cake tin help please respond ASAP need to make cake 10/09/11

[Rach75]

any idea how to work out if my kenwood is big enough to make 5 batches in one hit

[Raupe]

It is sometimes better to make multiple batches rather than putting it all in one mixer! The cakes usually turn out fluffier/lighter if you split it into a few batches, simply because there is gonna be more space in the bowl to aerate (sp?) the dough properly. DTMS?

[Rach75]

but it will be ok then to stir/fold the batches together ??? I am making a rainbow cake so I need to have heaps to divide

[jaspen]

I find that the kitchenaid does 2 to 3 times the recipe usually before its up around the top of the paddle - i would have thought five could be pushing the kenwoods capacity unless the bowl is a litre or two bigger

[Rach75]

yeah I think I will do perhaps one 3 and one 2 quantity batches its a 4.6litre bowl if that helps or should I go 2 + 2 +1 batch ah its doing my head in....why did I decide to do so much

[Rach75]

another question can i make the mixture tonight and cook tomorrow

[Raupe]

In theory ok, but you gonna lose lots of air out of the dough, so it may not rise as well/ be as fluffy. It's best to bake straight after mixing (unless it's a yeast dough - then the more time the better). Maybe bake it tonight and decorate tomorrow? Sorry, I'm not much help.