If you've ever baked a cake, chances are you're well-versed in the ol' toothpick trick to check if the cake is done. And while handy, it's not exactly a foolproof science. Sure, sticking a toothpick ...

Many home bakers have been told— by Food Network, by cookbooks, by their grandmothers — that the best way to check the doneness of a cake is by piercing the center with a toothpick. If it comes out ...