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asked May 17th 2018

Cakes and syrup before sugarpasyte

Hello, i would like to ask you what type of cakes should be syruped before covering them in fondant. I always try Pauls moist chocolate cake and is soft and moist enough, would madeira and sponge cakes red velvet need suryp ?
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I like to use syrup on home baked cakes as I feel it helps to preserve the cake and keep in moist. Just be careful not to over do it. Hope that helps

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Jacqui

Hi Nicholetta

Paul’s moist chocolate cake doesn’t require syrup. You can add a little liqueure if you like for additonal flavour.
Syrup is best reserved for a more dense cake like madeira or fatless sponge cake which requires a little help with moistening. Red velvet shouldn’t need syrup as it is a very delicate texture. It will become more moist once it is filled. Best to judge the texture at time of filling and proceed as necessary. As with all food, your own judgement will be your best friend. 🙂

Hope this will help. If you do need more information please post again 🙂 🙂

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