A: If the batter is thin, the cherries (or other fruit) willsink. Thicker batters will hold them in place better. One way to prevent fruit or other ingredients like chocolatechips and nuts from ...

Q: My pound cake came out beautifully but the top of it was crusted. When I wanted to turn it out or cut it the crust would break into pieces. Why? Can I do something so it won’t happen again? —Nancy ...