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I have been making Christmas cakes for years and they have always gone down well, however over the last 2 years they have been very crumbly when they have been cut into. Help please
Hi Heather,
It can be very frustrating when a time tested favorite does not work. There are a couple of things that come to mind, and without being "on the ground" in your kitchen, it is difficult to completely answer your question. But I will try my best.
The first thing I would do is look at your oven. Have you moved or changed ovens since the last time your recipe worked? I would have your oven checked. Often an oven needs to be re-calibrated after years of use.
Your recipe is lacking moisture.If you have changed the type of oil or fat in your recipe, that can make a difference as well. The moisture content in Margarine can change from brand to brand. Oil stays pretty consistent and so does butter.
If none of the options I am suggesting sound like the culprit,please send me a list of the ingredients and I would be happy to investigate what changes may have taken place in any of the items on your list.
I hope this helps...
Micki
Author/Cooking Instructor
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Micki Sannar
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As a lover and life long cook, I would love to help you with you cooking and baking questions and concerns. I am especially interested in healthy cooking and baking. I am a fan of olive oil and havepersonally experienced the health benefits of using wholesome ingredients in all of my cooking and baking. I am a proponent of real food and promote a healthier diet, but not at the expense of taste. Let's face it, who wants to eat health food when it tastes like health food? I would love to share some of my techniques and secrets regarding sneak nutrition (getting your family to eat healthy foods without telling them), and answer just about any question in regards to cooking; baking, tips, etc...
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Over 25 years experience as a Cooking Instructor. I have appeared on T.V., Radio, and my recipes have been featured locally, nationally, and internationally. My first cookbook, Olive Oil Desserts has won 4 awards, and is currently nominated for the World Gourmand Cookbook Awards. I will be appearing on QVC in January 2010 to share my techniques for making healthier desserts!
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I am a home grown foodie and chef. I have appeared in news articles, on radio and local television. And, I have authored the first ever "Olive Oil Desserts" cookbook. I am in the process of earning my Bachelors degree in holistic nutrition.
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