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MOSTLYWATER
8/25/08 9:15 P
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| sometimes half oil half applesauce works better than going all applesce. you could also see how prune puree works for you, canned pumpkin, or even mashed bananas !
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| I try to use substitutes for things like sugar, whole eggs, butter, and margarine in most recipes. A lot of the time things work out just fine. However, there are times when the original ingredients can not be completely substituted without winding up with a disaster. Changing our way of eating doesn't have to mean excluding these ingredients totally. Using them in moderation is no great sin. In general, I substitute where I can and modify when I can't. If a recipe calls for butter, I tend to use half the amount of butter and substitute lite margerine or spread or apple sauce for the rest. I also use Tofutti "Better than Cream Cheese" in a lot of recipes. That product can be used in a thousand ways in baking/cooking. When I use this half-half technique the recipes are "lighter and healthier" but still have the flavor and texture of the original recipe.
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| Thanks maybe I will try the flax. Whenever i make a dessert I try to use the healthier alternatives. I agree cake is cake and you can only make it so healthy but i think every little bit counts! Thank you again for your suggestion.
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XANADUREALM
8/20/08 7:37 A
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The recipe is for a "tunnel" cake and I can only assume that it is just as healthy as any cake.
"Funnel" cakes on the other hand are deep fried in oil and that may be why you have heard they are unhealthy. They are just as unhealthy as fried chicken or any other food that is deep fried.
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YOYOLADY4
8/20/08 12:27 A
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what about adding a couple of tble of a healthy oil, olive?
I have been told that funnel cakes are very very unhealthy for you..
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XANADUREALM
8/19/08 2:41 P
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Ground flax seed is a alternative to butter or margarine. Google "Substitue for butter" or "Flax uses".
Applesauce is usually a substitute for oil. Usually recipes calling for butter require something creamed into the butter. That maybe why it was dry or may be you didn't use enough applesauce.
I hope this helps.
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| I have a recipe for a blueberry almond cheesecake tunnel cake. I have used all the substitutes to make it healthier but I tried to use applesauce in place of the butter and it was dry. I was just wondering if anyone had any other suggestions. otherwise it was very delicious. Thanks for your help
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