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Baking Powder

Baking

A leavening agent containing baking soda, cream of tartar, and a moisture absorber. Causes baked goods to rise with double action.

3 substitutes

Substitutes

Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar

1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp baking powder

This is essentially what baking powder is. The most accurate substitute. Use immediately after mixing as it activates quickly.

✅Best for: all baking applications

gluten-free

Baking Soda + Buttermilk

1/4 tsp baking soda replaces 1 tsp baking powder (replace some liquid with buttermilk)

Use baking soda with an acidic liquid like buttermilk, yogurt, or lemon juice. The acid activates the baking soda for lift. Adjust recipe liquids accordingly.

✅Best for: pancakes, quick breads, cakes with acidic ingredients

⚠️Not for: recipes with no liquid adjustment possible

Self-Rising Flour

Replace 1 cup flour + 1 tsp baking powder with 1 cup self-rising flour, omit added salt

Self-rising flour already contains baking powder and salt. Adjust your recipe accordingly.

✅Best for: cakes, biscuits, pancakes

⚠️Not for: recipes where you can't adjust flour amount

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