For some cakes, it is unfavorable if the batter does not rise evenly and the cake gets a bumpy surface. It doesn't look nice and the cake can no longer be decorated as well. To ensure it keeps a smooth surface, we have a few tips here:
Cake keeps a level surface
Open the oven
The batter rises more evenly if you leave the oven door slightly ajar for about 10 minutes at the beginning of the baking time. To keep the oven door open, simply stick a wooden spoon in between.
Turn the cake out onto a board
If the freshly baked cake has a bumpy surface, turn it out onto a board while still in the pan. After about 15 minutes, put it back into the pan and the cake will be perfectly smooth.
If nothing helps and the cake is uneven, you can try this decoration:
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