Made scratch cake - it tasted very bitter

[debodun]

Better make another cake to be sure!

I just did. I made some modifications - 1 tsp baking powder, slightly more sugar, used acidified milk, and for the fat quantity, half butter and half oil.

 

[debodun]

Before applying icing.

 

[Twostep]

I just did. I made some modifications - 1 tsp baking powder, slightly more sugar, used acidified milk, and for the fat quantity, half butter and half oil.

Rebound - when it comes to baking it is called recipe not guideline. You are dealing with chemical reactions. This is like filling your car with half diesel.

 

[HoneyNut]

Waiting to hear the taste test results

 

[debodun]

Waiting to hear the taste test results

This one seemed to have a finer texture, but I could still taste the baking powder to a lesser degree. Now it has a slightly sour taste, probably due to the homemade "buttermilk". I think I'll stick to getting a boxed cake mix when I'm in the mood for cake. More expensive, but all I have to do is add milk, oil and eggs.