1.) I can't remember where I put my electric whipping device (to whip cake batter). Would it be effective if I stirred the contents of the cake batter myself or used a wire metal whisk?
2.) Instead of using vegetable oil, I was taught (by my mother) to use applesauce instead. How much should I use for a basic chocolate cake?
2007-09-09 13:51:56 · 8 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I'd use a whisk if that's all you have.
Well if you're going to substitute ingredients, at least use the same amount of liquid that the recipe asks for.
2007-09-09 13:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about whipping the cake batter with your electric mixer. I always mix by hand either using a fork or a wire whisk - either will do just fine with great results.
My best advice about the applesauce is to use 4 oz of applesauce and about 1 Tbsp of oil. You could probably leave out the oil if you prepare the baking pan really well.
2007-09-09 14:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by Dannie77 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Use a wire whisk, but whip it thoroughly, as you have to aerate it to make it fluffy. Electric beaters do this fairly quickly, but human arms can get tired..
2. If the oil is the ONLY liquid ingredient, use half applesauce and half skim milk to add up to the oil measurement. If there are other liquids, substitute the same amount.
2007-09-09 14:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by diehipstersdieee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1)Half the time, growing up, our mixer was out of commission. I have made many cakes and cookies using good old elbow grease. A regular wooden spoon if the batter is thick or the whisk if thin would work.
2) I don't know, I always use melted butter instead of oil.
2007-09-09 14:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by marie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go ahead use the whisk, good for your muscles. Use about the same as the amount of applesauce as the oil called for in the recipe
2007-09-09 14:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by cerisa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All great answers -- if you are making a chocolate cake try using a little brewed coffee as some of the liquid. Iy really perks up the chocolate flavor
2007-09-09 15:30:25 · answer #6 · answered by noway983 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. sure use the wisk, i recommend it
2. just go buy a small bottle of veg oil, apple sauce might scald and leave a bad taste to your cake
2007-09-09 14:14:00 · answer #7 · answered by midnitepoets 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 yes
2 don't know
2007-09-09 13:59:37 · answer #8 · answered by David 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋