I am SO sorry! Would you believe that I wrote to you weeks ago and forgot to post!
Since then I have been baking for Brownies again. You may remember that every now and then we have to bake 48 cakes for the little darlings to gorge themselves on at the end of a meeting. To keep things simple this time I decided to make all my cakes the same, and didn't they look pretty!
I dug out my copy of 'On With The Show' the W.I. Handbook for Exhibitors, Judges and Show Committees. Herewith, some pointers for you:
Cakes - General
Schedule should specify type of cake and may specify a recipe or tin size.
Unless otherwise stated, cakes should be presented on a plate with a sweet doiley
Victoria Sandwich
Filling: Raspberry Jam - sufficient and evenly spread
Topping: Light sprinkling of caster sugar
Points to Consider when Judging
No cooling rack marks
Pale golden brown colour, evenly baked
Flat top, no air bubbles or crumbly edges
Both halves same depth
Fine even texture
Delicate flavour
The book also states that the lining paper should be removed from the cake - what good advice!
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