A Question!

[youve_lost]

So, I'm absolutely inlove with this vegan cupcake recipe. I've been using it for months with splendid, perfect cupcakey goodness as a result.

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla
The last two times they've been rather dense

Comments

[xx_kitty_kat_xx]

Have you used the same bottle of vinegar each time? If you have a new one, it could be a little stronger tasting than the previous bottle.

I'm not sure what to do about the density - this is the recipe I use, and never had a problem.

[youve_lost]

Same exact bottle. I can only tell because the bottle is near empty and that's the only thing its used for.. haha.

[cuppykate]

maybe your oven thermostaty thing is on the blink?

my cupcakes came out all dense when I changed ovens I had to adjust the temp a lot to get it good again

[youve_lost]

Maybe... But even the raw batter tastes more vinegar-y than usual, so I'm not sure.

[jexia]

Get new baking soda. If it's got a little damp it won't be as effective, and that's what reacts with the vinegar to a) make them rise and b) take away the vinegar taste.

[youve_lost]

Argh. Upon reading your comment I realized I'm just retarded. I switched it and started using baking powder instead of baking soda.

*Facepalm*

[jexia]

Kitchen chemistry saves the day!

It could be worse. I've used custard powder instead of baking powder.

Twice.

:)