Can I Use Baking Soda Instead of Baking Powder in a Cake?

Baking soda is much more powerful than baking powder—about 4 times stronger.

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1 teaspoon of baking powder is required to raise a cup of flour while you only need ¼ teaspoon of baking soda for the same result.

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This is why you need to be careful when measuring out your dry ingredients.

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You also do not want to mistakenly use baking soda instead of baking powder, because it could cause a doughy explosion.

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Can I Use Baking Soda Instead of Baking Powder in a Cake?

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