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How can I make the cake taste better?

Maria Short
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Maria Short is a Baker and the Owner of Short N Sweet Bakery & Cafe in Hilo, Hawaii. With over 24 years of experience, she specializes in specialty desserts and wedding cakes. She graduated from L’Academie de Cuisine’s Pastry Arts Program with honors and studied at Baltimore International Culinary College. In 2019, Maria competed in the 6th season of the Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship. In 2010, she had a cake named one of “America’s Most Beautiful Cakes” by Brides magazine.

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I highly suggest using natural ingredients to enhance the taste. Start by adding extracts or essences in small quantities since their quality and potency vary. Make use of real ingredients, such as citrus zest for a better flavor instead of extracts. Another great method is when using fruit purées, such as strawberry or raspberry, cook down the purées to reduce the amount of moisture and concentrate the flavor slightly, then mix it into the batter. This adds more depth and richness to your cake's flavor.

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How can I make a mango cake batter with fresh mangoes? I like a strong flavor.

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Try adding some mango puree to the batter. If that's not strong enough, try using freeze-dried mangoes. Grind them up a bit in a blender until they turn to powder, then add the mango powder to your batter. Keep the leftover powder away from moisture.

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Can I use coffee to flavor the cake?

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Yes, you can use coffee to flavor your cake. Baking requires careful measurements, so for best results, find a recipe for a coffee flavored cake or be prepared to tweak your recipe a few times before you get one you're happy with.

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Can I add strawberry jam to a cake mix?

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No. It would ruin the texture and consistency, as well as cause the baking time to increase.

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How much flavoring do I add to a typical cake mix to flavor it?

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A few drops of extracts, about 20g cocoa, and/ or 1 tbsp. of spices. That should do.

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Can I use a milk flavor in a cake?

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You could. However milk does not have a big flavor, so it is your choice. Milk is generally unnecessary.

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How do I adjust a simple sponge cake by adding honey to flavor it?

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You could either replace the sugar in the recipe with honey, or just add some additional honey to the cake batter for flavoring (along with the sugar).

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Can I use strawberry puree in my simple vanilla cake batter?

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Yes, you can.

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