Why Do Cakes Sink in the Middle? (And Why Cakes in the City Cakes Never Do!)

Introduction
Baking a cake should be a joyful experience — but sometimes, when you open the oven, you find a frustrating surprise: a cake that has sunk in the middle. This is one of the most common baking problems and leaves many home bakers wondering, “Why did my cake sink in the middle?”

The good news? At Cakes in the City (CITC), our cakes are crafted with expert precision, ensuring they stay light, fluffy, and beautifully risen — never sunken! Let’s explore the reasons cakes collapse and why CITC cakes stand out for their consistency and perfection.

Common Reasons Why Cakes Sink in the Middle

1. Underbaking

If a cake is removed from the oven too early, the center remains raw and collapses as it cools. Cakes need enough time to set their structure.

2. Too Much Leavening Agent

Adding excessive baking powder or soda creates large air bubbles that collapse, leaving a sunken center.

3. Incorrect Oven Temperature

If the oven is too hot, the cake rises quickly but falls just as fast. If too cool, it doesn’t rise enough, leading to a dip in the middle.

4. Overmixing the Batter

Overmixing develops excess gluten in the flour, making the cake dense and prone to collapse.

5. Opening the Oven Door Too Early

Curious peeks let heat escape, interrupting the rising process and causing the middle to sink.

Why CITC Cakes Never Sink

At Cakes in the City, every cake is baked under professional standards and with carefully tested recipes. Here’s why our cakes never sink:

• Expert Recipes – Each recipe is perfected for the right balance of ingredients and rise.

• Precise Baking – Our chefs use calibrated ovens and timed processes to ensure even baking.

• High-Quality Ingredients – We use premium flour, chocolate, and natural flavors that produce a stable cake structure.

• Consistent Moisture & Texture – CITC cakes are moist, fluffy, and rise beautifully every single time.

• Quality Checks – Every cake passes through strict quality checks before reaching you, ensuring perfection in every bite.
  

Customer Favorites at Cakes in the City

Whether you love classic chocolate truffle, velvety red velvet, or seasonal fruit cakes, our menu is full of treats that stay picture-perfect and taste just as heavenly as they look. Some of our popular choices include:

• Rich Chocolate Cake – A moist, decadent chocolate delight that holds its shape beautifully.

• Red Velvet Cream Cake – Soft, fluffy layers with cream cheese frosting, baked to perfection.

• Fresh Fruit Cake – Balanced, light, and never soggy or sunken.

• Designer Celebration Cakes – From birthdays to weddings, crafted with precision and elegance.