Common Substitutions for Baking There’s nothing more frustrating than running out of an ingredient when you’re right in the middle of cooking. Consider substituting the missing ingredient with something else from your kitchen. Here are a few common substitution ideas. Allspice 1 teaspoon (5 mL) = 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) cinnamon plus 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) ground cloves Apple pie spice 1 teaspoon (5 mL) = 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) nutmeg & 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 mL) cardamom Baking powder 1 teaspoon (5 mL) = 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) baking soda plus 5/8 teaspoon (3 mL)…
