what does gelatin do to cake
Gelatin has different purposes depending on the type of cheesecake youâre making. For no-bake cheesecakes, the gelatin is used to help the mixture set up when the cake is refrigerated. For traditionally baked cheesecakes, the gelatin is added to the batter to help give the cake a little more body and hold together when sliced. In either case, the gelatin should be dissolved prior to being added to the cheesecake batter.