Mini Glazed Lemon Cakes Question

[CyndiWilliams]

Hi All,

I have a question about the Mini Glazed Lemon Cakes.

I made them last night for the first time, and they turned out very gummy on the outside "crust". (even before I added the glaze) The inside was beautiful, though.

Is this how they are supposed to be? And if not, does anyone have any idea what made mine excessively gummy? (or at least, what I thought was excessive. )

Thanks,
Cyndi

 

[AnnieBee]

DId you use the tiny 9oz Jiffy size cake mix, or one whole big cake mix?

 

[CyndiWilliams]

Good question.... I just looked at the box, and think I might have the answer.I used a large, regular box of Betty Crocker Super Moist Yellow Cake mix. I bet whatever they use for "super moist" is what made it gummy.Thanks,
Cyndi

 

[AnnieBee]

Actually, the problem probably wasn't the type of cake mix, but the quantity. The regular boxes are WAY more than the 9oz needed for this recipe, and too much ckae mix completey changes the consistency. Definately try it again, it is a great recipe. (The Jiffy cake mixes are cheap and just the right size!)

 

[CyndiWilliams]

oh boy! I didn't even notice that it called for a smaller amount of cake mix. And when I watched the video demo, I didn't notice either. Sheesh I feel dumb.I did notice that the batter was REAL thick. Now I know why. Thanks Annabel!

 

[AnnieBee]

No problem - I would probably have made the same mistake myself, but I saw other people's posts here first (just like yours - so you're not the first person to do it ) and also read the replies from all the helpful cheffers to check the cake quantity! I didn't even know jiffy made cake mixes until I read all of these posts, and I certainly wouldn't have checked the size - a cake mix is a cake mix, right??!

 

[pampermejolene]

I'm glad I just read this. I have a party on Monday and I'm doing this recipe for the first time. I'll have to double check the quantity of what the host buys.

 

[Ginger428]

If your host cant get a Jiffy cake mix, just get a regular cake mix & use only half...

 

[pampchefrhondab]

I'm glad I read this too! I'm making them for my Monday show too!

 

[ThePamperedMommy]

I did the same thing!! and I thought it was the recipe!!!!!!

 

[laurichef]

I made these w/ a regular mix and it was terrible!!
Now it all makes sense.