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"Most cake batters can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, but you'll get the best results baking within 6 to 8 hours," Deana Karim, owner and founder at Good Dee's, told us at Food Republic.

This will result in an uneven rise and a tough cake. You can, however, substitute plain flour for self-raising by adding sufficient raising agents. Varieties of cake. Almond cake. dish.