Overmixing Your Batter Into Oblivion Overmixing Your Batter Into Oblivion (image credits: flickr) One of the biggest culprits behind dense mug cakes is overmixing the batter, which develops excess gluten and leads to a rubbery texture. When you spot lumps in your batter, it’s tempting to keep stirring until everything looks perfect. However, you should …