Eli5 Why do some foods get hard when they go stale and other foods get soft? 48 viewsAugust 14, 2023 0 Question83.52K August 13, 2023 1 Comment Stale cake gets hard. Stale graham cracker soft. Why is that? In: 5 Schnutzel commented August 13, 2023 It’s all about moisture. Cakes are moist, so the water in them evaporates and they become dry. Crackers are dry, so they absorb water from the air and become soft. 0 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest Register or Login
It’s all about moisture. Cakes are moist, so the water in them evaporates and they become dry. Crackers are dry, so they absorb water from the air and become soft.