Emulsifiers for cake margarine

Cake margarine is a special type of margarine specifically designed to incorporate air, securing stability in the final product. A common problem is that cakes can end up too heavy, lacking in volume.

We can help you create a highly functional margarine with the qualities you desire, through the use of emulsifiers such as Palsgaard^®  DMG 1388 together with an optimal fat composition.

The purpose of a cake margarine is to provide: 

• High volume in the baked cake
• Good, homogenous crumb structure
• Soft and delicious cake

In order to obtain this, it is crucial that the margarine has a very short structure. This can be achieved by using the right type of oils combined with the right process conditions and tempering of the margarines - as well as the right emulsifier.

Let us help you to optimize your cake margarine

At Palsgaard we can optimize your emulsifier and fat composition in our pilot plants and recommend any adjustments to your processing equipment. We know how emulsifiers work in cake systems and have a focus on:  

• Increasing the creaminess of the margarine, so that it is easier to incorporate more air and increase fat distribution in the batter

• Increasing the viscosity of the batter so that more air can be retained inside
• Protecting the air bubbles so that expansion during baking will occur

• Ensuring a high number of small air bubbles so that the crumb structure is homogenous

A century of recipe suggestions available

As the inventor of the first industrially manufactured emulsifier for margarine, Palsgaard has been advising cake margarine manufacturers on how to achieve the results they desire for almost a century. Today we offer emulsifier solutions that fulfil the needs of modern manufacturers such as no lecithin, no trans-fatty acids and non-hydrogenated fats.

As a new feature, we have made our most popular recipe for cake margarine available to download. This recipe is often used as a starting point for a partnership with new customers, and is then adjusted to fit your local sensory preferences, raw materials and production facilities.

Download our select recipe suggestion and the matching product profile on this page.

For advice on how to adjust the recipe to fit your needs and order samples of our emulsifiers for cake margarine, please contact your local Palsgaard partner.