Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Substitute Recipe

Ran out of unsweetened baking chocolate? Don't worry! This quick and easy substitute will save the day. Perfect for cookies, brownies, and more, this simple recipe lets you seamlessly replace unsweetened chocolate in any recipe with amazing results. No more recipe disasters – get baking!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 138.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.1 (17 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Substitute

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How to Make Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Substitute

  1. Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter or shortening in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan over low heat.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder until completely smooth and dissolved. Make sure there are no lumps!
  3. This mixture substitutes for 1 ounce (about 1 square) of unsweetened baking chocolate.
  4. Use as needed in your recipe. For example, if a recipe calls for 2 ounces of unsweetened chocolate, prepare two batches of this mixture.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

43g

Carbs

3g