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Default REC: Poundcake, OH yum

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Wed 28 Oct 2009 09:38:55a, gloria.p told us...
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>> koko wrote:
>>> Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or
>>> until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out
>>> clean. (After about 30 minutes, cover cake closely with aluminum
>>> foil.)

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>> I've never seen that last linme in a cake recipe before.
>>
>> Should it have been "Cover LOOSELY" ???
>>
>> Otherwise, won't it make the cake soggy?
>>
>> Inquiring minds need to know.
>>
>> gloria p
>>

>
> IME, pound cake can be tightly sealed and not become soggy. Covering
> closely should keep it more moist.
>



During BAKING?

gloria p