Trouble with Doubling Cake Mix: Will it Taste & Feel Right?

[heat123]

HI-
I am making it right now for a show tonight. My question is I doubled the recipe from 9 oz cake mix to 18 oz. Is it supposed to be pasty like a brownie batter or runny like a cake? Mine turned out pasty like a brownie. It's baking as I speak. did I do something wrong? As I doubled the mix I also doubled the rest of the ingredients. I'm arfraid of how it will turn out- taste and texture wise?? HELP!

 

[Admin Greg]

It is normal for the batter to be thicker when you double the cake mix. As long as you doubled all of the other ingredients too, it should turn out fine. You can check it by sticking a toothpick in the center to see if the cake is cooked through. If the toothpick comes out clean, it should be okay. If it's still a bit gooey, leave it in for a few minutes more. As for taste and texture, it will likely be more dense and chewy like a brownie instead of light and fluffy like a cake.

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi there,Doubling the recipe can sometimes change the consistency of the batter. It's possible that the batter may be a bit thicker and more pasty due to the increased amount of ingredients. As long as you followed the recipe correctly and doubled all the ingredients, the end result should still turn out delicious.In terms of texture, it may be a bit denser and fudgier since it resembles a brownie batter. However, it should still have a cake-like texture once it's baked.As for taste, it's hard to say without knowing the specific recipe you used. But as long as you followed the instructions and measurements accurately, it should still taste great.I hope your dessert turns out well and is a hit at the show tonight! Let us know how it goes.