No, oil is not added to traditional applesauce recipes.
Some of the oil can be replaced by applesauce, but not all of it.
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Yes, applesauce is a healthy substitute for oil whenever you are baking. Just be sure to use an unsweetened applesauce.
one to one, 1/2 cup of applesauce is equal to 1/2 cup of oil.
It depends on the recipe. Often, applesauce is used to add moisture to the dish so it doesn't get dry as it sits. Also, people will substitute applesauce for oil to reduce the fat in a dish. So, oil or butter will be a good substitute, but will up the calories.
No, you would have to substitute either another oil or applesauce.
You can substitute the oil with applesauce. I know it sounds strange, but it works.
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.
Applesauce is substituted in baking for the oil that the recipe calls for.