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Don't put too much baking soda when making a cake. Only put as much baking soda as it says.

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Baking soda causes specific chemical reactions to occur when it is mixed with other ingredients and baked. CO2 is produced, and this is what causes cakes to rise and taste light and fluffy.

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You might have the oven too hot.

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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


What makes a cake rise with baking powder?

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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.


Is baking powder a gas that makes a cake rise a chemical reaction?

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What is the use of baking powder in baking chiffon cake?

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What proteins in milk make a cake rise?

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How does self raising flour help cake rise?

Self raising flour makes the cake rise, but if you don't have any you can use plain flour and baking powder which has the same effect. 225g plain flour and 4 teaspoons baking powder, will transform it into self raising flour.


Why is baking powder useful in baking?

to make it 'rise', have air pockets, not be dense


What is the effect of not using baking powder in a cake?

It depends on the type of cake. If you are making a sponge cake where the mixing method involves whipping the eggs and sugar, and then folding in the flour and butter, then it will be fine. The whipping created bubbles which will rise in the oven - baking powder will give it additional rise, but it is not vital.


What will brownies do if you put a certain amount of baking powder or baking soda in them?

They will rise and not be as gooey. (More cake-like in result).


What does baking powder do to cake?

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Is a cake baking in an oven represents a chemical react?

Yes because yeast is added to make the cake rise.