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  Baking Tips for Consistently Excellent Results A. Use Room Temperature Ingredients Most baking recipes work best with ingredients at room temperature, including butter, eggs, and dairy. Allowing these items to sit out for 1–2 hours before use ensures better mixing and a more even texture throughout your project. This is especially important in recipes like chocolate cake, where room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create a tender crumb.   B. Choose the Right Sugar Start with the correct type of sugar to ensure your recipe turns out as intended. One of the most common mistakes among home bakers is substituting granulated sugar for powdered sugar in recipes that require a smoother texture. For example, buttercream frosting and glazes should be made with powdered sugar, which dissolves more easily and creates a silky finish ideal for frostings and glazes.   C. Measure Accurately Precision is key in baking. The success of recipes such as ...