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In general, a ratio of 1:1 in a recipe works fine. The substitution will make the finished product a little sweeter and a little softer, but that is fine for most baked goods, especially cakes. Carrot and spice cakes in particular benefit from the switch because their recipes usually call for a substantial amount of oil.
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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.
What can you substitute for apple cider in recipe?
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.
What is a substitute for fat?
unsweetened applesauce
What can you use instead of oil for baking?
Try melted butter. Or to reduce fat, some recipes for baked goods will work well using applesauce as a substitute for the oils.
Where can I purchase low fat recipes online?
Many receipes can be found for free online, such as recipes.com and you can indicate that you would like low fat recipes while using their selection tools.
What is the ratio of fat to flour in scones?
Use wholemeal flour instead of white - OR - replace some of the white flour with bran.
What can be used as substitute for oil in baking a cake?
applesauce, applebutter, prunebutter, and pumpkin.
How much will the nutritional value of a boxed cake change if you add applesauce instead of oil?
You will save some calories, but not too much over all. Instead, you will add some sugars and a gram or so of fiber, but you will significantly cut out a lot of fat, too.
What ingredients can you use to make cookies lower in fat?
Substitute margarine for butter and applesauce for oil.
What is the ratio of fat for flour?
The ratio differs from recipe to recipe.
Body composition is the ratio of body fat to?
Lean Body Fat
How do you make a cake with less cholesterol?
substitute use egg beaters in place of whole eggs use canola oil instead of butter use applesauce for part of fat it really sepends on type of cake you are making Google cholesterol free cakes
