Word after baking or cream (4)

I believe the answer is:

soda

(Other definitions for soda that I've seen before include "In the US, a sweet fizzy drink" , "Alkaline substance used in cleaning, drinks etc" , ""Splashed" drinks mixer" , "for use with whisky?" , "Whisky mixer" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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