❤

[@abbyboat5730]

Hi MK! I love your videos. Thanks for providing amazing recipes. Not related to this video but I have one question. I desperately need a chiffon sheet cake recipe. Could you do that when you have the time, please? Thanks!

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

Thank you, Maryam. I needed this.

[@RoseEsrosy]

Hi dear MK. I have face this many times. It Bakes evenly but when it cold down it sinks. Thanks for the video. Will watch fully. ❤

[@JH-dd9nx]

Same here, sinks only when cooling down

[@makeupbymelic]

I’m having the issue where it’s fluffed up fine when i take it out but as it cools off it sinks in the middle but this only happens when i make cakes not cupcakes 😢

[@vicb5098]

Your comments are very astute!

[@munag8143]

Hmmmm, so educative really and informative, thank you MK

[@ChristyNneoma-ju3gx]

Thanks MK

[@abdulahmed-hg9cx]

This is really interesting thank you for sharing.😊😊

[@abdulahmed-hg9cx]

This is why I love baking 👨‍🍳

[@GiveItAGoBakes]

You always have the best tips for beginners! And straight to the point! I do miss scientist MK though 😊 she would've been so helpful!

[@CakesbyMK]

Haha omg yesss I need to bring scientist MK back one day :P

[@GiveItAGoBakes]

@@CakesbyMK I'll be watching for her!

[@bethngethe9806]

Hello MK that is what happened to the vanilla i did 3 days ago using your vanilla recipe it sinked in the middle but it was very delicious

[@AhamedKabeer-wn1jb]

Jazakallah khair.for the video ..well explained..

[@Palestinesupport509]

Very informative!

[@enoinyang8208]

Thank you very much dear MK. From Nigeria

[@oiputthatback7361]

Thank you so very much. 😊

[@marykapindula9214]

You are the best MK❤

[@bufflowsouljah2256]

thanks..great info

[@shahidhasan5564]

Very interesting points

[@leenrasheed9633]

Thank u dear, u're amazing

[@user-ko2tu3ss3o]

Fabulous. Thank you.

[@heidylindjl]

Thank you!!❤

[@dr.nancyafoteytawiah5307]

Thank you so much🥰🥰

[@nyaradzaindhlovu8106]

Thank you so much

[@flvffcinna]

For the “opening the oven door too early” it works for pies as well. If you open the oven door too early, your pie will crack.

[@jiteomo-usibirare9625]

Thank you for this, mine is that after baking, I see it’s completely baked and out of oven , next is it becomes flat😢. It sinks

[@nokwandalindiwe]

So helpful❤

[@capricorn3578]

Much useful video

[@cookingwithmimmo]

So delicious , i like so much your recipe

[@aydinboy146]

Thank you sooo much I face sale issues in all time, now I'm happy next time I want make a mistake,

[@ranazahr7515]

Hi Maryam, thanks so much for sharing your expertise. Hope you can help, I found a recipe calls for 15 dates cup orange juice, no sugar, 1/3 cup oil, 160g spelt flour and 1 tablespoon baking powder. All ingredients are fresh and measured accurately. Tried it twice abd each time it flattens after taking from oven, once ensured it rises and tooth pick is clean. Baking temp is 180c (355f) for 30-35min. What do you think the cause of failures? Do you think 1 TBSP baking powder is too much? Should baking soda be used instead? Any other advices, greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much..

[@abdulahmed-hg9cx]

When I do my baking and when time to bake I put my baking tin in the oven but I don’t open the door until it has baked and I have a egg timer ⏲ so when buzzes that tell me that the cake is baked so I take it out and check it with knife if it has baked from inside comes out clean

[@tka1528]

what about toaster ovens without a fan inside, is the heat accurate in those?

[@soriero1338]

Hi can you please put in the description below where to buy your {cake tins} ! ! ! Thanks ✔️

[@bethlauer9722]

Hello! Is there a particular brand of oven thermometer that you recommend?

[@docredz3471]

Thanks what u explained is what I did to my cake.

[@dylanliu1457]

Hi! What about a concave bottom? What could be the reason.

[@farzanamunir874]

Thank you Love! I bake so many cakes but only my Tres laches cake sinks, not sure what is the reason. I already watched your video now I’m confused which was my mistake LOL. Is it my liquid ingredients didn’t mix properly or my oven temperature is not right. I never open the oven door while baking so I’m not sure 🤔

[@CakesbyMK]

You're welcome! :) And yes it can be a bit of a struggle figuring out which mistake it could be! If your tres leches is a sponge cake then it could also be due to other reasons. Baking can be tricky!!

[@jaykay4659]

Umm, MK? When you have the time , can you please make a fudgy cream and cookie cake?🍪🍰🎂

[@maryamfathima2597]

Can u put a recipe for coffee cake

[@love-dbk]

I made your chocolate cake that includes chocolate in it and my cake layers sank in the middle. Which has never happened with any other recipe. I’m confused why?

[@cherylsutherland9464]

You are so lovely MK 💕

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww thank you!!

[@pragnyareddy6026]

Hi mk. I tried creaming butter sugar oil, but once I add eggs it turned to soupy or broken consistency. Can you tell why this is happening. Great video.

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! This could be because your ingredients aren't at room temp :)

[@shafiqahakimi1411]

Hi madam my cake become hard what is the reason

[@rssharmin542]

Can someone please tell me the temperature and time required to bake a cake in a convection oven in pounds?

[@premnasalmon908]

Why is my cake sinking in middle while three fourth of the baking time is done?

[@Oreoluwa_20]

Pls why does my cake have breakages on top

[@ronnienjuare5569]

Thank you so much for this I made red velvet cupcakes yesterday and they all sank in the middle

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww no! Hope this video helps :)

[@janetkalu9336]

Thanks for this notification my love I will try again soon ❤

[@husinshrief1]

Where do u live in New Zealand?

[@fardosa9749]

Love from Somalia ukhtii fii Allah

[@poonamchugnani8394]

Hi.. Any suggestions how to get rid of egg smell from cake....like my cake smell egg after baking when i eat

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! It really depends on the recipe, but it could be because the cakes are slightly overbaked too :) I would also recommend adding in a little more flavouring (e.g. vanilla) to help mask the eggy smell :)

[@maruatihlondo5784]

👍👍👍

[@isabellapatrick1312]

This always happen to me when baking spong cake .

[@FarhanaFaruq]

Don't grease the sides of the cake pan if you normally do. That might help.

[@johnkhan54]

Can you please also write instead of saying it, how much ingredient you put in , thanks

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi there! You can find the full quantities in the description box as well as on my blog at cakesbymk.com :)