Why do my brownies have a cake texture?
There may be a few reasons for your cakey brownies, but chances are that if you are getting cakey brownies, you are using too much flour or baking powder. Ultimately, a cakey brownie is caused by having too much air in your batter, which causes a fluffy and cake-like interior.
What happens if you whip egg whites for cake?
When separated from the yolks and whipped to a foam, egg whites can be used to leaven a cake. Whipping egg whites has the same effect as cooking whites- the proteins unfold, reattach and trap water. Since the whipped whites are already partially “cooked” they don’t contribute as strongly to the structure of the cake.
Should I beat eggs for brownies?
Brownie Batter should be smooth and creamy Brownie batter preparation requires a very thorough mixing of eggs and sugar. You should mix until it is very smooth and pale in colour. Over mixing your brownie ingredients will result in poor brownie results.
What consistency should brownies be?
The consistency of the batter affects the taste and the shape of the brownies. To prepare the perfect brownie batter, you need to achieve a smooth and thick consistency. To avoid making your brownies watery and thin, do not add too much water, or simply just rely on eggs and oil for batter moisture.
Why did my brownies come out spongy?
Unfortunately if the brownies have turned spongy then they have been overbaked. For fan ovens it is usual to turn the oven temperature down by 20C (50F) but fan ovens can still cook slightly more quickly than regular ones even at lower temperatures so the cooking time can be shorter.
How do you keep brownies moist?
3 – Add a Slice of Bread If you are storing brownies for a few days inside any type of container, place a piece of sliced bread in the top of the jar. The moisture from the bread will help keep the brownies soft and keep them fresh for a few extra days.