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Q: I have been looking for a home-made cake recipe. My mom-in-law found one for me, but it contains shortening. I was wondering if there is a substitute for shortening, like margarine or apple sauce?

The study, published in LWT - Food Science and Technology, found that cakes made from liquid shortening containing a zero trans-fats, and generally a healthier fat profile, showed more uniform grain, ...

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Q: When you’re making a cake, what’s the difference between shortening and butter? Is one better than the other for texture or flavor? A: Besides the obvious taste differences, butter and vegetable ...

Yes, you can usually substitute vegetable oil for shortening in cake recipes without a problem. However, remember to check ...