You can make your own baking powder by combining 15ml/1tbsp bicarbonate of soda with 30ml/2tbsp cream of tartar. Measure carefully as too much or too little can upset a recipe’s balance.
I have noticed a few recipes (an apple cakeand a simple ... t have it – simply add 1 level teaspoon of your homemade or shop-bought baking powder per 120g plain flour. That’s a good starting ...
The acidity in sour cream will also react to any baking soda or baking powder in the cake mixture ... of sour cream (room temperature). Recipe To begin, preheat the oven to 150C.