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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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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.


What are the key differences between pound cake and angel food cake?

The key differences between pound cake and angel food cake are their ingredients and texture. Pound cake is dense and rich, made with butter, sugar, flour, and eggs. Angel food cake is light and airy, made with egg whites, sugar, flour, and no butter. Pound cake is moist and has a buttery flavor, while angel food cake is fluffy and has a subtle sweetness.


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 It is a cake which was originally made using a pound each of the following ingredients; sugar, flour, butter and eggs.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.


Where was pound cake started?

Pound cake originated in England.


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.


What kind of shortened cake contains no chemical leavener?

A shortened cake that contains no chemical leavener is likely a pound cake. Pound cakes rely on the mechanical leavening of air beaten into the batter, along with the high fat content from butter, to create their dense and rich texture without the need for baking soda or baking powder.


Can you add sour cream to cream cheese pound cake?

can i pound your cake?


When was Pound Cake speech created?

Pound Cake speech was created in 2004.


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.