no , because the peanut butter is so thick that it cant dissolve unless hot .the vinegar doesn't have the right particles
No. Olive oil has a distinct flavor. If you need to substitute butter you should use margerine or shortening
I have frequently reused pickle brine in recipes asking for vinegar. It has more interesting flavor than regular vinegar. I have no idea if it can be reused for pickling though.
benzaldehyde Benzaldehyde is the primary flavor ingredient used in an artificial cherry flavor. It has nothing to do with butter flavor. As noted below, diacetyl is the most commonly used flavor ingredient in a butter flavor.
If your sherry vinegar has lost its flavor, discard it and get some new sherry vinegar.
yes, have done so quite a few times when i have had no butter Butter is always a better choice for flavor and texture than margarine when baking cakes.
No
for flavor
Yes, but the flavor will be altered and not have the butter flavor from the butter flavored shortening
In a cake, butter acts to enhance flavor to make it taste good, provide moisture, and act as a minor binding agent to help hold the cake together so that it does not fall apart after baking.
The functions of butter is a dairy product that can be spread on bread (sandwiches, toast, scones) or used in baking cakes (though margarine is more likely to be used, depending on the recipe).
For texture and flavor
Butter provides better flavor, no question.