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Baking Expert Kristina Lavallee On Salted vs. Unsalted Butter — Why It Matters for Cake Success

Kristina Lavallee, founder of The Cake Girl and a recognized authority in cake artistry, shares her professional insight in a feature on Chowhound: “Does It Actually Matter If You Use Salted Or Unsalted Butter In A Recipe?” Chowhound


In this piece, Kristina explains why the often-overlooked choice between salted and unsalted butter can significantly affect your cake’s outcome:

  • She advises that salted butter can be used, but you must reduce added salt in the recipe by approximately ¼ teaspoon per stick if the original calls for unsalted butter. Chowhound

  • She emphasizes that the salt content in salted butter varies by brand, making it a variable that may upset the chemistry of baking if unaccounted for. Chowhound


By offering this level of technical baking expertise, Kristina demonstrates why she is the go-to specialist for both custom cake clients and budding bakery entrepreneurs. Her guidance bridges everyday baking and professional pastry standards.


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