Why is my banana cake dense?

Table of Contents:

1. Why is my banana cake dense?
2. What can I use instead of cake tin?
3. Can you make a cake without a cake tin?
4. Do you grease an aluminum cake pan?
5. Can you bake with aluminum foil instead of parchment paper?

Why is my banana cake dense?

There's a big chance your butter and sugar will over-cream, meaning the butter will trap more air than it should. As the batter bakes, that extra air will deflate and leave you with an overly dense cake. It's all science! For best results, cream butter and sugar together for about 1-2 minutes.

What can I use instead of cake tin?

The first option you have when baking a cake without a cake pan is to use a sheet pan instead. The ideal sheet pan for making a cake will be flat and have sides that come up at least one inch all the way around the pan.

Can you make a cake without a cake tin?

How to bake a cake without a cake pan? Mold a cake pan by using heavy-duty aluminum foil. Fold a few foil sheets to make a thicker sheet and bend it in the shape of a circle. Place the circle on top of a few more layers of aluminum foil and fold those layers into the inside of the circle.

Do you grease an aluminum cake pan?

Apply a coat of butter to the interior surface of the pan, paying extra attention to the corners, where aluminum pans tend to have the most creases and folds. Apply extra butter to the corners so that the cake can be removed easily. You may use cooking spray in place of butter, if you prefer.

Can you bake with aluminum foil instead of parchment paper?

But when you are baking something special, you don't have to rely on the parchment paper. When it is running out, you can use aluminum foil as a good parchment paper substitute. If you still have aluminum foil in your kitchen, then that will be great. You can line your pan, mold, or tray with it.