If you accidentally skip the baking powder in a recipe that calls for it, the outcome of your baked goods may be significantly affected because baking powder is a key leavening agent that helps recipes rise. Without baking powder, your baked goods (like cakes, muffins, or pancakes) won't rise properly. This means the texture will likely be denser (less fluffy), flatter, and heavier, as there’s no chemical reaction to produce the bubbles of carbon dioxide that give the batter a lift.