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Unsweetened Applesauce instead of Butter for Muffins and Soft Cakes
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Category: Pantry Staple
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The Exact Substitution Ratio
1:1 replacement by volume for up to 50% of the butter
Designed specifically for use Muffins and Soft Cakes.
Suitability
Recipe-dependent
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Flavor & Taste Impact
Increases moisture and reduces fat; texture becomes denser and more sponge-like. Source: https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/culinary-substitutions-guide. Bundled factual specifications & compatibility graph (CC0-1.0).