Comments on: Does Sifting Make a Better Cake?

By: Anita

Anita — Fri, 01 May 2020 08:50:06 +0000

Thanks for writing. Now it is very clear to see the difference from the first image that shows how they look when sifted, unmixed or whisked.

By: Ria Hennig

Ria Hennig — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:47:12 +0000

That’s amazing! I’m so happy to saw that and I enjoyed the post! I sift my flour and dry ingredients and I think it makes a difference in the baked good for the better. I have a battery operated sifter and I love it!

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 14:01:19 +0000

Great post and great blog. The information on sifting – or not – and the post regarding how long to mix have answered what I needed to know. I have some old family recipes that are VERY short on information. (All you get is an ingredient list and the bake temp/time.) I have always loved my Aunt Alice’s spice cake and now I know how to make it best. Thank you!

By: Theresa

Theresa — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:13:47 +0000

Thank you Summer for not only explaining the subtle differences, but also showing pictures of each variation. I found you after doing a quick Google search about which ingredient makes a more tender cake (buttermilk or sour cream), after reading your post on that exact topic (thank you for that too ), I saw your link for this one. I'm looking forward to reading through your site. Thank you again!!

By: OSbaker

OSbaker — Fri, 11 May 2018 19:53:08 +0000

Sifting 3 times was drummed into my head in Home Economic class. To this day I whisk, then sift 3 times. Notice too the sifted cake is more level. I’ll never understand why anyone would want to bake a cake that forms a huge mound in the middle that cracks open like a volcano. Then cut off the entire top and toss in the trash as if that’s the normal way to bake a cake and prep it for decorating. What a waste of money and time. I’ve never had to level a cake. My grandmother and her friends never had to hack off the tops of their cakes either. They thoroughly sifted the dry ingredients as well. I believe the 30 seconds it takes to sift thoroughly is a factor in a cake baking level.

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HOMEMADE UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE CAKE - Grab My Recipes — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 03:16:10 +0000

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By: Kathleen O'Hara

Kathleen O'Hara — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:08:44 +0000

In reply to Elym Maria. This is a great question Elym! I too am waiting for the answer. Many Blessings! :)))