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Testing to see if a cake is cooked

Mary Berry demonstrates how a cake is ready when it's golden-brown and coming away from the edge of the tin.

-Press it gently to check – it should be springy to the touch.

-Set the cakes aside to cool in their tins for five minutes.

Skill level

Easy

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