Yes, I have done this several times, and I see little difference between using oil and applesauce. Couple of things to think about beforehand.
1. Use unsweetened applesauce, otherwise adjust your sugar amount, sorry I don't know how much, as I always used unsweetened.
2. The oil helps somewhat to keep things from sticking, I always use parchment paper for baking, trust me, its awesome and its in the foil/plastic wrap section, and can be used for almost anything up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit that you don't want sticking
3. I tend to use 2 times more applesauce than oil, again the unsweetened kind. I have also cut the oil amount in half, and used the applesauce x2.
I am not a professional by any means, baking is more about chemistry than anything. I recommend playing with the amounts a bit before showing off your healthier cake. Hope this helps!
When substituting applesauce for oil in a recipe, you can typically use an equal amount of applesauce as the amount of oil called for in the recipe.
You can typically replace half the amount of oil with applesauce in a recipe. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 cup of oil, you can use 1/2 cup of applesauce instead.
Applesauce is substituted in baking for the oil that the recipe calls for.
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.
applesauce, applebutter, prunebutter, and pumpkin.
Yes, applesauce is a healthy substitute for oil whenever you are baking. Just be sure to use an unsweetened applesauce.
One egg can be substituted for 1/4 cup of applesauce. For three eggs, one would use 3/4 cup of applesauce. Applesauce is a common replacement in cake and other recipes for eggs.
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.
You can use applesauce, mashed bananas, or Greek yogurt as substitutes for oil in brownies.
A suitable substitute for applesauce in a recipe that calls for it, especially if you want to use oil instead, is mashed bananas. They can provide a similar moisture and binding effect in the recipe.
1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce is a good substitute for 1 egg in most baking recipes. Some cooks like to mix the applesauce with 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, but this is optional. Applesauce is also a good substitute for oil in some recipes.Other egg substitutes, depending on the recipe, include: (1/4 cup per 1 egg)ButtermilkYogurtBaking SodaFruit juiceMilkWaterPureed fruit
Substitute margarine for butter and applesauce for oil.