How do I achieve an airy texture in cakes?
Use the creaming method for butter and sugar, ensure leavening agents are fresh, and don’t overmix.
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Ensure proper leavening agents, avoid overmixing, and consider the impact of ingredient ratios on the final texture.
Use umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, soy sauce, or tomato paste, roast vegetables for depth, and season well with herbs and spices.
Layer flavors by sautéing aromatics, use rich and umami-packed ingredients, and adjust seasoning throughout the cooking process.
Use a higher ratio of fat to flour, avoid overmixing, and consider the impact of ingredients like chocolate or nuts on texture.
Don’t overmix, use buttermilk, and ensure your baking powder or soda is fresh.
At room temperature until ripe, then in the refrigerator to slow further ripening. Once cut, store in an airtight container in the fridge.