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does my pound cake crust crack on the top?  Carol - from
Greensboro, GA  Pound cakes, because of their higher fat ratio,
have a greater tendency to crack on top, but many people find
that attractive in a pound cake. To reduce the amount or size of
cracking, carefully measure all your ingredients and make sure
they are at room temperature so they blend together well. Then,
don’t over-mix the batter – follow recipe instructions exactly.
Finally, make sure your oven temperature is accurate; a too hot
oven can make the cake rise too quickly and cause the top to dry
out quickly then crack.  Return to General Baking questions