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FAQs

Why eggless cake becomes hard? ›

There could be various reasons, like you are not properly sifting the dry ingredients, or mixing the dry and wet ingredients too thoroughly. Or maybe the egg substitute is being too heavy. Make sure that the baking powder isn't too old or hasn't become moistened.

It is important to not overmix your cake, as mixing too much or too vigorously makes gluten – the protein in wheat flour that makes breads chewy – form too much structure too early in the cake-making process, which results in a gummier, less tender cake.

You used too much fat (or flour)

Just like too little fat, too much of it can also cause your cake to fall apart. This was a mistake I made a lot in the beginning! Using too much butter or oil in a cake will cause it to become wet and heavy, meaning it might collapse or break when you try to cut a slice out.

Cakes with eggs tend to have a richer, more complex flavour, while eggless cakes can taste a bit flat in comparison. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference. Some people prefer the light texture and rich flavour of cakes with eggs, while others find that eggless cakes are just as delicious (if not more so).

Cakes sink in the middle due to several reasons. One reason is that the cake batter might be too moist, causing it to collapse during baking. Another reason could be that the oven temperature is too low, leading to uneven baking. Opening the oven door too frequently while baking can also cause cakes to sink.

Vinegar helps with the rise of our baked goods

When vinegar reacts with baking soda, it creates carbon dioxide bubbles, which act as leavening agents. So as the batter bakes, these tiny bubbles expand, causing the cake to rise and giving it that light, airy texture we all love.

Eggs also contain a variety of proteins that create the structure of a cake, and when beaten, they can act as a leavening agent by adding air to the cake batter. However, if you add too many eggs to your cake batter, then your end result could be spongy, rubbery, or dense.

Use a hand-held mixer to beat the eggs with sugar, if sugar is called for in the recipe, until a thick and fluffy mixture forms. Think "gentle" when combining whipped eggs with other ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to combine a light mixture with a heavier one by lifting them gently up and over each other.

Substitutes like vinegar and baking soda, plain yogurt or buttermilk can help keep cake light, airy and structurally sound. Replace each egg with 1 teaspoon of baking soda combined with 1 tablespoon of vinegar, ¼ cup of plain yogurt or ¼ cup of buttermilk.

Can you reduce the amount of eggs in a cake? ›

You will end up with an edible cake but it will not turn out as the recipe intended because it won't rise so much and the texture will be denser. It's better to add 2oz or 3–4 tablespoons of something wet to replace the missing egg. (Search online for egg replacements).

You could try turning the heat down to low, and cooking for a longer period. You can also cover the cake with tin foil before you bake to protect the surface from the intense heat while the center cooks.

2) Too much flour was used

If you use a cup rather than a scale there's a good chance you're using too much flour: up to 20% too much, if you use the measuring cup as a scoop then tamp the flour down. Any baked good — especially cake —with too much flour will be dry, hard, crumbly … take your unhappy pick.

n eggless cake can become hard due to the lack of eggs, which contribute to the structure, moisture, and softness of the cake. Eggs provide leavening, binding, and moisture retention properties. Without eggs, the cake may lack the necessary structure and moisture, resulting in a dense and firm texture.

Adding extra wet ingredients like yoghurt or sour cream can really help your cake retain moisture, especially if you're cooking with chocolate which is notorious for drying out a bake.