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The BEST Cardamom Substitute

If you need a cardamom substitute for your next sweet treat or savory dish, you've come to the right place! Cardamom is packed with sweet, spicy, and fruity flavors and aromas, giving it a unique taste to replicate. The good news is several spices have a similar taste profile and can be used as a substitute on their own or when combined with other spices.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 31kcal
Author: Katalin Nagy

Ingredients

Best cardamom substitute for baking

  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg

Instructions

  • To replace 1 teaspoon of cardamom mix ½ teaspoon of cinnamon with ½ teaspoon of nutmeg and use it 1:1 as a cardamom alternative

Notes

Feel free to experiment with other spices and try mixing them. Other options can be:
  • Ginger
  • Cloves
  • Allspice
  • Coriander Seeds
  • Cumin
  • Apple Pie Spice
  • Pumpkin Spice
  • Galangal
  • Spice Mixtures

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg