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Over mixing the batter tends to make the cake dry. Other reasons could be, too much flour, high oven temperature or baking time is too long.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoPound cake recipes don't contain any leaveners (baking soda, baking powder or yeast.) Traditionally, the only leavening comes from the air whipped into the batter.
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Can you use a regular cake mix when a pound cake mix is called for?
i wouldn't because a pound cake is much more dense than a normal cake.
How many slices in a pound cake?
That's difficult to answer because a sponge cake is very light and a pound cake is very dense, so you really need to indicate the size of the cake to get a better answer.
Does pound cake have sugar in it?
A pound cake is a sweet. It is a cake which was originally made using a pound each of the following ingredients; sugar, flour, butter and eggs. The result is a very tender, rich cake that is dense and satisfying. Sweet and delicious!
What is the Difference between pound cake and regular cake?
Pound cake is like bread cake and yellow cake is just yellow that is yellow, typically corn cake..another response:Yellow cake is usually a typical light, tender cake, particularly when made with a mix. Yellow cake made from scratch might be a different sort of cake, perhaps a sponge cake. (Twinkies are sponge cake.) Yellow cake is often baked in round layers and frosted with vanilla or chocolate icing.Pound cake has a finer, more dense texture, and is usually baked in a rectangle loaf rather than in round layers. It is rarely frosted, but served with fruit or custard. Pound cake is not corn cake, but is made with fine wheat flour.
Can you use coconut oil to make pound cake instead of butter?
Might be too heavy, leading to soggy or a dense textured cake. You can substitute applesauce-the amount is half of what the recipe calls for.
Where was pound cake started?
Pound cake originated in England.
When was Pound Cake speech created?
Pound Cake speech was created in 2004.
Can you add sour cream to cream cheese pound cake?
can i pound your cake?
Is pound cake healthy?
No, a pound cake is not healthy. The definition of the pound cake, is pretty much in the name. Every time you eat a pound cake, you either gain a pound or more. Each slice of a pound cake has 2000 calories and over 500 fat calories. The carb amount is limitless, depending on how big the pound cake is, or if it is homemade. Pound cakes are also known to give people salmonella, so be careful what you eat!
Is pound cake the same as English cake?
no, the cake is a lie.
What type of pastry is pound cake?
It is a cake.
Why are cakes called cakes?
Pound cake was traditionally made with a pound of flour, a pound of sugar, a pound of butter, and a pound of eggs. The cake recipe has been changed over the years, but the name has remained the same.
