Common Baking Problems (And How to Fix Them)

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Why is my cake dense? A cake usually turns dense due to overmixing, too much flour, expired leavening agents, or incorrect oven temperature.

Black OTG oven with baked cake inside, placed on a marble kitchen countertop, ideal for baking at home in India 2026.

Ever followed a cake recipe perfectly… and it still sank in the middle?It’s not your baking. It’s your oven. ⭐ Editor’s Pick:

Infographic showing how to use an oven for baking correctly, including tips for baking mode, oven temperature, rack placement, and common baking mistakes to avoid.

The Right Way to Use an Oven for Baking (Complete Beginner Guide) Learning how to use oven for baking correctly is the