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Although homemade cakes taste better than store-bought, they are sometimes a less uniform shape. Homemade cakes often peak in the middle, which can be a problem if you want a level surface to decorate. The problem is caused by the batter nearest the sides of the tin heating up more quickly, and pushing the cooler batter into the middle of the tin. Professional chefs normally slice the very top of the cake off to provide a level surface, but it is still better to get the cake as level as possible first so that there is less wastage. Other problems…
