{"id":6080,"date":"2023-03-05T15:13:32","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T20:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bakingnook.com\/?p=6080"},"modified":"2023-03-05T19:41:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T00:41:19","slug":"why-are-my-cupcakes-dry-crumbly-and-falling-apart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bakingnook.com\/why-are-my-cupcakes-dry-crumbly-and-falling-apart\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are My Cupcakes Dry, Crumbly & Falling Apart: Prevent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Cupcakes make a great treat for birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions. Unfortunately, I’ve had times where I’ve ended up with a ruined batch of dry, crumbly cupcakes and I didn’t know why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cupcakes usually turn out dry and crumbly because the cupcake batter was overmixed or the cupcakes were baked at too high of a temperature. You can prevent this by following the cupcake recipe precisely when it comes to the method of mixing and the temperature at which you set the oven.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these are the two main reasons why your cupcakes are dry and crumbly, there are still many more! Here are some tips I’ve learned that have helped me prevent future baking blunders with my cupcakes, as well as how you can salvage a batch of dry, crumbly cupcakes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why are my cupcakes dry & crumbly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule, cupcakes become dry and crumbly because the cupcakes were baked for too long, the wrong ingredients were used, they were baked at too high of a temperature, or even because the cupcake batter was under or overmixed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons why cupcakes may be dry and crumbly after they are baked, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Overmixing the batter can result in the development of too much gluten, which will make the cupcakes harsh and dry.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The cupcakes may dry out if they are baked for an excessively long time or at a high temperature.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. A lack of fluids or too much flour can produce a dry, crumbly texture. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Cupcakes can become dry if there is not enough fat, such as butter or oil, included in the recipe.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Using old or expired ingredients, such as baking powder or baking soda, can lead to dry and crumbly cupcakes.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Not using enough sugar can also result in dry cupcakes.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Cupcakes made with low-quality or low-protein flour may turn out to be crumbly and dry.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Not adding enough eggs or using eggs that are too small can result in dry cupcakes.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Overfilling the cupcake liners can result in dense, dry cupcakes.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Allowing the cupcakes to cool in the pan for too long can also cause them to dry out.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    I’ve always said that the art of baking is more like a science. There’s a reason why you should measure out every ingredient to the precise amount.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you add too many dry ingredients to your cupcake batter there is a good chance that your cupcakes will become dry and fall apart as soon as you pull them out of the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Below, I found a short video of how to prevent dry cupcakes if using a box mix:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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