Baker's Prune Butter Substitute for Oil in Chocolate Cakes
Transform your chocolate cakes into guilt-free indulgences with this ingenious Baker's Prune Butter Substitute for Oil. Made with just five wholesome ingredients—pitted prunes, unsweetened applesauce, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract—this luscious, nutrient-rich butter boasts a smooth, velvety consistency that’s perfect for replacing oil in your favorite chocolate cake recipes. Not only does it cut down on fat and boost natural sweetness, but it also enhances the cake's texture, creating an irresistibly moist and fudgy crumb. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make substitute seamlessly blends into any recipe, ensuring your desserts stay rich and decadent without the added calories. Perfect for health-conscious bakers or those looking for dairy-free and vegan-friendly swaps!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup prunes (pitted)
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Combine the pitted prunes and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Simmer gently for 5 minutes or until the prunes soften and absorb most of the water.
Step 3
Allow the softened prunes to cool slightly before transferring them to a blender or food processor.
Step 4
Add the unsweetened applesauce, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the blender with the prunes.
Step 5
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and has a thick, buttery consistency, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
Step 6
Allow the prune butter to cool completely before using in your chocolate cake recipe.
Step 7
Use the prune butter as a 1:1 replacement for oil in any chocolate cake recipe. For example, if your recipe calls for 1/2 cup of oil, substitute it with 1/2 cup of prune butter.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (533.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 647.0 |
| Total Fat 1.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 171.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 108.7g | |
| Protein 5.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 110.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1828.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories