these are used to make the cake rise but only use when needed. you don't need to use it when using self-rasing flour.
Baking soda is required to leaven the baked product. Either baking soda or baking powder would need to be included in the batter regardless of the use of cocoa powder.
Yes, you can substitute baking soda for baking powder in a recipe, but you will need to adjust the amount used. Baking soda is about four times stronger than baking powder, so you will need to use less of it.
You can substitute baking powder for baking soda, but keep in mind that baking powder is not as strong as baking soda so you may need to use more. Additionally, you can try a mixture of cream of tartar and baking soda as a substitute.
Using Baking Powder Instead of Baking Soda* You need to use 2-3 times more baking powder than baking soda. The extra ingredients in the baking powder will have an effect on the taste of whatever you are making, but this isn't necessarily bad. * Ideally, triple the amount of baking soda to equal the amount of baking powder. So, if the recipe called for 1 tsp baking soda, you would use 3 tsp baking powder. * What I do is compromise... I use twice the amount of baking powder as baking soda (add 2 tsp of baking powder if the recipe calls for 1 tdp baking soda), plus I omit the salt (which adds flavor but also affects rising in some recipes).
If you don't have baking soda for baking, you can use baking powder as a substitute.
Yes
The recipe that I use calls for baking soda.
You can use baking powder as a substitute for baking soda in recipes.
if the recipie says to use baking powder you should use that as that is how it is sopose to be used but you may try and use baking soda if you don't have baking powder
To substitute baking soda for baking powder in a recipe, use 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda for every 1 teaspoon of baking powder called for in the recipe. Additionally, you may need to add an acidic ingredient like lemon juice or vinegar to help activate the baking soda.
Baking soda will cause things to rise also. Muffins are smaller so there is not as much need for lift. Baking powder will give more rise than soda. Whoever created the recipe chose to use soda instead of baking powder.
You can use whipped egg whites as a substitute for both baking powder and baking soda in a recipe.