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Old 04-10-2006, 09:16 PM
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should i sift my dry ingredients when i make a carrot cake?
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Old 04-11-2006, 06:35 AM
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Yes. Carrot cake typically has a loose batter, and sifting will prevent lumps. When in doubt, sift. It never hurts.

Measure ingredients before sifting, unless the recipe states otherwise (ex., 2 cups of sifted flour means sift before measuring).
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