Top 5 Cake Baking Mistakes! | Preppy Kitchen

Here are my TOP 5 Cake Baking Mistakes to avoid so you can make perfect amazing cakes! Baking a cake doesn't have to be hard! If you avoid these common mistakes you'll be baking beautiful and delicious cakes with ease! I love making cakes for special occasions and spur of the moment treats so I know you don't want to waste precious time and ingredients with a cake that doesn't come out just right! If you know any other cake baking mistake to avoid let us know in the comments!!
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[@donellalyden6470]

When my daughter was 13 she made a cake from scratch and called me and said it didn't rise. I asked her if she put baking soda in, she said no. The recipe called for soda, so she put in a teaspoon of cola. She is now 44 and we still laugh about this.

[@isabahraini7216]

that so funny!

[@katekramer7679]

That is adorable

[@jas2994]

i love that lol

[@teresabrockett7525]

I'm a pastry chef now, but when I made my first apple pie for a boy I had a crush on, I forgot the sugar. My dad has always teased me that I was trying to get the boy to "pucker up". Its funny now...it wasn't then! ;)

@@teresabrockett7525 well, you made a Hungarian apple pie! We put little to no sugar in our fruity desserts

[@gabrielavargas998]

My cakes changed COMPLETELY when I bought my scale, best purchase ever

[@PreppyKitchen]

Scales are lifechanging!

[@sergecrevier4196]

Same for me. I use it often & for everything. I'm like a kid with his toy when I use it.

[@colleenm5760]

You've convinced me to buy a scale. With so many options, is there one that you recommend (or must have features that a novice kitchen scale shopper should look for)?

[@sergecrevier4196]

@@colleenm5760 I have a digital STARFRIT brand one. Simple, small, easy to use. It's got grams, ounces & other functions I don't really use. I mainly use it for weighing stuff, so I use grams. For sure there are other brands out there. It's got a glass top/base easy to clean. Fun to use. PS: I would stay away from the dialed ones. The ones with the spring shaft. Digital ones are more precise.

[@moonloversheila8238]

It seems really odd to me that anyone WOULDN’T use scales, but that’s because we don’t use measuring cups at all in the UK. We have small measuring spoons, for liquids, but not cups.

[@handekai8500]

I desperately need a “Top 5 dough making mistakes” video.

[@lisa_rue]

Sameeee

[@bpal7006]

#1(?) not testing your yeast to make sure it's not dead.

[@handekai8500]

@@bpal7006 How do I know if it’s dead or alive?

[@firdausnawi9703]

sameee

[@senpai_nim375]

@@handekai8500 Firstly,put in a warm water. If it does not become bubbly and increase its amount after a few minutes,then it's dead.

[@Lemit]

I'm only now realizing that room temp ingredients are important! Domed cakes were my life lol

[@PreppyKitchen]

No more cake trimming for you! 🎉

[@milanod8321]

Me too

[@blueeyedbehr]

cake strips help, too. you can see them in his video. i never bake a cake without them, even in a 9x13 pan.

[@CatsPajamas23]

Same. I never knew why until now.

[@asha.ranatunga2581]

@@blueeyedbehr I use the Wilton cloth cake baking stripes. How do you make cake stripes stay in a 9 ×13 rectangular pan? I even have trouble making them stay in a circular pan.

[@Ms7of8]

Love this guy -- he's about the best baker on YT. Love his recipes and demeanor.

[@kimberleerivera3334]

Middle school, math and science teacher.

[@MJA5]

Great tips! Thanks. I learned about weighing everything when I lived in Germany. Even liquids! I have to admit, metric is easier when it comes to this.

[@PreppyKitchen]

It's so true!

[@darriendastar3941]

This was really good. I've been baking for decades and I thought I knew it all. But this was a tremendously useful reminder to go back to basics. It pointed out that I've gained a lot of bad habits over the years and should re-learn simplicity. So many, many thanks. It was a useful kick-up-the-ass that baking is a science and not moss-covered tradition.

[@jancourt9965]

I agree. This was very helpful. Thanks John 🧁

[@Elizabeth-rp1pi]

Me too…. I think I knew these tips long ago….. good to get a refresher! Ty Jon!

[@Mim-om6pq]

I feel the same way. It is amazing how you don't realise you make these errors and they matter to the final result.

[@p.s.im.sohachan]

First of all, this channel is amazing! John feels like a friend teaching me, always caring, friendly, funny, smart, but also honest and open about making mistakes like everybody else... love it! And this has to be one of my favorite videos, because I do a lot of these mistakes and even tho my cakes turn out fine most of the time, some of these results happened to me and I didn't understand why. I also believe that I'm missing out on my cakes being even more delicious!

[@shirleylaboy603]

I never weighed my ingredients til I started watching you. What a difference it makes. 🙂❤

[@TopRealtor333]

Good tip on ALMOST until mixed completely THEN finish folding and mixing by hand! FANTASTIC TIP!

[@erika1935]

Thank you! I never knew that about measuring flour! I haven't noticed issues with regular scooping and sifting, but I'll take all the advice I can get! Actually planning on trying to make an ice cream cake today! Thanks so much and those graphics were something to behold!

[@amethystsamia]

A video on reasons for cookie fails would be helpful. I’ve had delicious cookies that wouldn’t stick together before and I don’t know why. Thank you!

[@jacquelyn6799]

Yes!!! I once made chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. Turned into a giant glob in the oven. I refused to waste my time and effort so i made it into cookie balls. My mom came over and saw them on the plate on the counter and thought I made meatballs for dinner 😂 they did not look appetizing but they tasted great haha

[@cookiesncream994]

I bake very simple things once in a while but I looove desserts and am always wanting to bake more. I’ve been looking for something just like this! It’s hard to learn baking basics if you don’t have a lot of experience or don’t know other people that do either. Would love to watch an entire series for other forms of baked goods like pies, cookies, breads etc.! 😊🙏

[@DanielTheGr8621MC]

Cooking channels are usually pretty wholesome. So I’m subscribing

[@Noy3536]

This channel completely CHANGED my life!

[@walkerbraswell6397]

That strawberry cake you made has got to be one of the prettiest cakes I've ever seen, and my mom was a wedding cake decorator!

[@cookingwithtubafatima5898]

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[@IM-uh5tk]

0:17 not being prepared . 1:06 opening your oven early on . 1:48 not allowing your cake to cool . 2:40 mis-measuring your flour . 3:58 over-mixing your batter

[@Aquarius213]

Thank you for all the helpful tips. I finally bought a scale and it's made such a difference. My only problem has not been letting my cold ingredients warm up. Thanks for the reminder. 😀

[@PreppyKitchen]

Have you seen me with butter and Cream cheese in my pocket?? Helps to get them to room temp but don't forget about them!

[@canditamcguckian1031]

@@PreppyKitchen I totally put them in my apron as well lol 😆

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

The fluff not sprinkle. Brilliant!

[@evelynw2935]

Please make more of this type of content for other baked goods. I'm sure many home-bakers will benefit from it 😊

[@roxannlegg750]

Thankyou for such amazing videos - of all the food videos - yours are my absolute favourites - I could watch yours all day. You have the best tips and explanations, and I have been baking for 40 years. I love the flour measure tip - you SO right!

[@Spenceycat123]

Hi! ❤️

[@nmwilson3396]

I have learned sooooo much about baking from this man! I really do love him.....his demeanor and his videos!!!

[@patriciamedlin8638]

Thanks for showing this. No wonder my cakes never turn out right, I had always added things straight out of the fridge and never weighed my flour.

[@evanfleck9360]

thanks John. I have taken lots of hints from you but weighing the flour has been the biggest help. It is so simple but it never had occurred to me before...

[@jrdlgofton]

Super great rules to follow… I never knew the flour trick until I started watching your tutorials, then I bought a scale and follow you STEP BY STEP. Thank you ! You are amazing ❤

[@DenBank1]

This video should have million views.

[@angelicaperez5042]

I love to bake but clearly I’ve been doing somethings wrong this whole time lol Thank you for this video so helpful!

[@michaellivingston501]

I have learned sooooo much even having baked for tons of years. My biggest frustration is oven temperatures even with thermometers inside. Every oven seems to be different in terms of temperature. We retired in Mexico several years ago and I have finally mastered metric. Also, we moved three times in three years for different reasons; more to the point, each oven was soooo different some gas, one electric. It’s been fun and your videos are a great help and certainly, in some cases, learning new tricks. Muchas gracias!

[@Sunshine36616]

Your channel is such a wealth of information. I over mixed my batters before finding your channel. My bakes have significantly improved in the years I've been following you.

[@juliesigmund3836]

Thank you so much for the tips! From now on I will make sure everything is at room temperature and I will buy a scale for measuring. I always hand mix my batter with a whisk. I always wondered what would happen if I over mixed my batter so, thank you for explaining this.

[@OhThatChristelB]

The flour trick just blew my mind. Granted I’m a beginner and by no means know a lot about baking, but I didn’t realise it would make THAT much of a difference. That’s 25% more flour than needed. Of course it would make a huge difference.

[@kimberleerivera3334]

Especially when making pie crust!

[@adamfleck956]

Thank you! Love your stuff. I made the lemon cupcakes and got the best compliments imaginable. It was also the first time I weighed out my flour....

[@Gavarret]

I always over mix because I thought it would make everything mix better! No wonder my cake sometimes comes out weird. And sometimes they dome out or crack in the middle, or worse, are still batter in the middle. Will take these tips to heart to make sure it stops happening. Thank you!

[@anthonyvenedicto518]

Never overmix cake batter my friend. Otherwise you will activate the gluten in the flour and it will make a very dense, tough, and bread like cake. If u overmix sponge cake batters such as genoise or chiffon, u will deflate it and it will not rise properly and become dense

[@s.t.2130]

I got a kitchen scale after I started watching these videos, and it is SO much easier and faster! I have learned a lot about baking from you for sure. I have to say, I am a bit disappointed we didn't get to see any disasters...😁

[@deborahcharakupa1931]

This video has helped me a lot. I've shared it more times than I can count. I'm so glad I came across your channel I love the way you simplify everything, even the things I thought were so complicated. Thank you

[@nancyb.473]

love preppy kitchen thank you for your advise wishing you a prosperous new year full of sweetness and saltiness 💕

[@Musicallison]

Ahhh I knew I'd get called out here for always forgetting to have my butter be room temp but wow I had no idea that it wasn't just the butter. Also that flour tip and hand mixing the last half of your ingredients is really good to know too. I'm preparing to make a 4th of July cake so thank you so much!

[@christopherrousseu6133]

Watching you, I know what not to do and what to do the correct way. You have taught me so much stuff, I feel like I should be a professional baker! Thanks John!

[@mariannebecker5132]

My mom always told us not to jump when there was a cake in the oven. Maybe that was just a mom thing and she didn’t want us jumping in the house, but she said it would make the cake fall. Even now as an adult I am careful not to jump around, dance or get too rambunctious when a cake in the oven.

[@HefasCakes]

i don't think any jumping in the house would mess with the oven, Unless you're in a trailer home and underneath you is empty then i understand but it shouldn't fall at all.. even if you jump super hard next to the oven

[@angelicarodriguez4488]

I have tried to bake a white cake for so long! After watching this video yesterday at 6 PM. I went and took everything out of the fridge and measured my ingredients and made your vanilla cake recipe and omg! It was moist and delicious. The measuring is what was getting me! Thank you so much!

[@Jonny-op3wr]

Omg you just inspired me to go and try to bake a cake again. 😅

[@twopoolpeople]

Thanks John for all the tips. I'm old and retired and new to decorating. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@jasminewhitehead1752]

I’m slowly starting to get into baking. I’m a horrible cook but I love to bake sweets. I made a strawberry shortcake and while not the best looking thing, it tasted SO good. It wasn’t sugary and was perfect.❤ I hope this video helps.

[@patriciad.5594]

So helpful and easy to correct - thank you !!💕

[@aliyahzalme9322]

Thanks John!!!! Really Appreciate these tips 👌🏻

[@youngspiritsinging]

I learned something new from you as to why we should measure with a scale. Thank you!

[@jimmyjamestruscott]

#2 Absolutely!! I was mismeasuring my flour for YEARS until I discovered the scale trick. All my bakes after that came out perfectly

[@swarna5971]

I love your energy and your smile 🥺and your voice is so soothing ❤️

[@ocgal80]

Letting the cakes cool!! I only needed the one time to learn my lesson; we had a pool of cream cheese frosting around the base of my carrot cake.. so sad.. Thank you for the tips! Next time maybe include some bloopers; love to see that you're human also =))

[@franciscorodriguezjr.2305]

Just love how you explain things and your videos are fun to watch.

[@tnh4235]

OMG!! I have been making the #2 mistake!! No wonder!! Thanks for the great tips!!

[@Lakelandcowboy69]

Wow big difference when u use a scale to measure the flour . I had no idea. No more scooping the flour.Excellent tips John thanks.

[@reneebanbury7066]

GREAT tips! Thank you John!

[@kimberleerivera3334]

Thank you so very much John!

[@merrymick]

Invaluable advice thank you

[@jessicaj.1011]

I made my first homemade cake last week & amazingly enough it turned out perfect. I made another one yesterday & something was off. It cooked slightly quicker, had a dome, & wasn’t quite as moist as last time. No, no ingredients were cold except maybe the soft butter which obviously had to be. I’m almost certain it was a little too much flour. I even remember when I was measuring it out thinking it was slightly over but that I’d rather it be too much than too little.

[@miramota7772]

Love all you make and made quite a few things and thank you they’ve been a great hit!

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

Thank you. I appreciate the do not do list and the reasons behind each one.

[@KOALAWALA9]

So very true about measuring with a scale. I couldn't believe the difference! Great video as always💯💐

[@shafeqah5318]

Thank you so much for these tips. I know I'm guilty of over mixing and not measuring my flour properly. This was extremely helpful.

[@allthelittleworms]

The flour tip is especially true. Great video

[@gmmustoe]

Thank you so much for this video. I am so excited to try this for my next cake!!

[@jomoncon]

I discovered the overmixing mistake when I was a young teen. Using a box cake mix to make a cake, it said to mix like four or five minutes. But when I mixed that long the cake came out so dense and heavy. I learned very early to just mix until all of the flour is combined. Even with a box cake mix, overmixing can be disastrous.

[@PreppyKitchen]

It's such a good lesson to learn. makes the biggest difference in texture

[@aggroblu9753]

I had the exact opposite experience, that’s super weird! I saw someone saying you’re supposed to mix premade box cakes for 3-5 minutes because it makes them super fluffy, so I tried it and mine came out crazy soft and fluffy

[@AzzyC25]

If you open up your oven before the minimum baking time that's required, you can offset the temperature of the oven and that can cause flops such as deflation

[@vjohnson2400]

Great advice John.

[@mavisnamutenda7540]

Thank you so much. Have learned alot

[@Bluviolet7392]

Love your videos, great tips, great recipes. Thank you!!!

[@HowToCuisine]

I'm always measuring my ingredients with a scale! 😍☺️

[@lydiapena9797]

Thanks for all the tips.

[@trusound170]

This is what people need. I home school my kids and we do baking as a part of home ec. I have taught them all of these things along the way. They have it etched into their minds. LOL One thing I do to prevent over mixing my batter is, I use the mixer when alternating the additions of flour and liquid, I usually mix the liquids in using the mixer, and the flour I stir in with a rubber spatula. This gives such a nice texture to the cake and it avoids over mixing.

[@valc5491]

This channel is fantastic and I love this video format! It would be great to have other top 5s in this style!

[@dragonrising11]

I just started baking this year - good to know about the flour measurement issue.

[@katiemason9727]

Thanks for the great tips John!

[@Lakelandcowboy69]

Thanks John. Learned a lot from this video. Explains why I'm not always 100% satisfied with my cakes. This will change now thanks to you . David

[@phoenix2.020]

Thanks John! I have a history of making mistakes when making cakes such as not enough icing. Thanks for telling us about these mistakes so that we can prepared for next time 😊

[@PreppyKitchen]

I'm so happy this was informative for you!

[@phoenix2.020]

@@PreppyKitchen thanks John! 😊

[@vr1058]

Very useful. Thanks for sharing!

[@skaistegrazuleviciute860]

Thank you for this information i never thought room temperture ingriedients are so important so thank u and i love ur recipes❤

[@PreppyKitchen]

My pleasure 😊

[@rochelledeguzman5598]

Awesome! Thank you for this!

[@rachelhettiarachchi8552]

Thank you soo much for this!! Honestly a life saver!

[@Julia-lm5hg]

Thank you! 💗🌺

[@SergioRamos-lz2ql]

These are very useful tips. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[@arachnidangelina]

i love the lil word effects, with that 90s background from the roller skating floor rink too!

[@Thaqueentnb]

Thanks for this video!

[@bethbarclay855]

I used to do everything you just said in the video. 8 yrs old, having no one to show me how to bake…..rock hard cakes, no rise etc etc. now a qualified baker in my 30’s I remember those moments.

[@cynthiasuarez9133]

My mom made amazing cakes. We especially loved her Southern Comfort Cake. 😋 but she always thought she did terrible but just cause your not the greatest decorator in the world doesn't mean your cake tastes bad. My mom's cakes were always moist delicate cakes they just would look ugly 😜

[@alukoboluwatife5246]

Thanks, really helpful Mr preppy

[@AubreyBeauford]

Thanks so much for these tips.

[@jazzy6280]

Thank you!!! So much

[@annabeljoyannabeln9535]

I love your oven 🤗. The knobs are so cute 🙌🏾

[@shakeriawright]

Thank you for this, I'm going to try out one or some of your recipes tomorrow ❤

[@emmaharper14]

The flour thing blew my mind thanks for the tips

[@zenashajarat2615]

Always give great advice

[@babadumdumdumdada2251]

Thank you so much!

[@evelineaponte1486]

Thank you very much for this video. Very, very useful!!!!!!🤩

[@yowvapaherda9187]

Love Love Love! Hardly wait for your book to come out!

[@pambaars5075]

Great tips. Thanks Jonathon.

[@jamifitz]

Great video John !! I always appreciate your tips! 👍👌😊

[@mariacabrera3120]

Amazing video thank you very much!!

[@HiCoco25]

Thank you for the tips,I have just made it a habit to fold in my flour after I cream my butter sugar and eggs

[@MeOw-du7ux]

Thank you !!! I really needed this 💕

[@fatenalhakim8340]

i always have mistakes while baking cakes ,thank you for your advices