Why does the cake have a strong egg smell? What should I do if the cake has a strong egg smell?

We all know that cakes are sweet and delicious, soft and sticky, and have a great taste. They are a popular delicacy, and many people like to bake cakes at home. Some people's baked cakes have a strong egg smell, which is quite common. So why does the baked cake have a strong egg smell? Let's take a closer look!

Why does the baked cake have a strong egg smell?

If the cake has a strong egg smell, we need to consider the following aspects in order to conduct a comprehensive analysis and fundamentally solve the problem:

1. Are the eggs fresh?

The longer the eggs are left, the stronger the smell becomes and the harder they are to beat.

You also need to consider the storage time of the merchant. You can put cold water in a bowl. If the eggs lie flat, it means they are fresh. If they are tilted, it means they have been stored for 3-5 days. If they stand upright, it means they have been stored for more than 10 days. If they float, they are bad.

2. Beat the eggs thoroughly

This is suitable for recipes that require beating eggs, such as chiffon cake, sponge cake, and light cheesecake.

For this type of cake, beating the eggs is a very critical step, which is related to whether the cake can have a good or relatively good fluffiness, whether the texture is delicate, and whether the taste is delicate.

If the eggs are not beaten properly or are over-beaten, they will not be able to support the cake's texture, which can easily cause the texture to be rough and the cake to not grow tall. Such a cake will easily have a strong fishy smell.

3. Is the cake baked successfully?

Taking chiffon cake as an example, “normal height, fine texture, no large holes, soft texture and quick rebound” are the hallmarks of its success.

If the cake is not baked thoroughly, the texture is not fully formed, the inside is sticky and wet, and the height is relatively short, such a cake is likely to have a stronger eggy smell than a cake that expands and grows normally.

What to do if the baked cake has a strong egg smell

If you are sensitive to the smell of eggs, you can take the following measures to improve it:

(1) Add a few drops of lemon juice or white vinegar when beating eggs to remove the fishy smell. It can also stabilize the beating of the eggs and make the meringue more stable.

(2) Adding vanilla extract or vanilla pods not only removes the fishy smell but also enhances the flavor.

(3) Add fresh ingredients such as lemon zest and orange peel.

(4) Make cakes with other flavors, such as orange juice, coconut milk, or cocoa flavor, because these ingredients have more prominent flavors and will cover up the fishy smell of eggs.

(5) Adding rum not only removes the fishy smell, but also enhances the flavor and grade of the cake.

How to bake a cake

Ingredients: 3 eggs, 50 grams of low-gluten flour, 40 grams of fine sugar, 25 grams of milk, and 25 grams of salad oil.

step:

First, separate the egg white and egg yolk, add fine sugar to the egg yolk and mix well, then add sifted flour and mix into a fine batter.

Next, add a few drops of white vinegar to the egg whites and beat until stiff, then add one-third of the meringue to the egg yolk paste and mix in a zigzag pattern. Then pour it into the remaining meringue and mix in a zigzag pattern or up and down.

Again, preheat the oven to 150 degrees, pour the egg mixture into the mold, shake it a few times, put it in the lower middle layer of the oven, and bake for about 50 minutes. When the time is up, take it out and turn it upside down, and remove it from the mold after it is completely cooled.

Tips:

1. What you need to pay attention to first is to beat the egg whites until they form hard foam.

2. When stirring the egg batter, stir it upside down or in a zigzag pattern. Do not stir in circles to avoid defoaming.

3. The next thing to pay attention to is the temperature. Most ovens can bake chiffon cakes at 150 degrees, but it also depends on the temperament of your own oven. Some ovens may also be 140 or 130 degrees.

4. It is normal for the temperature to drop after it is put in. The moment the oven door is opened, cold air will enter and the temperature will drop slightly. You can adjust the temperature slightly higher after putting it in the oven to let the temperature rise.

5. However, you need to observe frequently and adjust at any time to control the temperature.