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To turn the cake batter into a liquid. Why milk specifically? Because the recipe says so. I've definitely replaced milk with juice before and only good things have resulted, so I doubt that what you add really matters on a chemical level.
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Can milk be used in baking a cake?
of course it can though it works better in cupcakes i think,
What proteins in milk make a cake rise?
It's not the milk alone that makes a cake rise. If the recipe includes milk it probably also contains either baking powder and/or baking soda. This combination of a base (Baking soda or Baking Powder) and an acid (milk) causes a slight chemical reaction which causes the cake to rise.
What goes in a cake?
basic ingredients of a cake are: eggs,baking powder,milk,white flour
What milk is used for baking when richness and sweetness are needed?
2% because the fat in the milk when baked absorbs the sugar , makes the cake more moist
Why do you need to use lemon juice or sour milk along with baking soda when baking a cake?
you don't
What in gredients do you need to make a cake?
you need butter. flour, baking soda, baking pouder, vinilla, milk
What are good Substitutions for milk in baking a cake?
Water can be substituted for milk with very little difference in the finished cake. You could also use reconstituted dry milk or canned evaporated milk thinned with water.
Can aluminium cake dish be used for baking cake in LG convection oven?
yes you can use aluminium cake dish in baking mode in oven
Which sentence is the best the baking cake is in the oven or the cake is baking in the oven?
The cake is baking in the oven.
Can you use buttermilk instead of sour cream in cake recipe?
Buttermilk has a different acidity than whole milk. If used in a cake mix that calls for whole or 2% milk, a teaspoon of baking soda should be added to balance the acid in the buttermilk.
Can milk be used in place of buttermilk if not what can be substituted?
Buttermilk is actually an acid base. (vinegar+milk). If you use them interchangeably you may create an awesome science experiment (baking soda/powder) but not a Yummy cake!
What happens to the cake recipe if you use baking soda instead of baking powder?
Baking powder and baking soda are not directly interchangeable. If baking powder is used, one should reduce the amount of salt in the recipe, as well as reduce or eliminate any added acidic ingredient such as vinegar or lemon juice; replace buttermilk with regular milk.
