Substituting Unsweetened Chocolate with Cocoa Powder + Vegetable Shortening
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VegetarianVeganDairy-FreeGluten-Free
You will need:
3tbspUnsweetened Cocoa Powder
1tbspVegetable Shortening
Substitution ratio: 1 oz Unsweetened Chocolate = 3 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder + 1 tbsp Vegetable Shortening
Effects on Your Baking
The chocolate flavor will remain deep and intense, as cocoa powder is more concentrated than solid chocolate. However, since shortening is flavorless, the final product may lack some of the natural richness and complexity that cocoa butter provides in real unsweetened chocolate.
Best Uses
Cookies
Cakes
Muffins
Breads
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Nutrition Facts
For Substitution Ingredients
Serving size
28g
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.3g
22%
Total Carbohydrates 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber 6g
21%
Total Sugars 0g
0%
Protein 3g
6%
Sodium 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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