Changed my tune on mixing methods after a flat cake disaster

I used to just dump all the wet ingredients together without creaming the butter and sugar first. My cakes were always a bit dense and sometimes flat. Now I take the time to cream them properly, and the difference in texture is night and day.

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dakota6787mo ago

That "night and day" texture change still surprises me every time.

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olivia_morgan87mo ago

Seriously, it's so weird but also kind of cool. Still gets me too.

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black.claire7mo ago

But I've seen cakes turn out just fine without all that creaming. Sometimes the extra step feels like a hassle for not much gain. @olivia_morgan8, you called it weird, but it might be more about the recipe than the method. A good batter can come together quickly and still rise well. I've had success with simpler mixes, so maybe it's not always night and day.

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