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Default Question, Cake Density

On 07/02/2012 6:48 PM, JeanineAlyse wrote:
> At a local casino's buffet I loved the raspberry layer cake and would
> like to try making it myself. There were four layers of white cake
> with raspberry between each, with a thin topping of white frosting. I
> plan to first try using a moist white cake box mix and raspberry jam.
> What might I change about the box mix' added ingredients, or the
> mixing method so as to insure the cake will be dense instead of (what
> I would call) fluffy?
> Thanks for hep, Picky


Not into eating or making cake enough to tell you how to thicken it up,
other than using a recipe for a cake with that texture.

White cake with white icing and raspberry filling is one that I really
enjoy. My mother used to make that, and she used to sprinkle coconut on it.