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For best results, it is recommended to follow each recipe as it is written. Substituting one ingredient for another in a recipe may alter the flavour, texture, volume, appearance or leavening of the product. For this reason, we do not recommend substituting more than one ingredient in a recipe at a time.
Unless otherwise specified, assume that all ingredients and substitutions are full fat. In using this chart, use substitutions from left to right only, as substitutions may not work both ways. Consider the flavour and texture of the substitute you are using and try to match it to your recipe.
Amount | Substitute |
1 tbsp (15 mL) |
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2 tsp (10 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 tsp (5 mL) |
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No appropriate substitute.
Amount | Substitute | |
Melted |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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¾ cup (175 mL) |
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½ cup (125 mL) |
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¼ cup (50 mL) |
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Solid |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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See Milk.
It is not recommended to substitute chocolate chips for chocolate baking squares because chocolate chips have been made to retain their shape.
Amount | Substitute | |
Bittersweet |
1 oz |
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Semisweet |
1 oz |
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Unsweetened |
1 oz |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
3 tbsp (40 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 tbsp (15 mL) |
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No appropriate substitute.
Amount | Substitute | |
Coffee (18%) |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Light (10%) |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Whipping (35%) |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 tsp (5 mL) |
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It is not recommended to replace more than 1 egg in any recipe.
Amount | Substitute | |
White |
1 egg white |
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Whole |
1 large |
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See Milk.
Amount | Substitute | |
All-purpose |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Cake and Pastry |
1 cup (250 mL) sifted |
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Self-rising |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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(For thickening only) |
1 tbsp (15 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 clove |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 tbsp (15 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 tbsp (15 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 ½ cups (375 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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In some cases, homogenized, 2%, 1% and skim milk can be substituted for each other.
Amount | Substitute | |
Buttermilk |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Evaporated Milk |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Homogenized (3.25%) |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Skim (0.1%) |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Sweetened Condensed Milk |
14 oz (398 mL) can |
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No appropriate substitute.
Amount | Substitute |
1 tsp (5 mL) dry |
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Amount | Substitute | |
(For thickening only) |
1 tbsp (15 mL) |
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No appropriate substitute.
Amount | Substitute |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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See Buttermilk. Milk that has gone sour in your refrigerator is no longer safe to use.
Amount | Substitute | |
Brown |
1 cup (250 mL) packed |
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Granulated |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Icing (confectioners', powdered) |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Superfine (berry, castor) |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute | |
Bean |
1 8 inch (20 cm) vanilla bean |
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Extract |
1 tsp (5 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute | |
(Not to be used for preserving) |
1 tbsp (15 mL) |
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Amount | Substitute |
1 cup (250 mL) |
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