Hi everyone. New poster here … but I’ve lurked (and learned) for a while. I have tried doing a search for an answer to my dilemma but, thus far, I have not found anything that works.
My problem: I suffer from air pockets in any cake mixes I use. Vanilla cakes seem to have larger air pockets than other flavors, but they all end up with them. Not just tiny air bubbles … large noticeable bubbles.
I have tried: Mixing as little as possible (only until ingredients are incorporated). I have tried running a knife thru the batter. I have tried rapping / dropping pans on the counter. I have tried baking strips. I have tried adjustments to baking temperature. I have tried sifting the flour. I have tried several different brands of mix. I have tried mixing double batches. Everything tried still yields the same annoying end result AIR BUBBLES. Arrrgh.
In short, I’m at my wits end. While it does not change the taste, the appearance really irritates me. I don't have this problem with my scratch baking. Just the boxed cake mixes. (And sometimes I really do want the convenience of a quick mix that I just doctor a bit.) I have used mixes for years and only started having this issue in about the last 12 to 18 months.
Does anyone have suggestions on what else I might try?
Have you tried changing your cake mixes? Sometimes it depends on the brand of the cake mix you use, or you could buy the same brand from a different supplier because rather old cake mixes tend to bubble out a little since the ingredients used aren't as fresh as before.
Have you tried changing your cake mixes? Sometimes it depends on the brand of the cake mix you use, or you could buy the same brand from a different supplier because rather old cake mixes tend to bubble out a little since the ingredients used aren't as fresh as before.
**Slap myself on the forehead moment** Since I've always bought mixes close to when I'd be using them, I'd never even looked at the expiration dates! Perhaps the supplier doesn't turn their inventory as quickly as I'd think! Going to look at that option. Thanks for the suggestion on that.
Wooton ... Yes, I use the paddle attachment, and mix at a slower speed than directions state..
Thank you all for the suggestions !! I'm giving this one more shot before I just turn the corner to all from-scratch baking.
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