Flavour guide Zane Grēviņa explains why cakes and sponges turn out too dry

Home bakers often face a familiar problem: the recipe seems to have been followed exactly, yet the finished cake or sponge is so dry that it calls for a glass of water. Flavour guide Zane Grēviņa, known as Našķoties Zane, explains where things can go wrong in such cases.

She describes what may cause a dry result and shares tips on how to avoid it. One of the questions she addresses is how seasonal fruit and vegetables can improve the batter.

The advice is aimed at people who bake at home and want their cake or sponge to be less dry. The source material does not give specific recipes, ingredient quantities or other details.