Cakes that call for oil?

[Dina]

Does anyone have any cake recipes that call for oil instead of butter. Thanks.

 

[texasgirl]

What kind of cake are you looking for, Dina? I have one for a chocolate cake that calls for shortening, but not oil. I have another chocolate that calls for oil that is a mousse filled cake. But, it may have things that you don't have in your pantry. I'm guessing that your needing one that you already have ingredients for and you need to substitute the butter for the oil?

 

[Alix]

Try this one Dina. This is like my recipe, its a wartime recipe it is quick and easy.

 

[GB]

I have not tried this one yet, but it looked interesting enough for me to copy and put in my "food to try" file.

Almond Citrus Olive Oil Cake

 

[corazon]

This is a great one
http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f41/rec-deep-dark-chocolate-cake-18055.html?highlight=chocolate+cake

 

[KAYLINDA]

http://www.justusrestaurant.com/RECIPES/CAKES/APPLEBUTTERSCOTCHCAKE.html
Here's one of my favorites!
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It's Apple Butterscotch

 

[expatgirl]

Dina,

Most carrot cakes that I know of use oil (probably why they are so moist in combination with the carrots) and there are plenty of delicious recipes out there--especially in southern "style" cookbooks. Hope this helps.

 

[SHAMALICIOUS]

I have another chocolate that calls for oil that is a mousse filled cake

Ooooh. Sounds delicious. Can i have the recipe?

 

[Constance]

This is one that came from one of my favorite customers...It's McCommonly good!:

Mrs. McCommons’ Coffee Cake


1 package white cake mix
1 package instant vanilla pudding
1/2 cup oil
4 eggs
12 oz sour cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla
----filling----
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1 cup nuts; chopped
----glaze----
1 cup powdered sugar
1//4 cup orange juice


Mix cake ingredients in large bowl. Pour 1/2 batter in greased and floured baking pan. Sprinkle 1/2 the filling over batter. Add the rest of the batter. Top with the rest of the filling. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Mix together powdered sugar and orange juice. Drizzle over top while cake is still warm

 

[licia]

Connie, that sounds like the old "Sock it to me cake". I've made it a cajillion times. Wonderful tasting and very moist. Goes in a hurry!

 

[Gretchen]

Almost any cake mix uses oil for their pudding cake, as the one posted above. Lots of artificial flavors however.
Carrot cakes are oil based cakes. Zucchini bread is oil based. Texas sheet cake has a version that uses oil.

 

[Constance]

Connie, that sounds like the old "Sock it to me cake". I've made it a cajillion times. Wonderful tasting and very moist. Goes in a hurry!

I've heard of that cake...didn't know it was the same as this. I have been avoiding sweets, trying to lose a little weight, but I suddenly have a tremendous craving...and have all the ingredients on hand.

Somebody stop me!

 

[Dina]

Thank you all. I've copied and pasted your recipes to my recipe book. Had some ingredients missing in my fridge (like butter) so I posed the question. Anyway, what is the difference between baking some items with butter and others with oil?