Why is my lemon pound cake dry?

Why is my lemon pound cake dry?

If it’s dry, the cake may have been over-baked. The cake can also be too dry if you added too much flour (or not enough butter or sugar). You can try lowering the oven temperature. Or remove the cake from the oven a little earlier.

Why is my lemon cake heavy?

If a recipe includes a lot of acid such as lemon juice and buttermilk and isn’t lifted with enough baking powder, the cake will taste dense.

What to add to a cake to make it moist?

Use cake flour. Additions like sour cream, buttermilk, or applesauce can also infuse moisture and prevent a dry cake. Baking soda or baking powder also ensures a nice lift in baked goods.

How do you moisten a dry pound cake?

All you need to do is brush a little milk or cold water over the cake. Then, place in a preheated, medium heat oven (around 350F/175C) leave for around for up to 20 minutes or until it crisps.

Does lemon zest add flavor?

For best results with lemon zest, it’s important to know that there are two layers to a citrus fruit’s skin. The zest is the thin, outermost layer — shiny, slightly bumpy and colorful. The natural oils in the zest provide the flavor, while also keeping the fruit from drying out.

How much lemon juice should I add to my cake mix?

Ingredients

• PAM® Baking Spray.
• 1 pkg (15.25 oz each) Duncan Hines® Classic Yellow Cake Mix.
• 1 cup water.
• 3 eggs.
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel.
• 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar.
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.

How do I make my cake more 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.