I thought buttermilk was for pancakes only, but a cake proved me wrong.

Angela Singh · 2026-02-28T19:55:42.149742+00:00

I used to think buttermilk would ruin any cake with its sour taste. After a friend insisted I try her recipe, the cake was so soft I had to admit I was wrong. What baking ingredient did you misjudge at first?

caleb_fisher447mo ago

My buddy swore by blackstrap molasses in gingerbread, said it was just bitter. His wife's cookies were the best I've ever had.

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the_patricia7mo ago

Remember hating cream of tartar until a meringue recipe changed my mind, even if @eric617 disagrees?

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marksanchez7mo ago

Oh, cream of tartar works great in meringues but isn't needed for most cakes.

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eric6177mo ago

Actually, it still ruins some cakes!

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