"timbrel" > wrote in message
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>I just made a zucchini cake recipe that included orange juice, ginger,
> zucchini, and hazlenuts. It is made in a tube pan, but didn't rise very
> well (I often have that problem) nor is it redolent of the ginger, or
> very moist. I'm trying to understand why these cakes often are less
> than spectacular for me. I used grapeseed oil instead of vegetable.
> What part could that play? Its a NY Times recipe so I assume its a good
> recipe.
>
> thanks

If a quick bread is not rising properly there are 2 areas to check immediately:

1. Check the date(s) on your baking powder and/or test it.
2. Check the accuracy of your oven.
3. Be very sure your oven is preheated up to temperature before mixing
(combining) the dry and wet ingredients.

Dimitri