I think the reason why people switch from using oil to applesauce is the calories and the fat content.
-----Original Message----- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 4:22 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Immigrant <immigrant...@verizon.net> Subject: Re: [CnD] carrot cake I would think oil is better than applesauce, it would result in a cake that is more moist. Melted butter is probably even better than oil. -----Original Message----- From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On Behalf Of Linda S. via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 12:41 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Linda S. <lindahoney...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [CnD] carrot cake You can also substitute applesauce for oil in this recipe. On 8/24/2020 9:32 AM, Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I would happily substitute figs for raisins since raisins are > dehydrated grapes. > Nuts in cakes I very much like along with cinnamon. > > On Mon, 24 Aug 2020, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: > >> Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:20:28 >> From: meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark >> <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> Cc: meward1...@gmail.com >> Subject: Re: [CnD] carrot cake >> >> I like lots of nuts in carrot cake. The thing I don't like there is >> raisins, but lots of people love them. I guess it comes down to taste. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On >> Behalf Of diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark >> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 11:05 AM >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> Cc: diane.fa...@gmail.com >> Subject: Re: [CnD] carrot cake >> >> Pecans, walnuts. As long as you have lots of either or both. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On >> Behalf Of meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark >> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 12:02 PM >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> Cc: meward1...@gmail.com >> Subject: Re: [CnD] carrot cake >> >> I usually substitute pecans for walnuts. My husband has trouble with >> walnuts. I like them, but good Texans use more pecans anyway. >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On >> Behalf Of Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark >> Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2020 5:47 PM >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> Cc: Kathy Brandt <katya20...@comcast.net> >> Subject: Re: [CnD] carrot cake >> >> Will be interested in knowing how it turns out. Me, I?d be lucky to use half >> the walnuts; I?ve never seen that much in a carrot cake, and I?m not really >> a pineapple fan, but would maybe add a little more liquid to make up for no >> juice if I were using. >> >> >> >> On Aug 23, 2020, at 6:33 PM, diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark >> <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: >> >> I usually use DH carrot cake mix. I like this recipe and will try it. The >> two cups walnuts is correct, and I would put at least that many. I will >> probably add dried, unsweetened coconut flakes. I will use the cardamom. >> >> Diane >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org> On >> Behalf Of Jody M via Cookinginthedark >> Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2020 8:07 AM >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> Cc: Jody M <1973j...@gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: [CnD] carrot cake >> >> good morning, maybe I missed something. What is the temperature and how long >> do you bake this cake? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jun 14, 2020, at 8:16 PM, Wendy via Cookinginthedark >>> <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: >>> >>> This carrot cake recipe is from one of the Joanna Fluke mysteries. >>> Is the amount of walnuts correct? >>> 2 cups sugar >>> 3 eggs >>> ? cup vegetable oil (not canola or olive) >>> 1 tsp. vanilla >>> ? cup sour cream/yogurt >>> 2 tsp. baking soda >>> 2 tsp. cinnamon, or ? tsp. cardamom & 1 1/2 Tsp. cinnamon >>> 20 oz. crushed pineapple & juice >>> Question:2 cups chopped walnuts >>> 2 ? cups flour >>> 2 cups packed grated carrots >>> Wendy >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> >> -- >> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. >> https://www.avg.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
