Chocolate Recipes

Don't have the kind of chocolate called for in a recipe? Well, don't despair! CDKitchen comes to the rescue with these common chocolate substitutes.

Semisweet Chocolate:

For each 1 ounce semisweet chocolate called for in a recipe, use 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
OR
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa, plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
OR
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar;
OR
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate.

German Chocolate:

For each 4 ounces of sweet German chocolate called for in a recipe, use 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar plus 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening;
OR
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar.

Unsweetened Chocolate:

For each 1 ounce of unsweetened chocolate called for in a recipe, use 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tablespoon butter or margarine;
OR
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate less 1 tablespoon granulated sugar called for in recipe.

Unsweetened Cocoa:

For each 1/4 cup of unsweetened (baking) cocoa called for in a recipe, use 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate and decrease fat called for in recipe by 1 1/2 teaspoons.

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Chocolate Tips & Hints

Non-Stick Chocolate Cake

When baking a chocolate cake, don't use flour to "dust" the pan. Use cocoa instead. This way, the white flour "dust" won't cling to the sides of the cake.
Moist Brownies

For moist brownies, let them cool completely before cutting so the steam stays inside and no moisture is lost.
Make it Mocha

Use cold coffee instead of water when making a chocolate cake from a box. It gives the cake a rich, mocha flavor.