I was in the shower thinking about how I could make my scratch cakes lighter. My kids love the lightness of box cake mixes, but I just like to make things from scratch. Then it occured to me that I always add water to box recipes, but never to scratch recipes. So i am wondering if I added water to my scratch recipes if I would get that lighter texture my kids love? If water is not the answer, let me know what is Thanks!
2007-12-07 09:38:28 · 2 answers · asked by noed 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
For tender scratch cakes:
1. Do not overmix once you add flour; just enough to get it incorporated then stop mixing.
2. An old baker's trick is to add ½ cup oil to any recipe to make the cake tender and moist. Do not add water.
2007-12-07 10:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like your thinking! Best ideas always pop up at unexpected times, in unexpected places (i.e. the shower=]) Here's a few recipes using water for ya!
Chocolate-- http://www.recipezaar.com/13554
White-- http://www.recipezaar.com/27899
Hope they turn out well!
2007-12-07 09:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋