What Can I Add To A Scratch Cake To Make It Moist???

Baking By ladiebug193 Updated 8 Jun 2007 , 2:54pm by sweeteecakes

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ladiebug193 Posted 8 Jun 2007 , 12:59pm
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I have been making cakes from scratch for years. I use a basic 1,2,3,4 cake recipe and I have had no complaints by anyone but myself. I, being my own critic, feel that the cake is a little on the dry side....I don't want to go to drastic measures but I was wondering if anyone knew of anything subtle that could be added to a scratch recipe to make it a little more moist. I am making a baseball themed bday cake tonight for my son's 7th bday party tomorrow. Thanks for all your help!

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nickymom Posted 8 Jun 2007 , 1:09pm
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I've read some people say they coat their cakes w/ simple syrup befor frosting them.......also you can try putting a heaping tablespoon of sourcream in your batter

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rustyk10 Posted 8 Jun 2007 , 1:12pm
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Add some apple puree

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karensjustdessert Posted 8 Jun 2007 , 1:14pm
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Depending on the flavor, I add about 1/2 cup of sour cream, or vanilla yogurt, or applesauce to each batch of batter.

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sweeteecakes Posted 8 Jun 2007 , 1:26pm
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Ray75 Posted 8 Jun 2007 , 1:38pm
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Not to go off topic, but did you read one of the answers from the yahoo answers link? Ewww, gross...people are are so rude!!

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karensue Posted 8 Jun 2007 , 1:46pm
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I use the Super Enhanced recipe for my chocolate cake and it is DELICIOUS. Here is the link: www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-1953-super-enhanced-cake-formula.html

I use the Duncan Hines Devil's Food Chocolate mix and don't add the extra cocoa.

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sweeteecakes Posted 8 Jun 2007 , 2:54pm
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Not to go off topic, but did you read one of the answers from the yahoo answers link? Ewww, gross...people are are so rude!!




I am so sorry! I did not see those replies. I should have scrolled down instead of only reading the first answer. Please accept my apology and I will read further from now on. icon_redface.gif

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