while baking cake, why do raisins, black currants go down at the base of the cake even if covered in maida?

Answer 1

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Too much liquid in the mixture, or cooking too slow. Or both.

Answer 2

This is an easy problem to solve.

Simply place the raisins or currants in a small bowl and toss them in flour. Then place them in a strainer and shake the excess flour off them.

This keeps them from sinking to the bottom of whatever your baking.

Answer 3

Your cake mix is not the right consistency. Perhaps you are putting too much fruit into your cake? Try soaking them in brandy first....

Answer 4

Gravity!

Answer 5

because they are heavier than the batter mix! you are best to sprinkle them over the top of the mix before popping it into the oven

Answer 6

gravity is the culprit.... if it weighs more, it will fall faster....