"Reg" > wrote in message
m...
> Beth wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>> I don't usually post here but I'm hoping someone can help. I
>> have a recipe for chocolate, cream cheese filled cupcakes and I forgot to
>> buy the vinegar needed! It only calls for a table spoon of vinegar. I'm
>> not usually one to bake from scratch, but I do from time to time. This
>> recipe is completely from scratch. How necessary is the vinegar? What
>> is it's purpose and is there something I could substitute? Thanks!
>
> Sounds like it's there to increase the acidity. You could also
> try lemon juice.
>
> In any case, if it's only one T I think you're safe
> leaving it out.
>
> --
> Reg email: RegForte (at) (that free MS email service) (dot) com
>

Thanks!! I am really dying for some chocolate right now but not enough to
make a trip to the store for vinegar!