Baking Substitutions

Brown Sugar
Combine 1 cup granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons molasses
to achieve a similar caramelized flavor.
Buttermilk
Replace the tart creaminess of 1 cup buttermilk with 1 tablespoon
lemon juice or vinegar mixed with enough non-fat or low-fat milk
to make 1 cup.
Molasses
Replace the deep, sticky richness of 1 cup molasses with either
1 cup honey, 1 cup maple syrup or 3/4 cup light or dark brown
sugar heated to dissolve in 1/4 cup liquid.
Cream of Tartar
Replace 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar with 1/2 teaspoon white
vinegar or lemon juice to function as an acid in your recipe.
Allspice
Replace 1 teaspoon of this fragrant spice with a blend of
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger and 1/4 teaspoon
cloves.
-Taste Magazine, December 2012