How to prevent dense, gluey streaks in your cake

I made a pound cake and yet again it has the line of dense, soggy cake in the middle. I read that I’m mixing it wrong per your notes above, but I creamed the butter and sugar for 5 minutes, then added the eggs one area time beating for 1 minute after each. I’m wondering if that isi too long? Also, not sure how long to mix after adding the flour. I also never put the Kitchenaid mixer higher than the first mark. How long do you mix the flour? An you help me?

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so over the last 3 days I've backed 3 different Funfetti Cake recipe's, the first- was super dense and spongy, pretty much bread. the second- turned out better but still dense and heavy. the third- had better flavor and a little too dense still. this was the recipe that I just used.. any suggestions.?? I have a cake due for Saturday morning and I'm stuck.. Ingredients 9 Tbsp butter softened 3 cups sugar 1 cup canola oil vegetable oil would also work 4 tsp vanilla extract 4 cups+ 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 4 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cup milk 9 egg whites room temperature preferred 1/2 cup sprinkles Instructions Preheat oven to 350F and prepare 3 8-inch round cake pans by generously greasing and flouring. Be sure to shake out excess flour. In stand mixer, beat butter on medium-low speed until creamy. Add sugar and oil and beat until all ingredients are well-combined and creamy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and then stir in your vanilla. In separate bowl, whisk together your flour, baking powder, and salt. Measure out your milk. With mixer on medium speed, gradually alternate between adding the flour mixture and the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Stir until each one is almost completely combined before adding the next. Pause occasionally to scrape down sides and bottom of bowl. In separate bowl, combine your egg whites and, with a hand-mixer on high-speed, beat until stiff peaks form. Using a spatula, gently fold your egg whites and sprinkles into your batter. Take care to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl so that ingredients are well-combined, and take care not to over-mix. Evenly divide cake batter into prepared pans. Bake on 350F for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake layer comes out clean or with few crumbs (should not be wet). For best results, rotate your cake pans halfway through baking to ensure even baking. Cakes will be a light golden brown when done baking. Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Run a butterknife around the inside rim of each pan and invert each onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

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How many acetic acid used in 1 kg cake floure and when we put acedic acid in mixer please help..

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I have read your key to perfectly mixed cake, I have never had to think of over or under mixing my cake it just turned out perfect. Could it have anything to do with the manufacturer ingredient .I have never changed or altered my ingredients.

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Hi I have been making the same cake recipe for the past 20years the best cake recipe ever always a hit. The last few years I have been disappointed and discouraged from doing what I loved. My recipe is as follows 2cups sugar,2 sticks butter, 3 cups flour, 1 tsp bp, 4 eggs, 1 cup milk. What could possibly be causing the issue ? My chocolate cake and carrot cake still perfect.

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