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Substitute apple sauce for vegetable oil in equal parts. (And it contains less fat!) Other ideas: shortening (use ¼ more) OR (in baking) fold stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter Sources: experience
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoDepends on the cake recipe; pound cakes or Victoria sponges rely on their fat content for taste and texture, so it's better not to substitute apple sauce in these. (The result is slightly doughy and damp if any apple sauce is added.) It's also better not to substitute in chiffon cakes, since apple sauce weighs down the batter instead of letting it rise the to the volume that it's meant to.
For other cake/muffin /biscuit recipes, you should be able to substitute 1/3 of the fat for apple sauce (i.e. add 1/3 of the weight/volume of fat as apple sauce, and add the remaining 2/3 of the fat as butter) - you may need to reduce the quantity of any other liquids in the recipe, since apple sauce is far more liquid than butter. Adding the same quantity of liquid can result in a really soggy cake.
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∙ 15y agoYes, mix 1/4 cup applesauce with 1/2 tsp baking powder as a substitute for each egg. You can also use purreed Pears, or any other fruit.
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∙ 11y agojust use the butter, gosh darnit. the sugar in the applesauce is probably worse for you than the butter
do you want sucky cake? use the applesauce.
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What is a substitute for oil when baking a cake?
Applesauce or maynonnaise Applesauce or maynonnaise
What can be used as substitute for oil in baking a cake?
applesauce, applebutter, prunebutter, and pumpkin.
What can you substitute for vegetable oil in baking cake?
I'm a huge fan of replacing oil with applesauce. If the recipe calls for 1/2 c. of oil, I use 1/2 c. applesauce as a healthy alternative. You will not taste apple regardless of the cake's flavor. If you don't keep applesauce in your home you can also use sour cream, or plain yogurt in the same way. Best of luck! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hmm!! leaving out the shortening will affect the texture of the cake, I will not say the above answer is wrong but try it on a small cake first.
Can you substitute applesauce for oil in muffins?
Some of the oil can be replaced by applesauce, but not all of it.
What can be used to substitute oil in cakes?
you can substitute oil with applesauce. it makes the cake healthier and more spongy. don't worry, you can't taste it.
Can you make cupcakes without butter or oil?
You can substitute with margarine, but other then that no.
Can you substitute butter for vegetable oil in a recipe for zucchini muffins?
Applesauce makes a great substitute for oiland its fat free.
Can you use coconut oil to make pound cake instead of butter?
Might be too heavy, leading to soggy or a dense textured cake. You can substitute applesauce-the amount is half of what the recipe calls for.
What can you substitute for oil in cake recipes for vegans?
My grandmother told me I can omit the oil called for in cake mixes if I sift the cake mix. I tried this when making cupcakes in an ice cream cone. It worked very well and the cones did not get soggy the next day like they did when I used the oil.
Can buttermilk be substituted for oil in cookies?
No, you would have to substitute either another oil or applesauce.
Can applesauce be substituted for milk in cornbread recipe?
Yes, applesauce is a healthy substitute for oil whenever you are baking. Just be sure to use an unsweetened applesauce.
Leaving out the oil in pumpkin bread?
You can substitute the oil with applesauce. I know it sounds strange, but it works.
