Why does a cake recipe call for 2 tbsp of hot water?
This is my sponge cake recipe, I would like to know why add the 2 tbs of hot water
- 4 egg separated
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 3/4 cup caster sugar
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup cornflour
- 1 tbs custard powder
- 2 tbs hot water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp icing sugar
- 1 tsp cornflour
Here is the method:
Prepare 2 x 20 cm deep round cake tins. Grease with butter and dust with combined icing sugar and cornflour
Preheat oven to 180C (356F)
Add vanilla to egg yolks.
Sift all dry ingredients, except salt and sugar, twice.
Beat egg whites and salt until stiff. Gradually add sugar. Beat in yolks.
Fold in sifted dry ingredients, THEN ADD THE HOT WATER.
Best Answer
My sponge cake recipe has the same thing (though I think it has 1/2 dl water). It's basically because the person creating the recipe found that without it the cake batter was too thick and didn't yield a cake that was airy enough. When I left out the water, the cake became more dense and didn't rise quite as much. I find that that water is a nice place to add various flavours, like lemon juice or coffee by substituting some of the water.
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Why do we add hot water to cake batter?
It is good to add hot water during the making process of cake because it simply moist the batter of the cake and outrage the flavor you use to make the cake. The cake will be soft also.What does hot water do in baking?
Found in baked goods across the world \u2014 tortillas, milk bread, cornbread and cream puffs, to name but four \u2014 hot water can speed mixing time; make it easier to fill and form doughs; yield softer, fluffier breads; and create stunning pie crusts like Ms.When a recipe calls for hot water?
The majority agree that it falls between 98-110 degrees Fahrenheit, so that is the range to aim for. What is this? Warm water is defined as water in which you should be able to hold your finger comfortably. Some experts recommend that warm water should be anywhere between 105-110 degrees Fahrenheit.What temperature should water be for a cake?
The water should be lukewarm, 105 degrees F to 115 degrees F, something you can comfortably wash your hands in. Tip: The optimal temperature for yeast growth is 80 degrees F to 90 degrees F, so place your rising bread on top of your fridge or beside a wood stove where it can generally get to this temperature.Top 5 Cake Baking Mistakes! | Preppy Kitchen
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