Doctoring cake mix to make it denser

I am being lazy and making a cake from a box mix but I want it to be denser. Would adding more flour or less egg accomplish this?

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Best Answer

If you’re looking for a pound cake like density, add a box of instant pudding in with the cake mix.

(This was a recommendation from an instructor from a cake decorating class that I took 15+ years ago, but I’ve never done it myself, or at least I don’t remember doing it)

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Quick Answer about "Doctoring cake mix to make it denser"

Add the amount of eggs called for in the recipe but add two extra egg yolks. The extra yolks add the density and moisture you'd find in a bakery cake! Milk: Add MILK, not water, when your box mix calls for liquid. The milk adds density, fat and, most importantly, extra flavor to your mix.

How do you make cakes denser?

For example, in a cake mix that calls for 1 cup of water, substitute plain or flavored yogurt, or milk that contains some amount of milk fat. The greater the percentage of fat, such as you find in whole milk or buttermilk, the denser the cake will be. Substituting whole eggs for egg whites will also increase density.

How do you keep cakes more dense?

Adding a bit of oil can sometimes be the right call to make when you're looking to fix a dry or dense cake. Your cake might have too many dry ingredients that are causing it to not turn out right. If you can add a bit of oil, then it'll be much simpler for the cake to turn out just right.

What makes a cake hard and dense?

There's a big chance your butter and sugar will over-cream, meaning the butter will trap more air than it should. As the batter bakes, that extra air will deflate and leave you with an overly dense cake. It's all science! For best results, cream butter and sugar together for about 1-2 minutes.

How do I make a cake mix thicker?

Boxed cake mixes tend to be lighter in consistency, but if you're craving that thicker, moister cake, then all you have to do is add an extra egg to your mix. Prepare to be shocked and amazed at the difference one egg will make when you bite into that rich cake.

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