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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dakota6781mo ago

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

olivia_morgan81mo ago

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

black.claire1mo 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.