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Can I substitute 1/2 melted butter and 1/2 cup oil in apple cake recipe that calls for 1cup oil?

Jenn2323
  • Posted by: Jenn2323
  • September 10, 2013
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Regine
RegineSeptember 10, 2013
Butter has about 20% water so technically speaking
1 cup butter (2 sticks) is equivalent to about 3/4 cup oil. However, I would think
your substitution will be ok.
Pinch&Swirl
Pinch&SwirlSeptember 10, 2013
Looks beautiful!
Jenn2323
Jenn2323September 10, 2013
Thanks! Wish me luck! I would have used the apple cake recipe in the food52 email, but this is for my children.
Pinch&Swirl
Pinch&SwirlSeptember 10, 2013
Absolutely!
Jenn2323
Jenn2323September 10, 2013
This photo is before the cake is baked;)
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