Common Substitutions
Ran out of something? Try these common kitchen swaps.
| If you are out of... | Try using... |
|---|---|
| Baking Powder (1 tsp) | 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar |
| Butter (1 cup) | 1 cup margarine OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil |
| Buttermilk (1 cup) | 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar (let sit 5 mins) |
| Cake Flour (1 cup) | 1 cup all-purpose flour minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch |
| Egg (1 large) | 1/4 cup applesauce OR 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water |
| Garlic (1 clove) | 1/8 tsp garlic powder |
| Heavy Cream (1 cup) | 3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup melted butter |
| Honey (1 cup) | 1 1/4 cups sugar + 1/4 cup liquid |
| Lemon Juice (1 tsp) | 1/2 tsp vinegar |
| Milk (1 cup) | 1 cup water + 1/2 cup evaporated milk |
| Onion (1 small) | 1 tsp onion powder |
| Sour Cream (1 cup) | 1 cup plain yogurt |
| Whole Milk (1 cup) | 1 cup soy or almond milk |