How long should you bake bundtlets and sample trays?

How long should you bake bundtlets and sample trays?

• A. 18 minutes
• B. 20 minutes
• C. 22 minutes
• D. 25 minutes

Answer: (C)

Smaller pans cook more quickly than a full-size cake, so bundtlets and sample trays need a shorter bake time than a whole Bundt cake. The aim is to let the crumb set all the way through the center without letting the outer edges dry out. The best choice is the middle duration offered, because it balances these needs better than a shorter time (which could leave a gummy center) or a longer time (which can dry or harden the outside). Use a toothpick test to confirm: it should emerge clean or with just a few dry crumbs. If your oven runs hot or cool, rotate the pans halfway and adjust slightly next time.

Smaller pans cook more quickly than a full-size cake, so bundtlets and sample trays need a shorter bake time than a whole Bundt cake. The aim is to let the crumb set all the way through the center without letting the outer edges dry out. The best choice is the middle duration offered, because it balances these needs better than a shorter time (which could leave a gummy center) or a longer time (which can dry or harden the outside). Use a toothpick test to confirm: it should emerge clean or with just a few dry crumbs. If your oven runs hot or cool, rotate the pans halfway and adjust slightly next time.