How do I make a pound cake moist?

Adding buttermilk, sour cream, or cream cheese gives more moisture and flavor to the cake. The acid in buttermilk and sour cream produces a very fine crumb because it tenderizes the gluten in the flour. Sour cream and cream cheese add so much richness that cakes made with them are super moist and almost springy.

What makes a pound cake rise high?

If you over-beat the eggs, the air in the eggs will cause the cake to rise. It will create a crust that will rise higher than the cake (the same way that eggs can create a crust in brownies, they can create a crust in cakes as well).

What causes a sad streak in pound cake?

Developing the flour’s gluten too much means the cake will rise beautifully in the oven – then sink (a little, or a lot) as soon as you pull it out. And the sinking cake is what makes dense, moist, gluey streaks.

Why did my pound cake turn out dry?

Be sure to use dry measuring cups for flour and sugar. Spoon flour into the cups and lightly level with the straight edge of a small offset spatula or knife. Extra sugar or leavening causes a cake to fall; extra flour makes it dry.

Does butter or oil make a cake more moist?

Vegetable oil contributes moistness far more reliably, a result of the fact that oil remains liquid at room temperature while butter solidifies. Liquid contributes to the sensation of moistness, and therefore cakes made with oil often present as moister than their butter-based counterparts.

Can you over mix a pound cake?

Over beating eggs and dry ingredients can bring in too much air, which can cause dryness. What is this? It also activates gluten, which impacts the texture of the cake. Too much mixing will make it tough and rubbery.

Why does my pound cake sink in the middle?

1 – Moisture Issues One of the most common reasons why pound cakes fall in the middle has to do with moisture. Moisture issues can wind up sinking the center of a cake if you aren’t careful. What is this? Generally, this will occur when there isn’t enough moisture in the center of the cake.