Preparation Tip - Cakes

* To color cake tops sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar or cinnamon and coconut over the surface before serving.

* Cake recipes which contain coloring agents like chocolate, coffee, carrot, dates or banana are always best in the microwave.

* Grease your cake or loaf container and sprinkle it with chopped nuts and brown sugar, toasted coconut or biscuit crumbs before pouring in the cake mixture.