Cakes can often become heavy and dense for some of the following reasons.


Reasons | Solutions |
This can occur if there is insufficient creaming. | Always whisk butter and sugar until it goes pale in colour. |
Overbeating your batter/mixture | Mix little and often in quick bursts. |
Out of date raising agent. | Check the date and the quantities used. |
Folding in flour too quickly. | Lightly and softly fold the flour into the mix using a spoon. |
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