{"id":1380935,"date":"2026-04-11T16:58:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T13:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/how-to-bake-the-perfect-easter-cake-tips-that-actually-work\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T16:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T13:58:45","slug":"how-to-bake-the-perfect-easter-cake-tips-that-actually-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/how-to-bake-the-perfect-easter-cake-tips-that-actually-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Bake the Perfect Easter Cake: Tips That Actually Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"351\"><strong>On the eve <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">of Easter,<\/span><\/span> housewives across Ukraine are preparing to bake kulich. To ensure the baked goods are fluffy, delicious, and don&#8217;t crack, experienced cooks recommend following a few important rules.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1wjavj7\" data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"387\"> The main rule is not to rush<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"542\"> Kulich dough takes time to rise. After mixing, it should be left in a warm, draft-free place until it roughly doubles in size.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"594\"> But an even more important stage is the curing in the forms.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"744\"> Before baking, the dough in the pans should rise well, almost to the top. This will prevent cracks during baking and will make the kulich more airy.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"2i5fw7\" data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"772\"> When to put in the oven<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"919\"> Don&#8217;t immediately place the pans in the oven after rolling out the dough. Give it time to rise a second time\u2014this significantly impacts the texture and splendor of the cake.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1pdn5yb\" data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"956\"> Yeast or yeast-free dough<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1005\"> One of the most common questions is which dough is better: <\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1095\"><\/p>\n<li data-section-id=\"175g1ke\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1047\"> yeast (classic, more airy);<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c2rbn8\" data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1095\"> yeast-free (with baking powder, often with cottage cheese).<\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1258\"> There&#8217;s no single right answer\u2014it all depends on taste. If you already have a tried-and-true recipe your family loves, it&#8217;s best not to experiment before the holiday.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1332\"> If you are baking for the first time, you can make two different versions and choose your favorite.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6g4luf\" data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1355\"> Little life hack<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1382\"> To make the Easter cake perfect: <\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1512\"><\/p>\n<li data-section-id=\"h8idat\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1423\"> Avoid drafts during proofing;<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o94kwb\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1475\"> do not open the oven during the first minutes of baking;<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li data-section-id=\"w2cm7b\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1512\"> Use quality ingredients.<\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1601\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"> Following these simple tips will help you achieve truly delicious and fluffy holiday baked goods.<\/p>\n<div class=\"full-post__content font-rules\">\n<p> Also follow <strong>&#8220;Pryamy&#8221;<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pryamiy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Facebook<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/prm_ua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">X<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/+rtV4dxYu2_cyNjVi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Telegram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pryamiy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the eve of Easter, housewives across Ukraine are preparing to bake kulich. To ensure the baked goods are fluffy, delicious, and don&#8217;t crack, experienced cooks recommend following a few important rules. The main rule is not to rush Kulich dough takes time to rise. 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