Adjusting dessert recipes to accomodate a larger slow cooker
I have a recipe for Mississippi Mud cake that calls for a 3.5 qt slow cooker. I own a 6 qt. Do I need to double the recipe?
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If your cake batter is to be poured into the slow cooker without the addition of a pan, yes, I would double the recipe to fit your larger vessel.
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What if my slow cooker is too big?
What is this? If you have a large slow cooker, that's fine too. You can easily adapt your large slow cooker into a small slow cooker by placing an oven safe bowl inside of the bowl of your slow cooker. This absolutely works and I've done it many times.Can you use a larger slow cooker?
Larger families are well-suited for 4- or 5-quart slow cookers, which can feed up to six people. It's a great choice for bigger dishes\u2014like casseroles, stews and full dinners\u2014and it can fit a roast! Not a huge one\u2014stick to a 3\u20134 lb. roast for this size, and if you need a larger cut, you'll need a bigger slow cooker.How do you adapt a normal recipe to a slow cooker?
Six Tips for Adapting a Recipe for a Slow CookerCan you half fill a slow cooker?
Reduce liquid when using a slow cooker Don't overfill your slow cooker, or it may start leaking out the top, and the food won't cook so well. Half to two-thirds full is ideal \u2013 certainly no more than three-quarters.Huge Mistakes You're Making With Your Slow Cooker
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