Sticky Topped Cakes

[Ian b]

why do cakes such as VICTORIA SPONGE BECOM VERY STICKY ON THE TOP AFTER BAKING?

[Ian b]

I cool cakes on a wire rack, and just to let you know I do weigh out ingredients

[Brinjal]

Mine seem to do that as well.

[mikey4444]

Isn't it something to do with the sugar rising ?

[Brinjal]

Could be. It only does it with sponges with me not other cakes. Maybe not beaten enough.

[cupid04]

Anyone tried to make that 'ladybird cake' off the adverts?

[jennyjoan]

I thought your computer was covered in sticky toffee

[HansUrbancka]

I think this is the stickiest of questions which I have encountered in the Technology section of AB.

Anyway, I have done a bit of research and can assure you that you Do Not have a Virus in your computer or, for that matter, in your oven; be it gas or electric.

It would appear to be the case that the beating of ingredients is most important.

Incidentally, whilst i think that you were right to give ColinandJess 'best answer' I think it should have been for her last one ...."You need to cream your butter and sugar until it's almost white that should stop the top going sticky.".

Still Not too late to change the best answer. Just click the last answer above for ColinandJess.

Cheers ....Hans. ☺☺☺

[Baldric]

Does not Compute!

[HansUrbancka]

@Baldric.....Do you want a recipe for Java Cakes.?..:-)

Hans.