Ingredients for Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Substitute
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) shortening
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How to Make Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Substitute
- Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter or shortening in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan over low heat.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder until completely smooth and dissolved. Make sure there are no lumps!
- This mixture substitutes for 1 ounce (about 1 square) of unsweetened baking chocolate.
- 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