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It's an even up exchange. If it calls for one cup of shortening, use one cup of applesause. It's a great way to make fat free baked goods. I've heard of applesauce being used to replace eggs (I think 1/4 c per egg) but I've never heard of it used for shortening.
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∙ 13y agoI wouldn't recommend substituting applesauce for shortening. Shortening has some natural leavening that applesauce doesn't have, so substituting applesauce could end up creating a dense pancake. However, you can substitute applesauce for an equal amount of oil. One thing to remember if you do is that I have found that decreasing the amount of fat causes cake to bake slightly faster ad burn a little more easily. You would want to check a reduced-fat cake for doneness slightly earlier than what the recipe says.
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Can you substitute applesauce for margarine in cheesecake?
Margarine, like butter, is a shortening agent; applesauce won't replace margarine in recipes calling for shortening.
Can applesauce be substituted for shortening in cookie recipe?
Applesauce can be substituted for shortening in some cookie recipes, although the resulting cookies will be noticeably different from those made with shortening. Applesauce should not be used in shortbread-type cookies.
Can crisco be use for vegetable oil in baking?
You can safely substitute liquid oil for solid shortening in baking ONLY if the recipe calls for the shortening to be melted first. You can substitute butter or margarine for shortening ( 1 cup + 2 Tbsp for each cup of shortening). You can also substitute 1/2 cup applesauce or prune puree for each cup of shortening.
Can you substitute applesauce for oil in muffins?
Some of the oil can be replaced by applesauce, but not all of it.
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.
What is a substitute for oil when baking a cake?
Applesauce or maynonnaise Applesauce or maynonnaise
What is a substitute for fat?
unsweetened applesauce
Why can applesauce be used instead of fat when baking?
For those who wish to reduce the fat content of the finished product, replacing oil with applesauce will cut calories and fat without adversely affecting the texture. If you are substituting applesauce for shortening, you use half the amount of applesauce. So, 1/2 cup shortening is replaced with 1/4 cup applesauce.
Can you substitute applesauce for miracle whip in cakes?
Applesauce is a better choice, it does not add more sodium.
Can you substitute shortening for oleo?
absolutely.
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.
Can you substitute butter for shortening in brownies?
Yes
