The Science Behind Baking Powder and Baking Soda Post author By Cook Plate Fork Post date September 13, 2025 Categories In Baking, Cooking Methods & Food Reviews, Dessert, Uncategorized No Comments on The Science Behind Baking Powder and Baking Soda Baking powder and baking soda are essential chemical leaveners that make cakes fluffy, cookies chewy, and breads light. Please Share With Your Social Network: Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on TumblrMoreTweet