Linda, the most common reason for a hard, dense cake is too much flour working its way into the batter. Measuring by weight using a kitchen scale is definitely the easiest way to ensure that you're getting the most accurate measurement, but if you're using cups, you'll want to make sure that you're using the right technique to stop any sneaky extra flour from finding its way in. Our guide on How to measure flour can be really helpful in this respect. Happy baking! Kat@KAF

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