Would you suggest adding xanthan gum to the mix when making a cake? (I know there is guar gum, but would xanthan help?)
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I always add some xanthan gum to my GF baking... I really believe it adds lift and tenderness.
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Yes, it's usually about 3/4 teaspoon per cup of flour. You might need to experiment a little to get the right amt of xanthan gum as every flour mix is a little different.
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I used the 1 teaspoon that was called for in my recipes, I made vanilla cupcakes, bread (the bread machine) and it went well. I use it like I would any all purpose flour. No hassles
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Aloha Melissa! I have only used this product for making cookies - peanut butter and snicker doodles, and pastry for lemon tarts with great results. I am baking a pumpkin spice cake this week and promise to post my results.
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That's a good question! I usually follow the recipes on the website first and the cake did seem a bit heavy for me so if xanthan gum would help make it fluff a little more, that may be a good suggestion! If you try and it helps, please let us know!
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Couple of suggestions...try baking for less time. I use a stand mixer and just follow the directions and it turns out fine. The cake mix is a little smaller than a regular boxed mix. I usually use a 9 x 13 but if you use squares or circles use 8 inch rather than 9 inch. You also might get the Gake Doctor Bakes Gluten Free by Ann Byrn for some alternatives that use other ingredients such as sour cream or non-dairy alternatives. A friend of mine puts a tablespoon of King Arthur's Cake enhancer in hers. The product is gluten free although they do not label it as such due to where it is processed. She is celiac and uses it freely without any negative consequence. Couple of suggestions...try baking for less time. I use a stand mixer and just follow the directions and it turns out fine. The cake mix is a little smaller than a regular boxed mix. I usually use a 9 x 13 but if you use squares or circles use 8 inch rather than 9 inch. You also might get the Gake Doctor Bakes Gluten Free by Ann Byrn for some alternatives that use other ingredients such as sour cream or non-dairy alternatives. A friend of mine puts a tablespoon of King Arthur's Cake enhancer in hers. The product is gluten free although they do not label it as such due to where it is... » Read More Couple of suggestions...try baking for less time. I use a stand mixer and just follow the directions and it turns out fine. The cake mix is a little smaller than a regular boxed mix. I usually use a 9 x 13 but if you use squares or circles use 8 inch rather than 9 inch. You also might get the Gake Doctor Bakes Gluten Free by Ann Byrn for some alternatives that use other ingredients such as sour cream or non-dairy alternatives. A friend of mine puts a tablespoon of King Arthur's Cake enhancer in hers. The product is gluten free although they do not label it as such due to where it is processed. She is celiac and uses it freely without any negative consequence. « Show Less
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Use it in carrot bread or carrot cake. Same with the beets if you can find a recipe for a bread or cake using beets. Might need to add a little juice too.
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Several chefs recommend using glucose in cakes to make them both moist and fluffier however if you too much it will make your cake more sticky than moist. I use glucose in making candy but there Nigella Lawson recommends glucose in fruitcake and several other online food sites discuss using glucose in cakes so I'd check online for how much and how to use it in cakes. Hope that helps.
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Would not reccomend, tastes awful. Found out later xantham gum is a filler . but here are the ingredients if your still interested Ingredients: cold filtered isolate, natural flavors, xantham gum and stevia103 calories , 1 g fat, 25 g proteinHonestly there are cleaner, better tasting isolate proteins out there. It was so bad I poured it Down the drain
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Sure you can use cake mix! I actually use them for cheesecake.You can get very creative.
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That would entirely depend on what kind of cake mix you are baking. Average store bought cake-in-a-box tends to be a little tender and isn't bound enough to hold up to the weight of being dipped in a dense coating of fudge/icing with breaking off with the weight. If you are doing more of a pound cake, dipping might work. I would recommend frosting personally, or heating your frosting to pour onto the cakes directly with them sitting on a colander base to catch the excess. They are adorable little cakes once you finish :)
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Xanthan Gum is grown on corn syrup. I can't necessarily speak to this company's process, but more than 90% of all domestic production is corn based.
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Yes, you should be able to do that, but make sure you include some xanthan gum. You can go on line and find the ratio of xanthan gum per cup for items from cookies to bread and in-between. It does make a significant difference. Don't panic at the name, Bob's Red Mill has it and you can find it on this site.
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I would say that yes, this could be added to a half layer cake...it might just leave space a little tight for wording, etc.
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Yes, my neice has used regular cake mix for this. I think you may have to add/subtract water. You have to give it a try before you adjust mix if needed.
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I would add a small amount of Xantham Gum to the flour first. Then add some water and stir until all flour and gum are dissolved. Then stir into the soup liquid. I have not done this personally, however. It is just what I think would work.
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You have to find a mix that works for you. Play around with different ingredients. I won't lie.....it can taste pretty awful when not mixed properly and thoroughly.
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It could be. Xanthan gum is a food additive that is actually a secretion of a bacteria mixed with sugars from corn, wheat or soy (which may or may not be GMO). If you wanted to buy it in bulk, Bobs Red Mill makes an organic/GMO free Xanthan gum by the bag...not exactly sure if they use GMO free in the dental spray though.
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I have a recipe that uses yeast and this product with 2 1/4 tsp of Xanthan gum and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar to help with rising for a loaf of bread. Haven't used dough conditioner.
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I have used it for pizza crust and while it is similar in the way you mix, you have to add xanthan gum. I use 1/2 rounded tsp to each cup of flour.
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Get the texture you want just like the pros do, use xanthan gum. 1/4 teaspoon per quart on your first attempt and adjust from there.I shouldn't have to say this... If someone flips out at you for doing so "OMG xanthan gum is a non-organic GMO poison that major corporations make! You shouldn't be putting it in your body, you'll get cancer!!" just sit them down at the kids table and show them how to make xanthan gum at home (it is easy, google it). I recommend buying your xanthan gum form an online retailer rather than making it, just for simplicity sake.