I want to use cardamom instead of nutmeg in a cake. Is it a straight swap measurement wise?

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boulangereNovember 17, 2014

I would agree. A little bit of nutmeg goes a long way as does a little bit of cardamom.

Annie S.November 17, 2014

Thank you so much...I love having this option....real advice from good cooks!

hardlikearmourNovember 17, 2014

Sure. Both are relatively strongly flavored spices so I think a direct swap with be fine.

Annie S.November 17, 2014

Thanks! I am changing the flavor profile of a fruit cake I am making and didn't want to chance a mistake with so many ingredients involved.

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