High Altitude Baking

High Altitude Baking

If you live 3,000 feet or more above sea level, many cakes will fall or have unpredictable results. This is a general guide to help make adjustments in the proportions of ingredients. Each cake recipe is different, so you may have to do some experimenting a few times to determine the best proportions for your particular recipe.

3,000 Feet

• Liquid: add to each cup-1 to 2 tablespoons
• Baking powder: decrease each teaspoon by-1/8 teaspoon
• Sugar: decrease each cup by-No change

5,000 Feet

• Liquid: add to each cup-2 to 3 tablespoons
• Baking powder: decrease each teaspoon by 1/8 to ¼ teaspoon
• Sugar: decrease each cup by-usually no change

7,000 Feet

• Liquid: add to each cup-3 to 4 tablespoons
• Baking powder: decrease each teaspoon by- ¼ to ½ teaspoon
• Sugar: decrease each cup by-1 to 2 tablespoons




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