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Title: Crumbling cakes
Post by: Thermesa on July 09, 2013, 01:07:16 pm

I've made a few batches of cupcakes this week. The never fail cupcakes and a converted and modified to be gluten free Dan Lepard Chocolate custard cupcake. Both are a little on the crumbly side. Is that a sign that i I am over mixing?

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: achookwoman on July 09, 2013, 01:23:44 pm

Don't know what the problem might be,  Does the mix look OK before it is cooked.?
Might be cooked too long.  Could add an extra egg white or a tablespoon of apple sauce.

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 09, 2013, 01:34:08 pm

You could be over mixing which incorporates too much air into the mix, fold until ingredients are just combined. Maybe leave in the tin abit longer when you take out if the oven. Don't know much about GF cooking but perhaps this has something to do with the crumbly mix due to the protein combination.

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: Thermesa on July 09, 2013, 10:16:27 pm

Do you have key speeds. Eg fold is 2. Beat is 4? Or fold in reverse etc.

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: cookie1 on July 10, 2013, 02:59:37 am

Not sure of the reason for the crumbling and don't know much about GF.

I usually mix my cakes on  :: function. That way I can stop it as soon as it is mixed. I may even give it a stir with a spatula to get the last bits of flour etc. I think I read somewhere that over mixing develops gluten and you don't want that in cakes. Please correct me if I am wrong someone.

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: achookwoman on July 10, 2013, 05:21:30 am

I see you have used rice flour.  This is the problem.  Try potato flour or G Free flour. 

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: Deniser on July 10, 2013, 06:55:07 am

I am experimenting with all sorts of Gluten Free for my daughter in law.  Most recipes say to use Zantham Gum to replace the elasticity lost by taking out the gluten. Have found this in Coles (I think)  1 teaspoon per cup of flour is recommended.  Hope this helps.

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: achookwoman on July 11, 2013, 03:01:43 am

There is an item in today's Melb Age about substitutes when baking GF.  I have only scanned it but it might be useful.  Also I have posted a recipe for GF bread (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9079.0). Adapted from a Dan Lepard recipe.  

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: goldfish on July 11, 2013, 03:09:03 am

It's here, Chookie . . . an interesting article!  thanks for pointing it out.

http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/cook/let-them-eat-cake-glutenfree-baking-20130708-2pm1e.html

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: achookwoman on July 11, 2013, 04:24:08 am

Thanks GF.  I have just re read the article and think it might bevery useful. 
Thanks to whoever put the link in to my recipe. 

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: judydawn on July 11, 2013, 04:27:18 am

Chookie you can tell who did it if you look right down the bottom of your post ;)

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: Thermesa on July 11, 2013, 10:01:35 am

Thanks folks. DHs birthday cake this weekend. It won't be gluten free but might feature a bundt tin.

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: goldfish on July 11, 2013, 10:43:46 am

For a gluten free cake I think you can't beat the magic bean cake ... I'll link it when I get back to my PC

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=10643.0   It may sound a little weird but it's light moist - and tastes just like a lovely chocolate cake . .try it! you'll like it!!  ;D

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: Deniser on July 11, 2013, 11:40:43 am

Thanks for the links. This whole GF thing is very confusing so I like to read as much as possible. Also agree - the magic bean cake is fabulous and so easy.

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: achookwoman on July 11, 2013, 02:00:27 pm

Thanks Judy. ;D. I learn something new every day. 

Title: Re: Crumbling cakes
Post by: Thermesa on July 11, 2013, 10:15:07 pm

I made chocolate black bean cake before thermomix. I'm looking forward to the convenience of making it in tmx.