so im going to bake a cake useing a box mix..... apple sauce?

Question

i wan't to use apple sauce instead of oil....how much do i need of the apple sause? and do i still add the egg's and water like it say's to on the box??? my man's 29th birthday is friday!!!!! ty all : ]

trust me people they sell cake mixes with apple sauce use directions! im not crazy! it makes it moist and dence. last time i made an apple cause cake (instead of oil) was jr. high lol yea im 24 in october....so it's been awhile : ]

well HAPPY late BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!! d957jazz retired chef : ]

ITS A BETTY CROCKER.....STRAWBERRY MIST BOX CAKE MIX.

Answer 1

Applesauce for Oil
This can be done––with one exception: butter recipe cakes. We suggest you follow the lower-fat recipe directions on the back of the box.
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Butter, Margarine or Shortening for Oil
You may substitute these fats instead of oil, but you'll have to melt it and then measure in its liquid form. Use the exact amount specified in the recipe. Also, remember to cool it down before adding it to your favorite mix.
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Applesauce Walnut Cake
1 pkg Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Butter Recipe Golden Cake Mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/3 cups applesauce
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• confectioner's sugar
Baking Instructions:
1 Preheat oven to 375 °F. Grease and flour 10-inch Bundt or tube pan.
2 Combine cake mix, eggs, applesauce, melted butter and cinnamon in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes. Stir in walnuts. Pour into pan.
3 Bake at 375 °F for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 25 minutes. Invert cake onto serving plate. Cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Variation: Also delicious using chopped pecans instead of walnuts.
http://www.duncanhines.com/displayRecipes/displayDH.asp?recipeID=4

Answer 2

Duncan Hines Applesauce Walnut Cake

Answer 3

In most baked goods, you can substitute applesauce (or fruit puree) in place of up to half of the oil in order to reduce the fat content. For example, if the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of oil, use 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup applesauce.

Yes you still add the other ingredients on the box.

and you're right I have seen boxes of cake mixes and and brownie mixes with recipes using applesauce instead of oil.

Answer 4

i always add the same amount of eggs and water, then applesauce until it is the right consistency as normal batter. I think it is usually close to the same amount of oil. The cake will be moister and denser, but I always get lots of compliments when I do this.

Answer 5

use applesauce in place of your oil and water you may have to eye ball it make sure you have enough liquid...you do need the egg.....i would add about 1/2 cup more applesauce.....so that would be applesauce for the oil,water and the extra..........nice thing your doing my birthday was yesterday...i got a cake too.

Answer 6

yes just sub the oil for the apple sauce.
if moist is what your looking for add a pudding mix-there is a lot of easy recipes for pudding cake-unless he likes applesauce.

Answer 7

I just wanted to say I love cake made with applesauce instead of oil. It keeps it moister for longer and it's not so dang fattening!!!!

Answer 8

Just stick to the directions on the box. You wouldn't want to give him a botched up cake for his suprise would you? Better yet, go buy an applesauce cake if that is what you want. Or, follow an applesauce cake recipe!

Answer 9

alright apple sauce can be used for 25% of the oil. Sour cream can be used for an additional 25%. but you need oil in the batter, it helps to tenderize the crumb.

Answer 10

You can use the equivalent amount, i.e. 1 cup of oil equals 1 cup of applesauce.