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It either helps whatever you're baking rise or make whatever you're baking soft and fluffy.

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It raises the cakes, if you don't use it you'll end up with a flat cake. It's like yeast for bread.

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it makes the cake rise in the oven

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Help make the cake to rise

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What is the purposed of baking powder?

the purpose of baking powder in a cake is to make it rise and not make it flat and if you put too much of baking powder your cake might burst in the oven/microwave what ever you use


Why use baking powder in cakes and honeycomb?

In other to make honey cake it need the volume from baking powder to raise and also baking powder help the cake to form the the honey comb mixture.


Does cake flour already have baking soda and baking powder in it?

nope


Which is better to use baking powder or bicarbonate for a cake?

Most cake recipes call for baking powder. It will give more lift than soda.


What happens if you use baking powder and baking soda in a cake?

The cake rises, causing it to be lighter and airier.


What happens when too little baking powder is used in cakes?

Baking powder is a leavening agent, which is what causes the cake to rise. Too little baking powder will cause the cake to be tough and compact, and won't rise as expected.


How does baking powder affect or relate to baking products?

it helps make a cake!


What are the irreversble effects of baking powder?

You turn into a cake!


What makes a cake rise with baking powder?

Vinegar


Why will the cake become a big flat tough cookie if you do not add baking powder?

Because baking powder has a rising ability


How can you bake a cake with baking powder and another one with out baking powder?

While possible, you will have to different cakes. In texture and height.


Is Action of baking powder in cooking a cake is physical or chemical change?

The thermal decomposition of baking powder is a chemical change.