Butter Vs Oil

Decorating By karent Updated 27 Jul 2006 , 12:49pm by sweetbaker

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karent Posted 25 Jul 2006 , 10:23pm
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I have seen this before, but can't find it!!! Do you replace the oil in your cakes with butter? If so, is it a equal replacement?

Thanks!!!

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Doug Posted 25 Jul 2006 , 10:41pm
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yes, I do.

yes, it is.

yum!

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patton78 Posted 25 Jul 2006 , 10:43pm
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Yep, same as Doug! I think butter tastes better though but it is just too expensive to use every time.

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aggiecakes Posted 25 Jul 2006 , 10:53pm
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Does it make a big difference in taste? Also, do you use unsalted or salted?

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Doug Posted 25 Jul 2006 , 10:53pm
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Originally Posted by patton78

Yep, same as Doug! I think butter tastes better though but it is just too expensive to use every time.




this is one place I always splurge!!! (and if client is paying..no worry)

the others being

cheese

CHOCOLATE!!!!!

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patton78 Posted 26 Jul 2006 , 10:59am
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I think it makes a differance in taste, it is much better, richer. I always use salted butter only because it has a longer shelf life. I am sure that either way it does not matter.

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Doug Posted 26 Jul 2006 , 11:30am
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affirms patton78 re: the taste...no comparison..so much better

I usually use unsalted...more to avoid the salt -- it's a blood pressure/water retention thing. In most cakes won't notice as taste difference.

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emnjakesmom Posted 26 Jul 2006 , 11:57am
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I always use grapeseed oil in everything I bake, except cookies (I use unsalted butter in them). A local gourmet cooking shop converted me- it's supposed to be healthier than veggie or corn oil, and it doesn't have the heaviness and strong flavor that olive oil would give you. My cakes always rise nice and high, and they taste very rich and moist. It's a noticable difference to me from when I used to use regular veggie oil.

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sweetbaker Posted 26 Jul 2006 , 1:11pm
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Do you melt the butter or just let it sit out to soften? Is it the same measurement, like for 1/3 cup of oil you would use 1/3 cup butter?

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patton78 Posted 26 Jul 2006 , 1:14pm
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Just let it sit out to soften, use it cup for cup as the recipe calls for.

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karent Posted 26 Jul 2006 , 1:35pm
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Thanks Everyone!!!!

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sweetbaker Posted 27 Jul 2006 , 12:49pm
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Thanks Patton78.

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