Cake Tips

Cake Tips - Adding Meringue Powder

My Wilton instructor suggests 1-2 tbls per box mix. I have been using the 2tbls. I noticed more results with Betty Crocker versus Duncan Hines. The only Duncan Hines mixes I use now are Orange and Strawberry, just don't like how they bake up compared to Betty Crocker must be due to the difference in water/oil amounts. Betty Crocker is 1/13 cup water and 1/3 cup oil, Duncan Hines is 1 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup oil. But I did notice on the inside of the box it had instructions for a tier cake with the same amounts as Betty Crocker. I will have to try it on my next orange cake to see if that helps any.  Shannon

I use 1 Tbs. per mix. Cake is still very moist, more volume, & firmer.
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Tips on Baking Cakes from
Gold Medal:

Using Butter

• Batter is rich and thick
• High volume, deep golden brown crust
• Fine texture
• Rich buttery flavor

  Using Margarine

  • Batter is thin
  • Flat cake with a pale golden crust
  • Coarse texture

  Using Shortening

  • Batter is thick
  • High volume, deep golden brown crust
  • Very fine texture

  Using Spreads

  • Batter is thin
  • Flat cake with wet ring on crust
  • Wet, tough cake
  • Spreads contain water which replaces part of the fat