Hi I was wondering could someone please explain to me what soaking liquid is and what I can use as a substitute. Im quite new to the baking part. and am in need of some expertise. thankyou

soaking liquid is just simple syrup...sugar and water heated till the sugar melts..cooled and eighter brushed or sprayed onto cake layers.

Thankyou so much for getting back that quick, do I have to let the mixture of water and sugar cool before I add this. I take it that I dont drown the cake lol, I dont suppose any one has the measuments !!!also how long after soaking do i wait to cover .

equal parts, let cool add lemon slices ( acid ) so it doesn't recrystalize..

after I make a big batch..I just take 4 ounces of syrup and 2 ounces of flavoring and go to town..I dont' bother brushing..I have it in a little spray bottle.

I use a simple syrup too, but mine is different than risque's. I use 1 part sugar to 2 parts water. Put together into pot then boil slightly til sugar is dissolved. Then I either flavor the whole batch or flavor when I go to use it.

I use while hot if possible. If not I heat it in the mcro for a few seconds.

I use a brush, but I think the spray bottle is a fabulous idea. I would wet it evenly all over, but don't actually soak it...then it will get gummy and you will have to make cake balls!!

Good luck,

Julia

does using flavouring change the taste of the cake ?
using lemon cuts down on the sweetness of the syrup, i have heard, but does it make the cake taste lemon-y?