Cake Baking In High Altitudes

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What Is High Altitude?

 

Areas that are 3,500 feet above sea level are considered to be high-altitude

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Guide For Cake Baking At High Altitudes

 

Adjustment for 3000 feet:

· Reduce baking powder: for each teaspoon decrease 1/8 teaspoon.

· Reduce sugar: for each cup, decrease 0 to 1 tablespoon.

· Increase liquid: for each cup, add 1 to 2 tablespoons.

· Increase oven temperature by 25 degrees F.

 

Adjustment for 5000 feet:

· Reduce baking powder: for each teaspoon, decrease 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon.

· Reduce sugar: for each cup, decrease 0 to 2 tablespoons.

· Increase liquid: for each cup, add 2 to 4 tablespoons.

· Increase oven temperature by 25 degrees F.

 

Adjustment for 7000+ feet:

· Reduce baking powder: for each teaspoon, decrease 1/4 teaspoon.

· Reduce sugar: for each cup, decrease 1 to 3 tablespoons.

· Increase liquid: for each cup, add 3 to 4 tablespoons.

 

Increase oven temperature by 25 degrees F.