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payling
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Can someone tell me why my vegan cakes (without eggs) always turn out dense, soggy (wet), and not crumble? I make sure I don't overmix and I follow the recipes accordingly. Is it because of the flour??
Can someone tell me why my vegan cakes (without eggs) always turn out dense, soggy (wet), and not crumble? I make sure I don't overmix and I follow the recipes accordingly. Is it because of the flour??
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Mattie
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Hi Payling,
If you're using the flour that the recipe specifies it's probably not the flour. If the recipe is specifying cake flour and you're using all-purpose, it would definitely make a difference.
There are many things that could make your cakes soggy.
Make sure your baking powder is newer than 6 months old.
Use a second baking thermometer in your oven to make sure it's reaching the proper temperature.
Perhaps the recipes you're following are a little off? You could try different ones or try reducing the water and/or oil content a little.
If you're adding things like fruit to the batter it can release juices during baking that can make cakes soggy. I usually reduce my water and oil content a little when I bake these types of cakes.
Good luck and let us know when it works out!
If you're using the flour that the recipe specifies it's probably not the flour. If the recipe is specifying cake flour and you're using all-purpose, it would definitely make a difference.
There are many things that could make your cakes soggy.
Make sure your baking powder is newer than 6 months old.
Use a second baking thermometer in your oven to make sure it's reaching the proper temperature.
Perhaps the recipes you're following are a little off? You could try different ones or try reducing the water and/or oil content a little.
If you're adding things like fruit to the batter it can release juices during baking that can make cakes soggy. I usually reduce my water and oil content a little when I bake these types of cakes.
Good luck and let us know when it works out!
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