"Beth" > wrote in message
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> "Reg" > wrote in message
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>> Beth wrote:
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>>> Hello,
>>> I don't usually post here but I'm hoping someone can help. I
>>> have a recipe for chocolate, cream cheese filled cupcakes and I forgot
>>> to buy the vinegar needed! It only calls for a table spoon of vinegar.
>>> I'm not usually one to bake from scratch, but I do from time to time.
>>> This recipe is completely from scratch. How necessary is the vinegar?
>>> What is it's purpose and is there something I could substitute? Thanks!
>>
>> Sounds like it's there to increase the acidity. You could also
>> try lemon juice.
>>
>> In any case, if it's only one T I think you're safe
>> leaving it out.
>>

If the leavening agent in your recipe is baking soda, then you probably need
the vinegar. Decreasing the pH will reducing browning and increase
tenderness, but I bet that it is there to react with the baking soda. If
the leavening agent is baking powder only, then you will probably be OK.