Instructions: When the recipe calls for:
1 sq unsweetened chocolate

You may substitute:
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 Tbsp butter or margarine

When the recipe calls for:
1 Cup sifted cake flour

You may substitute:
1 Cup LESS 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

When the recipe calls for:
2 Tbsp flour, for thickening

You may substitute:
1 Tbsp cornstarch

When the recipe calls for:
1 tsp baking powder

You may substitute:
1/4 tsp baking soda PLUS
1/2 tsp cream of tartar

When the recipe calls for:
1 Cup corn syrup

You may substitute:
1 Cup sugar and 1/4 Cup additional liquid of same kind used in recipe

When the recipe calls for:
1 Cup honey

You may substitute:
1 1/4 Cup sugar and 1/4 Cup additional liquid of same kind used in recipe

When the recipe calls for:
1 Cup buttermilk

You may substitute:
1 Tbsp vinegar or lemon juice PLUS
enough milk to make 1 Cup

When the recipe calls for:
1 Cup sour cream, for baking

You may substitute:
1 Cup plain yogurt

When the recipe calls for:
1 Cup packed brown sugar

You may substitute:
1 Cup granulated sugar PLUS
2 Tbsp molasses

When the recipe calls for:
1 tsp lemon juice

You may substitute:
1/4 tsp vinegar

When the recipe calls for:
1 Cup tomato juice

You may substitute:
1/2 Cup tomato sauce and 1/2 Cup water

When the recipe calls for:
2 Cups tomato sauce

You may substitute:
6 oz can tomato paste and 1 Cup water

When the recipe calls for:
1 Tbsp snipped fresh herbs

You may substitute:
1 tsp dried herbs

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