The Bubbo wrote:

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> when i'm pressed for time I will microwave the garlic.
> i take the bulb with the papery outside peeled off and put it in a tupperware
> with a drizzle of oil. lay the cover on top (don't seal) and microwave for
> about 2 minutes.
> It's not perfect but it's a great alternative for when I am needing to hurry.

That's what I should have done (I microwave it sometimes as well --
with olive oil only though. I've never used vinegar on it as suggested
elsethread. I'll give that a try next time). I had it in the oven
before I decided to do the cakes and just wasn't thinking it through or
I'd have taken it out. I do think that the foil kept the taste and
aroma "sealed" and away from the cake.

Alexis.