Baking at High Altitudes
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Cake Adjustments
General Rules for High-Altitude Adjustments
- Try smaller amounts first; make any necessary adjustments next time around.
- Increase oven temperature about 20 degrees and decrease baking time slightly.
- For cakes leavened by air, such as angel food, beat the egg whites only to soft peaks.
- If the cake contains a cup or more fat or chocolate, you may need to reduce the shortening by 1 to 2 tablespoons and add an egg to prevent the cake from falling.
3,000 - 5,000 Feet Above Sea Level
- Liquids: add 1 to 2 tablespoons for each cup.
- Baking powder: decrease 1/8 teaspoon for each teaspoon.
- Sugar: decease 0 to 1 tablespoon for each cup.
5,000 - 7,000 Feet Above Sea Level
- Liquids: add 2 to 4 tablespoons for each cup.
- Baking powder: decrease 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon for each teaspoon.
- Sugar: decease 0 to 2 tablespoons for each cup.
Over 7,000 Feet Above Sea Level
- Liquids: add 3 to 4 tablespoons for each cup.
- Baking powder: decrease 1/4 teaspoon for each teaspoon.
- Sugar: decease 1 to 3 tablespoons for each cup.
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