Can you melt normal chocolate for cakes?

1: The Microwave Method (Aka the Quick-and-Easy Way) Step 1: Chop chocolate into small pieces and place in microwave-safe bowl. Step 2: Microwave at 70\% power for 1 minute. Step 3: Continue to microwave in 30-second increments, stirring frequently, until the chocolate has fully melted.

What is the secret to a moist pound cake?

Adding buttermilk, sour cream, or cream cheese gives more moisture and flavor to the cake. The acid in buttermilk and sour cream produces a very fine crumb because it tenderizes the gluten in the flour. Sour cream and cream cheese add so much richness that cakes made with them are super moist and almost springy.

Why is my cake pale yellow and not golden brown?

You can always cover the top of the cake with tin foil if it is starting to look a little bit too brown. It could also be because there is too much sugar in the recipe. Likewise, if your cake isn’t brown enough it is likely because it is under-cooked or the recipe used insufficient egg or sugar.

Can I use any chocolate for melting?

All chocolate will melt, but not all chocolate will resolidify nicely. Often, after chocolate melts it develops as dull, almost chalky appearance. It can also be brittle, rather than snappy. Good melting chocolate will melt at low temperatures and become smooth if done correctly.

How do you Drizzle melted chocolate on a cake?

Dip a fork or spoon into melted chocolate, and let the first large drip (to prevent a large drop) land in the pan. Drizzle chocolate over the edges and tops of cookies or dessert.

What happens if a cake is undercooked in the middle?

So how do you fix undercooked cake? If the cake is undercooked overall, put it back in the oven for 10-15 minutes. If the middle part is still wet, cover the cake with foil and bake for up to 15 minutes. If the bottom is moist, turn off the upper heat or cover with foil, and cook for a few minutes.

Does butter or oil make a cake more moist?

Vegetable oil contributes moistness far more reliably, a result of the fact that oil remains liquid at room temperature while butter solidifies. Liquid contributes to the sensation of moistness, and therefore cakes made with oil often present as moister than their butter-based counterparts.

How can I make my cake soft and moist?

I promise you SOFT & MOIST cakes!

1. Use Cake Flour. Reach for cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
2. Add Sour Cream.
3. Room Temperature Butter / Don’t Over-Cream.
4. Add a Touch of Baking Powder or Baking Soda.
5. Add Oil.
6. Don’t Over-Mix.
7. Don’t Over-Bake.
8. Brush With Simple Syrup/Other Liquid.

How do you mix two cake batters?

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How do you double cake mix?

Pour cake mix in a mixing bowl. Add the extra flour, salt, baking powder, granulated sugar and salt to the cake mix. Follow directions on the cake mix box, adding the eggs and water as instructed. Add your extra egg and water at the appropriate time.