My date and walnut cake
@allknowing (141380)
India
December 5, 2022 6:39pm CST
I always bake this cake for Christmas. Last year I noticed it had turned a bit dry. I looked for reasons and came to know that it is the egg that keeps it moist The recipe had four eggs but I did not realise that I should look at the size of eggs as well
This time I have decided to use 5 eggs and hope to have a nice and moist cake.
Do you make changes in the original recipes?
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
6 Dec 22
Eggs, I thought mayonnaise made cakes moist. Here's an article of sorts about it:
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@allknowing (141380)
• India
6 Dec 22
I have stopped making or even eating mayonnaise. I will try out with eggs and see how it pans out Thank you for the link
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
7 Dec 22
@Fleura
Ok, nice. Happy Holidays, and scrumptious feasting!
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@RebeccasFarm (92369)
• United States
6 Dec 22
I do if I find that something is not quite right, yes I do adjust the recipe.
Your cake looks divine though
I use buttermilk also to moisten cake.
I use buttermilk also to moisten cake.2 people like this
@allknowing (141380)
• India
6 Dec 22
I must remember that But I thought butter milk was sour.
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@RebeccasFarm (92369)
• United States
6 Dec 22
@allknowing Yes it is..it depends on the cake I guess..also some oils also can moisten.
Here is a bunch of suggestions for moist cakes
If you are looking for a way to make moist cakes or make a cake even more moist and flavorful, this article will help. There are so many easy tips on how If you are looking for a way to make moist cakes or make a cake even more moist and flavorful, this ar
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@allknowing (141380)
• India
6 Dec 22
@RebeccasFarm Thanks for the link. A friend of mine used to add jam into her cake to make it moist.
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@allknowing (141380)
• India
6 Dec 22
I use cinnamon powder instead of Vanilla. I do not like the smell of Vanilla. I prefer my cakes to be sweet and so sugar content is not reduced.
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@allknowing (141380)
• India
6 Dec 22
@LadyDuck We in India are famous for using cardamom and nut meg and Saffron too but Saffron beyond the middle class - very expensive. . I use both generously Our friend grew Vanilla.
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@LadyDuck (472499)
• Switzerland
6 Dec 22
@allknowing I like real vanilla pods, not the sachets with fake vanilla. I often use grated orange peel instead of vanilla in muffins.
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@wolfgirl569 (112069)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Dec 22
If I am using store bought eggs I often use one or 2 more.
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@allknowing (141380)
• India
6 Dec 22
I would have also bought big eggs if they were available. When we were in the city we had our own eggs - large sized. We had the battery system and we did not eat the chickens but sold them after they no longer laid eggs.
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@popciclecold (39841)
• United States
6 Dec 22
I bet its a good cake. Good thing you looked it up. Enjoy.
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@allknowing (141380)
• India
6 Dec 22
It is no doubt a good cake but nothing like eating a moist cake Thank you
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@allknowing (141380)
• India
6 Dec 22
I would not call this a fruit cake per se.
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@Fleura (31079)
• United Kingdom
6 Dec 22
@allknowing No, but the same trick might still work
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@allknowing (141380)
• India
6 Dec 22
What we see in youtube sure need plenty of changes (lol)
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 Dec 22
@allknowing Very sure. I have recipes that were my Mom's, Grandmother's and sister's.
