What to do when you forget to put sugar in a cake?

Table of Contents:

1. What to do when you forget to put sugar in a cake?
2. What to do if I forgot to put sugar in a cake?
3. Why are my scones dry and crumbly?
4. Why are my scones so hard?

What to do when you forget to put sugar in a cake?

Sugar alternatives

1. Try making cakes with ground almonds or grated vegetables. ...
2. Natural sugars, such as honey or maple syrup. ...
3. Icing tends to be very high in sugar, and the easiest way to reduce sugar in cakes is by using less icing, buttercream and fillings. ...
4. Sweeteners that have been formulated in laboratories.

What to do if I forgot to put sugar in a cake?

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Place your cake in a dish that has a rim — I cut mine into the right shape and used a small casserole dish — and pour the soak over it. Cover and let stand for at least 45 minutes.

Why are my scones dry and crumbly?

If the dough is too crumbly when you place it on the cutting board, add slightly more buttermilk. If the dough is too sticky when you put it on the cutting board, add more flour. Flour your hands and shape a chunk of dough into a disc. A larger disc will make a larger, more moist scone.

Why are my scones so hard?

Overworking the dough will lead to scones that are tough and chewy, rather than light and flaky. The key is to use a light hand and work the dough until it just comes together. Follow this tip: Expect your dough to have lumps and bumps in it — once it just comes together, its ready to be used.