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eringf
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Joined: Jul 23, 2008
Posts: 8
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Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:09 pm |
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I have tried to make this recipe twice now. I really like the taste. The first time I made it I thought maybe it didn't turn out because I added whole eggs and maybe didn't add enough. The second time I added the right amount of eggs but it still turned out the same. The cake comes out gooey and crumbly even though I am baking it a long time and a toothpick comes out clean. What am I doing wrong? 
I think I will stick with just box cakes for now as I want to practice decorating. 
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tracey1970
Forum Addict
Joined: Oct 30, 2007
Posts: 583
Location: Ontario Canada
Birthday: Mar 21
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Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:24 pm |
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Hmmm - that's odd. I have made it a few times now, white and chocolate versions - and not had a problem. Try again, maybe? Sorry you are having such trouble with it. It's a great cake. |
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MaxTRexmom
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Joined: May 07, 2008
Posts: 36
Location: Winston Salem
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Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:37 pm |
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Maybe your oven temp is too low. What kind of pan are you using? |
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CakeMakar
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Joined: May 24, 2008
Posts: 333
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Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:47 pm |
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No help on the WASC (Im a decorator first, with an interest in baking.  ) but have you considered using dummy cakes to practice on? |
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Launa
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Joined: Jul 02, 2007
Posts: 154
Location: Conroe, TX
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Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:02 pm |
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I just did a 11 x 15 tonight and I had to bake it at 325 for an hour and 15 minutes before it was done. The oven can't be any higher, and it takes longer than the recipe says. Hope this helps, because this is my favorite cake and it's too bad you're having trouble with it! Try again! |
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cakeladyofga
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Joined: May 07, 2005
Posts: 30
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Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:07 pm |
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Hi, I just made my first WASC this past weekend. It turned out great. I think you might have just baked it to long. I preheat my oven to 325 for most of my cakes. I also remove the cake when a toothpick comes out almost clean. For me thats the key. |
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eringf
Newbie
Joined: Jul 23, 2008
Posts: 8
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Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:07 pm |
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MaxTRexmom - I have used a regular 9" cake pan the kind with the bottom that detaches also a 6" springform pan but both of them turned out the same. The recipe says to bake at 325, should I try 350?
CakeMakar - I might just do that. I am only just working on my second cake since finding this site recently and I am already sick of cake!
tracey1970 - It does taste really good! Maybe after it cools it will firm up a bit.
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Erin |
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kakeladi
Forum SuperStar!
Joined: May 26, 2004
Posts: 3223
Location: traveling the U.S. in my R.V.
Birthday: Nov 08
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Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:48 pm |
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Have you tried my **original** WASC recipe??
That cake does have a tendency to be a bit sticky on the top when it is done but should not be dry and crumbly.
My *original* recipe uses whole eggs not just whites. |
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CakeMakar
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Joined: May 24, 2008
Posts: 333
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Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:37 pm |
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What is your "original" WASC recipe? Were you the first to make a WASC? (I'm not being a smart-arse, I'm genuinely questioning - why the *original*?) |
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feverfixer
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Joined: Apr 18, 2006
Posts: 168
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Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:58 pm |
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l am so glad you wrote this post.
l have tried making WASC 3 times. Each time it comes out very crumbly, dry and barely rises, although it does taste good. l follow the instructions perfectly each time.
What am I doing wrong???
l never have problems with any other cakes and everyone else raves about this one! One day l will try again, but after so many failures it hardly seems worth it. |
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DianeLM
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Joined: Jul 27, 2004
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Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas
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Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:44 am |
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There was a post recently about alleged 'bad' Duncan Hines white cake mixes dated around April 19-23, 2009. Apparently, they don't rise properly. That may be the source of your problem. |
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BeesKnees578
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Joined: Feb 09, 2008
Posts: 6
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Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:05 am |
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what the @#$% is a WASC???? |
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eringf
Newbie
Joined: Jul 23, 2008
Posts: 8
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Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:20 am |
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White
Almond
Sour
Cream
Cake |
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eringf
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Joined: Jul 23, 2008
Posts: 8
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Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:21 am |
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Oops double post. |
Last edited by eringf on Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:45 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Luby
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Joined: Dec 31, 2005
Posts: 437
Location: Cajun Country-South Louisiana
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Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:25 am |
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| kakeladi wrote: | Have you tried my **original** WASC recipe??
That cake does have a tendency to be a bit sticky on the top when it is done but should not be dry and crumbly.
My *original* recipe uses whole eggs not just whites. |
kakeladi,
I tried searching for your recipe, but I couldn't find anything. Can you direct us to it, please?
TIA |
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