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No, if you put soda in a cake it would probably taste horrible and it would be all mushy and squishy and damp. What you do have to put in, however, is baking soda which looks like white flour.
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∙ 11y agoNo, there will be no leavening agent to make the dough rise, hence the name soda bread.
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∙ 14y agoi would think so
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∙ 12y agoso the cake rises in the oven
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∙ 10y agoit depends for what kind of cake
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What happens if you use baking powder and baking soda in a cake?
The cake rises, causing it to be lighter and airier.
Have to use baking powder to make a sponge cake?
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What is the purpose of baking soda in the baking of a cake?
Not every recipe calls for baking soda, but for the ones that do it interacts with the flour to rise and expand the cookies or cake.
Is there any need to use both baking soda and baking powder in cake mix?
Yes
Why do you need to use lemon juice or sour milk along with baking soda when baking a cake?
you don't
Should you use baking soda in a yellow cake mix?
No, there is no need to. The mix has baking powder already in it.
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 can you use to substitute soda that does not make a mess except baking soda?
You can raise a cake using beaten egg whites.
Can you use bicarbonate soda instead of baking soda in a recipe?
No you Cant use Baking powder instead of bicarbonate of soda because if you put bicarbonate of soda into a cake mixture then you will get a very unpleasant taste !
How do you make baking soda a paste?
You mix baking soda and water until it has the consistency of cake batter or glue. Hence, the name, baking soda paste. Once you make the paste, you can use it for many types of cleaning, and it will be very effective.
Why does flour need to be in sponge cake?
because the flour is the main ingredient for sponge cakes. The sponge cake is thought to be one of the first of the non-yeasted cakes, that's why flour is needed. you can also use a small amount of baking powder too.
Will the cake rise without using baking soda and baking powder?
If you use self-raising flour then yes. If you use plain flour then you will need to use baking soda or baking powder.
