Think of baking powder as a hyperactive puppy. It bounces, it jumps, it makes everything rise. Cornstarch is a lazy cat. It lies in the sun and thickens everything into a sleepy puddle. Both are lovable. Both belong in your kitchen. But they are not the same animal.
If you try to walk a cat like a dog, you’ll get scratched. If you try to leaven with cornstarch, you’ll get sheets of dense dough. The result is a mess and a story to tell your friends.
And that’s the fun of it. Baking is adventure. Even failures are edible memories. But now you know: cornstarch cannot replace baking powder. Your muffins will thank you. Your cat will judge you anyway.
So next time you see that empty can, don’t gamble. Grab a lemon and some baking soda. Or just run to the store. Your taste buds deserve the good stuff. And cornstarch? Save it for the perfect, silky gravy. It’s the real star there.
