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of the pan, 55 to 60 minutes. Remove the
R pan from the oven and place it on a wire
rack to cool for 20 minutes. Run a long,
the Cake Mix Doctor says sharp knife around the edge of the cake
and invert it onto a rack, then invert it
It’s funny how one brand or flavor onto another rack so the cake is large side
of cake mix will be available in your up. Allow to cool for 20 minutes more.
market but may never appear in the
4. Meanwhile, prepare the Milk Choco-
stores in a neighboring state. It has
late Glaze.
to do with which mixes sell best in
your area. If you cannot find the Swiss 5. Place the cake on a serving platter and
chocolate cake mix in your store, just pour the warm glaze over it. Let the cake
use devil’s food.And if you want a
rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
more upscale cake, substitute dried
cherries that you have soaked in 6. Slice and serve.
a little kirsch or cherry liqueur.
Store this cake, wrapped in aluminum
foil or plastic wrap, or in a cake saver,
at room temperature for up to 1 week. Or
3. Bake the cake until it springs back freeze it, wrapped in foil, for up to 6 months.
when lightly pressed with your finger and Thaw the cake overnight in the refrigerator
is just starting to pull away from the sides before serving.