Quote Originally Posted by TheRealKW View Post


Yes, the baking powder is useless without.
"salt is used to activate the leavening agent in the product-like baking powder or baking soda. This means that if you omit salt all together your product won't rise as much or at all."
KW... I do believe you've solved the case. Thank you very much!

A small pinch of salt went into my mango upside down cake mix today... and it rose like a dream!



Turned the bugger over without mishap, and it's all ready for dinner with a scoop of ice cream.