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For an extra-special effect, use a stencil or cut waxed paper into 1/4 inch wide strips. Place stencil or strips in a diagonal pattern on top of cooled brownie or cookie bars before you ...

Ever notice how bananas or apples darken after being sliced? To keep your fruit garnish looking fresh, try dipping them in diluted lemon juice.

Chocolate sauce can turn grainy. You can prevent this if you melt the chocolate in a saucepan over very low heat. Or melt your mixture in a 1-cup glass measuring cup in your microwave ...

To toast almonds, spread in a layer on baking sheet. Bake at 325° F, stirring often for six to eight minutes, or until fragrant and light golden brown. Cool before chopping.

Check oven temperature with a reliable oven thermometer to be sure it is accurate. Adjust temperature if necessary.

Almond paste is also called marzipan!

Unsweetened baking chocolate can be melted in the microwave. Melt 1 square on HIGH (100% power) for 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds stirring just until chocolate is melted.

Lemons at room temperature yield more juice than lemons cold from the refrigerator.

Butter is the best fat for flavor and appearance. Soften at room temperature before you need to use it.

To keep leftover pecans fresh, store them in the freezer in an airtight container.

Applesauce may be use to replace oil with one exception: butter recipe cakes. We suggest you follow the lower-fat recipe directions on the back of the box.

You may substitute these fats instead of oil, but you'll have to melt it and then measure in its liquid form. Use the exact amount specified in the recipe. Also, remember to cool it ...

You may make this substitution, however you will notice a difference in taste. Instead, try yogurt or use half oil and half sour cream. Let your palate decide for you!

You may use fresh or bottled lime juice when a recipe calls for key lime juice.

You can substitute juice or milk instead of water in cakes. However, follow these precautionary measures: For juice, you may only use fresh. Canned juices contain methyl silicone that can prevent cakes from rising ...

You can add liquor in your recipes. However we recommend you use small amounts. Liquor tends to dry out cakes and can even cause your cake to fall if there's too much in proportion ...

You cannot substitute cooked pudding for instant pudding. Cooked pudding will result in a drier, coarser, grittier texture because it has not been activated or pre-gelatinized as instant puddings have.

You may substitute fat-free instant pudding instead of regular instant pudding in pound cakes. However the texture and consistency may be drier. So, if you don't mind losing some of the moistness, go right ...

Unfortunately, you cannot make this substitution. Real sugar in puddings is what adds to the tenderness of your cake. Also, artificial sweeteners lose their sweetness when heated.

To ensure your brownies have an even texture, use the pan size called for in the recipe. Using a different sized pan can give the brownies a different texture.

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I was disappointed with my key lime cake It did not rise, I put 1 cup canola oil as the recipe instructed I think that was too much oil

The cave most likely was caused from your oven bing opened too early, when the cake is raw in the centre. To mask this common error, and fillings, like various sauces, or fresh fruit! ...

To prevent your frosting from being stiff on your cake, try giving it a quick stir before topping.

When choosing liners, I prefer to use ones lined with foil. The foil in the liners let’s the pastry come out easier,and prevents crumbling.

Use a toothpick to check if cake is ready. Simply stick a toothpick in the middle of the cake and gently take it out. If the toothpick is empty, then your cake is ready ...

Tell us what rack to bake cakes. trying to bake cake . don't know what rack to bake it at. please tell me or put on packages. would help lots

Why can I not find your Carrot Cake anywhere in Edmonton Alberta?? Duncan Hines makes the best Carrot cake. Do I have to order from the USA?????

Suggestion to Duncan Hines product team to create a 'One Serving' icing in for Vanilla, Cream Cheese and Chocolate