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May you use vegetable oil instead of shortening when baking a cake?
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What can shortening be replaced with when baking cookies?
You can replace shortening with applesauce during baking, but this will give your baked items a difference consistency. For example, cookies turn out softer and more cake-y when using this substitution.
Can canola oil be used as a substitute for solid vegetable shortening in a cake?
Yes, in some cake recipes, canola oil can be substituted for shortening.
Can Crisco lard substitute for vegetable shortening?
Yes, you can melt shortening and use in a cake recipe. It will change the texture and possibly add heaviness to the cake, but it will still be good.
Parchment paper under cake instead of shortening will it burn the bottom of your cake?
It shouldn't, no.
Why use shortening in cake recipes?
shortening can be used for cookies because you don't have to put it in the freezer like butter. but you can use butter or vegetable oil to replace shortening but you will have to wait.
Can you use shortening instead of oil in cake mix?
You could substitute shortening for oil in a cake mix, but it is not recommended. The resulting cake made with shortening will have a noticeably different texture and mouthfeel. Yes you Can. Shortening.. or Hydrogenated Oil is basically poison anyways.
Can margerine be substituted in place of vegetable oil in baking a cake mix?
No but you can make American muffens with vegetable oil
What can you replace shortening with in a recipe?
Butter or lard can be used instead of shortening in cakes. Some types of neutral-tasting oils, such as vegetable oil or canola oil, can be used in many cake recipes.
I am low on butter and I do not want to use shortening or lard in my cake What can I use?
In baking, try oil. In general eating (but not baking), try light cream cheese.
What are the uses of shortening in baking?
In bread, shortening coats the starch molecules, which slows down staling after the bread is cooled. Shortening can also be used to lubricate the baking pans. In cakes, shortening helps prevent too much gluten formation, which gives a softer, lighter cake. Shortening also helps incorporate air bubbles into the cake to help with rising.
Can you use cake flour instead of self raising whole wheat flour for making cake?
That depends on what kind of cake your baking. . .
Can you use canola oil in a cake mix instead of vegetable oil?
Yes
