Dense, dry cake | Sour cream “moisture bomb” | Silky crumb (not crumbly) |
Curdled batter | Room-temp dairy + gradual mix | Flawless emulsion (no lumps) |
Watery caramel | Corn syrup “glue” + salt bloom | Glossy, clingy sauce (not soup) |
Cracked surface | Bundt pan “butter-sugar shield” | Perfect dome (no collapse) |
