Suggestions For Making A Cake More Moist

Decorating By southaustingirl Updated 3 Apr 2007 , 6:34pm by diana

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southaustingirl Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 7:56pm
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I found a recipe for white cake that is really simple and it tastes good, too......the only problem.....it's too dry (I think it's too dry).

here's the recipe:
1 1/2 sticks butter
1 1/2 c sugar
3 eggs plus one yolk
3/4 milk
2 c flour
2 t baking powder
1 t vanilla

what can I do to make it more moist?

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Doug Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 8:01pm
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after baking...many bakers will brush on a simple syrup (sugar dissolved in water)

and some will even flavor the syrup to enhance the flavor of the cake even more.

the possibilities are endless

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puzzlegut Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 9:48pm
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Doug,

How do you flavor the simply syrup and how much flavoring would you use? Could a vanilla bean be used? And what is the ratio of sugar to water in a simply syrup recipe.

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JanH Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 9:56pm
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Here's a moist cake recipe thread:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-95251.html

If you scroll down there are also links for using simple syrup and recipes.

HTH

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youngestdecorator Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 9:56pm
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Equal parts sugar and water, you could very lightly infuse this w/th a vanilla bean over the stove but don't bring to a boil! Then take the bean out. You could add as much flavor as it takes to get to your liking, it doesn't mess with the sugar to water ratio.

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Omicake Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 10:01pm
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Some bakers use a 1:1 ratio . I personally use two cups of water to one cup of sugar (2:1 ratio). You can add vanilla , almond or lemon extracts ( a tsp. or two). You can even add brandy, rum or some other liquors to suit your taste.

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diana Posted 3 Apr 2007 , 6:34pm
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Here's my recipe for Brandy Syrop: (You could use any liquor)

2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup brandy

* Boil sugar and water for 5 minutes
* Let it cool
* When you are ready to decorate your cake, you add the liquor to the sugar and water.

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