Baking ?-Vegetable oil

[anniemae]

Can I use canola oil for a cake? The recipe calls for vegetable oil, but I only have canola.

Thanks

 

[Bren's Mom]

Yes, canola will work fine!

(Canola oil IS a vegetable oil...)

 

[anniemae]

Thanks! Whew! Saved me a trip to the store......

 

[SaraJayne]

Thanks! Whew! Saved me a trip to the store......

Applesauce can also be used in place of oil when baking.

 

[XTinabell]

I always use canola or olive oil when baking. Never had an issue.

 

[My2Cinderellas]

Vegetable oil is an all-purpose catchall term for a neutral flavored oil, if not otherwise indicated, usually soybean oil or a blend. Canola and corn oil are also vegetable oils.

Some olive oils are pretty neutral, others can have a strong flavor and shouldn't be used for baking unless the recipe calls for olive oil.

Applesauce is a great low calorie substitute and works great in some recipes, but not so well in others. Also, things made with applesauce will dry out more quickly, as oil is one of the ingredients that makes baked goods moist.