Is it OK to open the oven when baking a cake?
Is it OK to open the oven when baking a cake? During baking, don't open the oven door during the first half of cooking time as this can cause cakes to sink. If cakes are over-browning, cover loosely with foil. Bake until golden and a skewer inserted in the centre of cake comes out clean. What happens if you open oven while baking? Opening the oven while baking lets the heat out, allows cold air to enter the oven, increases cooking time, affects the rise (in cases where you want a rise like baking bread) and reduces overall quality and...