Hi there
user
Hello! How can I help you today?
assistant
I want to bake a cake, but I don't know what makes it rise.
user
That's a great question. Cakes rise because of leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda. These ingredients release carbon dioxide gas as they react with liquid ingredients and heat, causing the cake to rise.
assistant
What's the difference between baking powder and baking soda?
user
Baking soda is a base that needs an acid, like buttermilk or yogurt, to activate it and produce the gas. Baking powder, on the other hand, already contains an acid and a base, so it can be used with any type of liquid ingredient.
assistant
Okay, I think I understand now. Thanks for explaining it to me!
user
You're welcome. I hope your cake turns out great.
assistant