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Best Egg Substitute for Baking (11 Swaps + Ratios)

Max — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:59:00 +0000

Realizing you're out of eggs or simply can't have them shouldn't stop you from diving into your favorite recipe. Finding a good egg substitute for baking is especially important, because when eggs are in a recipe, they're playing a particular role (or two or three!). The all-time best egg substitute for baking is either a...

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How to Substitute Chocolate for Cocoa Powder (3 Ways)

Max — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:36:19 +0000

Got a hankering for brownies but fresh out of cocoa powder? Before you head to the store, look through your pantry for chocolates that you may be able to swap for cocoa powder in a pinch. Your best bets are dark chocolate or baking chocolate, though it's important to remember a few things when substituting....

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11 Best Cocoa Powder Substitutes (Expert’s Picks)

Max — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 02:40:07 +0000

People love baking with cocoa powder. It adds a deep chocolatey flavor to your favorite desserts, and a silky texture to hot or cold beverages. Rich, smooth, and delectably delicious, cocoa powder elevates any homemade dessert to a divine and indulgent treat. My first two (and overall the easiest) recommended cocoa powder substitutes are dutch-processed...

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13 Best Cocoa Butter Substitutes (Divided By Use)

Max — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:13:00 +0000

Cocoa butter is a pure, stable plant fat that is both a base ingredient in chocolate and popular for emulsifying body creams and facial moisturizers. As the fat of the cacao bean, this plant-based ingredient has the distinct flavor and aroma of cocoa beans. Some sources say you can substitute cocoa butter for cacao butter,...

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11 Best Chocolate Substitutes for Each Type (Plus 2 to Avoid!)

Max — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:14:58 +0000

If you’re like me, you probably keep a wide variety of chocolates around just because you want to. Whether it's to satisfy a craving, a quick sugar high, or just because you like to be prepared to bake, chocolate is an essential good. However, what happens when we run out of these pantry staples? What...

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