I was out of vanilla extract, but the cake was fine without it.
- Carbohydrate 59.1424857517872 g
- Cholesterol 287.664008125 mg
- Fat 18.3170046503156 g
- Fiber 1.23042547599149 g
- Protein 11.8814648422761 g
- Saturated Fat 7.66128839356904 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (157g)
- Sodium 283.934000646052 mg
- Sugar 57.9120602757958 g
- Trans Fat 2.08080080473348 g
- Calories 441 calories
Step-by-step
- Add ingredients in the order listed.
- Select cake course.
- When beep sounds, scrape flour off the sides of the pan with a rubber spatula, and add additional ingredients (nuts)
Ingredient measurements on a screen rarely explain how moisture distributes through a dense crumb when automated paddles engage.
Adjusting Volume for Alternative Pans
When modifying this formulation for different capacities, remember that bread machine pans have fixed volumetric limits and heating element geometries that resist arbitrary scaling. Halving the batch works safely in standard two-pound machines if the motor can still submerge the lighter mass of batter, whereas doubling requires splitting into two distinct cycles to prevent unbaked centers and thermal overflow. Flour hydration changes significantly when scaling fats and dairy proportionally; weigh dry ingredients on a digital scale rather than relying on volume cups to maintain the exact ratio needed for proper gluten development during the initial 15-minute mixing phase. Scrape down the corners with a silicone spatula when the machine pauses to ensure pockets of dry baking powder do not survive into the final bake.Managing Leftover Slices
Baking soda and baking powder reactions create an initially tender crumb that firms considerably within forty-eight hours of cooling. Store leftover cake wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze individual portions separated by parchment paper for up to one month. Revive dense, day-old slices by cutting them three-quarters of an inch thick and toasting them in a skillet with a small amount of butter over medium-low heat until the edges turn golden brown and crisp.
