How to make a cake less sticky?

Question

some times the cakes i make are sticky.. i heard its due to high moisture content.. how can i make a cake with less moisture.. if u have any recipe could u please share it with me ..especially carrot cake or choclate cake recipes and does the way we mix in baking powder make difference?

Answer 1

i would add more flour, the baking powder wouldnt make any differance, just make sure its well stired in
my favourite cake is a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting here it is

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. oil
2 c. grated raw carrots
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 c. chopped nuts

VANILLA CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. powdered sugar, sifted

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon. Beat eggs and add sugar. Let stand until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes. Stir in oil, carrots, drained pineapple and nuts. Turn into 3 greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans or 1 (13 x 9 inch) pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes for layer pans and about 55 minutes for 13 x 9 inch pan, or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pans about 10 minutes, then turn onto wire racks to cool completely.
To make frosting, combine butter, cream cheese and vanilla in large bowl and beat until well blended. Add powdered sugar gradually, beating vigorously. If too thick, thin with milk to spreading consistency. Frost between layers, top and sides of layer cake. Frost top and sides of sheet cake.

Answer 2

If a cake is sticky your sugar content is too high or you are not mixing it properly. You need to make corrections.

Answer 3

sound like you have too much butter/matg in it. baking powder does make a difference but dont put too much in only as directed. Just throw in cherries, or choc chips at the end.

Answer 4

more flour less oils and butters!