making a cake from scratch. i made a cake .it was good. but, i would like fro it too be more moist and rich tasting.
2006-08-10 10:29:36 · 20 answers · asked by LESLIE J 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Add oil.
2006-08-10 10:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ray 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It could have been a number of things,
not enough fat
not enough liquid
you over baked it
the oven temp was too low so the cake baked too long
it may have just been a bad recipe
Check a site like Recipezaar.com or allrecipes.com to find a recipe that others have tried with good success. Also, try getting an oven thermometer to make sure your oven is at the right temp.
2006-08-10 17:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by Erin S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't over mix, and don't over bake. I usually slightly under bake (take the cake out 1-2 minutes early), and let the heat from the pan finish the job, So far, every cake I've made had come out perfect.
2006-08-10 17:35:42 · answer #3 · answered by trevor_brown 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Add an extra egg, plus about 1/2 cup of sour cream
2006-08-13 18:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by blueyedgirl623 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the perfect way to make a cake.......
Now i dont know about USA measurements but in uk this is what you do:
1. WEIGH THE EGGS. If the eggs weigh 8oz in total, use the SAME AMOUNT of butter, flour, sugar etc.
This will give perfect cake everytime.
2006-08-10 17:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by vapour_rub2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some more butter, maybe an extra egg, and make sure not to overbake them - its so easy to overcook them when the top looks perfectly brown. So towards the end, pull it out a few minutes early and stick a knife in it to see if it comes out clean - if so, then it'll be nice and moist
2006-08-10 17:33:32 · answer #6 · answered by swedelutheran 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Butter helps, but so does not over mixing. The more you work the batter the dryer for cake will come out.
2006-08-10 17:33:10 · answer #7 · answered by pinzah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Better helps, oil, applesauce, believe it or not, a cup of shredded zuchinni(You don't even know it's there) , pudding mix, sour cream I made a sour cream cake and it was very moist and rich. :0)
2006-08-10 17:36:32 · answer #8 · answered by HappyCat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Substitute applesauce for the oil you would use in the recipe. Taste great and very moist.
2006-08-10 17:43:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cake made with mayonnaise (the real mayo, not miracle whip) comes out wonderfully!
2006-08-10 17:47:28 · answer #10 · answered by Pamela J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try jello pudding mix just add the dry pudding to ur cake mix and mix the cake as normal
2006-08-10 17:36:59 · answer #11 · answered by wolfpack0810 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋