DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The improved dry mixes for microwave layer cakes of the present invention produce finished microwave layer cakes which exhibit enhanced volume and center point height as well as superior texture and grain structure. The dry mixes essentially comprise wheat flour, sugar, emulsified shortening, chemical leavening agents, color/flavoring materials and defined nucleating agents. Each of these ingredients as well as optional components and dry mix composition preparation and use and the present microwave baking methods are discussed in detail below.
Throughout the specification and claims, percentages and ratios are by weight and temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit, unless otherwise indicated.