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Mostly people complain that their cakes are missing the desired texture, one of the reason could be expired baking soda or baking powder.

Baking soda

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate and acts as an tenderizer.

To test the expiry of baking soda, take little baking soda in a spoon add few drops of vinegar, if bubbles appears its active.

Store air tight container.

Baking powder

Baking powder is mixture of bicarbonate and a weak acid and it increases the volume and lightens the texture of baked goods

To test the expiry of baking powder, take little baking powder in a spoon add few drops of water, if bubbles appears its active.

Store air tight container in refrigerator to avoid oxygenation.