For anyone unaware, applesauce is actually a common oil substitution in baking. This isn't as crazy as it may seem.
That said, there's still the issue with the use of "exactly", however if I remember correctly (and take this with a grain of salt) from my Reddit days, this was an old post and it turned out that the original recipe maker actually suggested the applesauce substitute in the first place.
Egg is a much harder thing to replace. My son is vegan so my wife is often baking things that are vegan. Chia egg or aquafaba are usually pretty good. She makes a vegan muffin that I honestly prefer to “normal” muffins. Although I’m not 100% sure what she puts in them, I’d bet its applesauce.
Whatever you do, don’t ever have vegan “cheesecake”…. run away… quickly
It serves the same purpose as butter, it's just more common to use butter in baking, don't use oil with a taste (olive oil is to be avoided for example) it will ruin the taste of the cake
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"I followed the instructions exactly except that I took one left turn instead of a right turn. I don't know why I didn't arrive at the correct destination as I followed the route exactly."
This is like my wife, but with ordering food. Buys a specialty sandwich but removes everything that makes it what it is. Then has the audacity to say it wasnt very good...
"I'll have a Krabby Patty with no Bottom Bun, Patty, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, or Top Bun" and then wonder why I got a pickle salad.
I was making some ice, but substituted the water for baby oil. Now the ice feels liquid and squishy. Don't know what I did wrong. Followed the recipe precisely!
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iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works · 184 pts · 280d
For anyone unaware, applesauce is actually a common oil substitution in baking. This isn't as crazy as it may seem.
That said, there's still the issue with the use of "exactly", however if I remember correctly (and take this with a grain of salt) from my Reddit days, this was an old post and it turned out that the original recipe maker actually suggested the applesauce substitute in the first place.
TheTechnician27@lemmy.world · 55 pts · 280d
It's also a common egg substitute used in vegan cooking or for people with allergies. Wild, isn't it?
billwashere@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 280d
Egg is a much harder thing to replace. My son is vegan so my wife is often baking things that are vegan. Chia egg or aquafaba are usually pretty good. She makes a vegan muffin that I honestly prefer to “normal” muffins. Although I’m not 100% sure what she puts in them, I’d bet its applesauce.
Whatever you do, don’t ever have vegan “cheesecake”…. run away… quickly
guynamedzero@piefed.zeromedia.vip · 3 pts · 280d
I would love to hear about your experience with vegan cheesecake, it sounds like an amazing tale
toeblast96@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 278d
lies, vegan cheesecake is fire
thesystemisdown@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 280d
Pumpkin puree works pretty well too if your recipe can handle a little squashiness.
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 279d
Gullible@sh.itjust.works · 14 pts · 280d
Can anyone elucidate me? What’s the purpose of apple sauce/oil in cake? Moisture retention? Texture? Adherence? Taste?
BlueMagma@sh.itjust.works · 18 pts · 280d
It serves the same purpose as butter, it's just more common to use butter in baking, don't use oil with a taste (olive oil is to be avoided for example) it will ruin the taste of the cake
truite@jlai.lu · 5 pts · 279d
There are really good cakes with olive oil, you just can't use it randomly.
aeronmelon@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 280d
What he failed to mention is that he used Gerber apple sauce.
ininewcrow@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 280d
and instead of 1 tbsp .... they used 1 cup
WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 279d
I didn't have salt so I substituted garlic.
NewSocialWhoDis@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 279d
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rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works · 91 pts · 280d
I replaced my entire diet with applesauce and I think I might be shitting myself to death.
Kenny2999@lemmy.world · 49 pts · 280d
Add some sugar free gummy bears and let it all go.
db2@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 280d
Wash it down with some Tuscan Whole Milk.
jaybone@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 280d
Do I want to know what this is?
db2@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 280d
Yes. Yes you do.
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/1053711-amazon-gummy-bear-review.html
https://www.101bananas.com/poems/edgar.html
DickFiasco@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 280d
You need to follow it up with an applesauce enema to replace the electrolytes.
Triumph@fedia.io · 7 pts · 280d
I did a bump of applesauce, and now I have a sinus infection.
justOnePersistentKbinPlease@fedia.io · 3 pts · 280d
You'll get pancreas issues first. Exactly what Steve Jobs died from
DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social · 2 pts · 280d
Jobs was dumber. He started his fruitarian nonsense in response to his extremely treatable pancreatic cancer.
BurntWits@sh.itjust.works · 89 pts · 280d
Shoutout to my community !ididnthaveeggs@sh.itjust.works which is more of this! I’d recommend someone check it out :)
fbr@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 50 pts · 280d
1/5. I took the community name and replaced all letters with numbers and it didn’t work.
(Nice community, I’ve subscribed!)
edgesmash@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 280d
OK, I'll be your someone!
Edit: it was definitely worth it! 5/7 perfect score
moseschrute@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 280d
I can’t stop laughing at these posts 😂 thanks for sharing this community
BurntWits@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 280d
I’m glad you’re enjoying the posts! I’ve got a few more saved, they’ll be posted shortly. After that I’ll be on the hunt, and hopefully others can add posts too.
danekrae@lemmy.world · 47 pts · 280d
"I followed the instructions exactly except that I took one left turn instead of a right turn. I don't know why I didn't arrive at the correct destination as I followed the route exactly."
HeyJoe@lemmy.world · 32 pts · 280d
This is like my wife, but with ordering food. Buys a specialty sandwich but removes everything that makes it what it is. Then has the audacity to say it wasnt very good...
helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 280d
"I'll have a Krabby Patty with no Bottom Bun, Patty, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, or Top Bun" and then wonder why I got a pickle salad.
SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world · 30 pts · 280d
It is a well-known substitution but you can't say you followed the recipe exactly after doing that.
nul9o9@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 11 pts · 280d
I was making salt dough for my kids school project, and i was wondering why it had the consistency of icing.
I realized i grabbed the powdered sugar container instead of
flowerflour.FinalRemix@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 280d
Did you need flower or flour?
nul9o9@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 280d
Woops lol
pineapplelover@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 26 pts · 280d
Replaced chocolate with dog shit, don't know why it tastes so bad
Agent641@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 280d
Skill issue
whoisearth@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 279d
Skissue
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 280d
ooo i love this stuff
Sam_Bass@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 280d
Reminds me of the two times I screwed up some cornbread by mismeasuring the milk. Twice
Bloodyhog@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 279d
Well, he says it himself: he did not turn out well. Should do better in next life!
maxxadrenaline@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 280d
I accidentally used powdered sugar instead of flour. The cookies were terrible
BakerBagel@midwest.social · 6 pts · 280d
Applesauce is a pretty standard substitute for oils when baking. My mom eould always use it when making brownies.
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 279d
Iusedcocaineinsteadofflourandthecookiesarefuckinggreat
ConstantPain@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 279d
I was making some ice, but substituted the water for baby oil. Now the ice feels liquid and squishy. Don't know what I did wrong. Followed the recipe precisely!
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 279d
Hi Diddy.