Butter vs oil in baking.. what is the difference?
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Hey guys,
I am back answering another one of your questions.. what is the difference between using butter vs oil in baking and can one be substituted for the other?
Drop your questions in the comments below :-)
Claire x
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Thank you.. it’s so nice that you noticed! Made my day 😊
I noticed that too. Claire always reply to the comment. Very rare to see on UA-cam channel. Most UA-camr asking to comment but they don’t really respond to those comments or messages. For that reason I subscribed to Claire’s channel immediately which I just discovered today. And Claire provided information I was looking for. Thanks Claire!
The main reason I use oil instead of butter is because butter is very expensive here in comparison to oil
That’s fair enough.. save the butter for things that really depend on it’s flavour
Ive been thinking about this chemistry properties of ingredients on my own since quarantine started by experimenting and writing down my results but im GLAD I FOUND YOU this was absolutely ad hoc and precise, thanks for sharing!
Aww yay I’m glad you found me too! Thank you for watching and happy baking 😊
I love how this video only took under 4 minutes and you got right to the point. Your accent made it even more enjoyable to watch. Like I was watching the GB bake off or something. ❤
Aww thank you, I am so happy to hear this and it inspires me to create more.. ☺️
I've been experimenting with replacing butter with oil... I'm guessing here but it seems maybe use 20% less oil than what the recipe calls for in butter by weight. If the recipe doesn't call for an egg, add one if possible (emulsifier), and add a little water and beat as much air in as possible.
I'm loving the cake chemistry series! I just found your channel and the geek in me is super happy!
Aww I’m so pleased, thank you for watching 😊
I agree. The ones made using butter turn out lighter, fluffier and more flavored. The oil recipe doesn't rise as much, is usually uneven in terms of air bubbles and may give off the smell of oil. I was wondering if there is any way using additives such as GMS to pre-emulsify the oil with water or milk and then use it as a butter substitute?
Hey, yes oil doesn’t act as a leavener which explains why your cakes cake out that way.. I’ve never used any additives like that so can’t really advise, but it’s always worth experimenting
Thank you for this video. I love baking but I never understood why quick breads call for oil rather than butter. I’ve made banana bread with both butter and oil and it comes out similar.
You’re welcome.. quick breads or loaf cakes as we call them here work great with both butter and oil 😊
Very concise and informative. Thank you.
I'm planning to make some banana bread and the recipe said "butter (or oil)."
Looks like I'll use some sunflower oil.
You are welcome.. oil works great in banana bread, it will be super moist :-)
I always find recipes with a mix of both butter and oil give really good results.
Thank you for sharing 😊
Very useful information with excellent explanation. Thanks very much.
You’re more than welcome Reena 💗
In my bakery, I find that oil seems to work the best in my Chocolate cakes and Carrot cakes.
Yes i find that too 😊
I recently made my first cake recipe using oil and was surprised how lovely and light it was. It also keeps really well too.
I wanted to know if I could substitute any recipe that uses butter for oil. You answered this for me in this video thank you so much :)
Hi Elaine.. really it depends on what you are making, as butter and oil function differently. Once you understand the role of the fat used in a specific recipe, you can then make adjustments/substitutions. And, you’re welcome 💕
I have no butter for my banana bread, was thinking about oil but you settled it. It's off to the market to buy some butter. Thank You.
Yay happy baking 🍌🍞
This is why the Crisco company created The buttered flavored lard so even when you melt it down because it's solid lard it still has that buttered flavored even though it's oil
Yes! I've been looking for more chemistry answers about cooking! I've subscribed. Can you maybe do a video on coconut oil someday and get into the different types of saturated fats and their chain lengths etc? I know it's a lot, but just if you can and want to.
Thank for for your lovely comment and my apologies for the delayed reply.. I have been focusing on getting my business back off the ground again after a challenging couple of years so making UA-cam videos hasn’t really happened. However I will of course take note of your suggestion and I very much hope to create more helpful content in the future 💫
Thanks! I've been baking vegan lately and I love the recipes that use vegetable oil instead of a vegan butter replacement. They're much more affordable and i always have oil around. Good to know when it makes a good substitute!
You’re welcome, and I agree it is very handy! Easy to store and doesn’t need to be refrigerated.. happy baking 😊
Nice video Elizabeth. I want to know, in the one stage cake mix, what percentage oil to butter would you recommend? Waiting for your answer.
Hi there, what type of cake are you making? I usually use butter or oil depending on the recipe, rather than both
omg thanka soo much.. i wanted to bake a red velvet.. some recepi says to cream the butter with sugar and then some recipe says to melt buttter and add in oil and other wet ingredients.. so im wondering what is the difference in both? will i get same fluffy cake with both way? whch way helps to make a flufy moist cake
You’re welcome.. the creaming method is pretty much guaranteed to make a light and fluffy cake.. recipes with oil or melted butter will be slightly denser, but also very moist and soft. Happy baking 😊
When making red velvet cake I use only oil, it makes the cake super moist, my recipe is add 1 1/2 cup oil to a bowl with two cups sugar and mix for a min, use a whisk. Then add two eggs one at a time, add in vanilla. Sift together three cups cake flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoon cocoa powder, measure 1 cup buttermilk and half a cup hot coffee. Add 1/3 of ur dry mixture, mix and then add some of your buttermilk, mix. Repeat until dry mixture and milk are gone. Add hot coffee, mix. Add 1 teaspoon vinegar, and add your coloring add 1-2 ounces, mix. There ya go enjoy, I recommend making a simple syrup and shower quite a lot of it over your cakes when they come right out of the oven, bake the cakes on 350 for 25-35 minutes, when you insert a toothpick into the center and it comes out clean it’s ready, simple syrup is made by boiling equal parts sugar and water together until clear add a teaspoon vanilla and let cool. This recipe is soooo moist and fluffy you will enjoy xx ❤️
Should I use Stork or butter when making your regular cake? For your sponge cake you specify Stork is best, so I am confused. Thank you x
You can use either. Butter is superior for flavour, however not necessary. Baking margarine/Stork gives fantastic results.
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I want to ask that I want to bake a chocolate cake and the recipe shows half cup oil so which oil should I use can I use sunflower oil
Hello- yes sunflower or vegetable oil is perfect
Hi i’m vegan and i was wondering if you can do a video on how to replace butter for oil and what adjustments to make. Margarine is more expensive than butter in my country, especially if you are trying to find dairy free ones
I tried compensating oil to butter as butter 80% and oil 20% it turned out better texture as brownie made with butter becomes harder on the next day
Yay I am happy to hear this was successful for you 😊
Yay. I’m going to have to come up with more questions? That really explains why when I have substituted oil with melted butter, I got a bigger rise than I was expecting. Thank you for sharing 🤩
Yes you do for sure! 🙌🏼 Glad it was helpful, thank you for watching 😊
I found a wonderful chocolate zucchini cake recipe that calls for oil in the recipe. Can I substitute melted butter for the oil? I've always used butter in those kind of recipes, but I don't want to mess this cake up.
I don't see why not.. sometimes we have to experiment and take that risk. Both, I imagine, would create a tender and moist texture, butter contributing a richer flavour.
Awwww thorough and concise! Thank you
You’re welcome
Could I use both butter and oil in a cake recipe? I usually use a sponge cake recipe with the same quantities of butter,sugar and flour and I was thinking to substitute some of the butter for oil for extra moisture.
Could this work?
Hello, yes you can do that.. I would ensure you get the ratios right, it may take a little experimenting
If I'm using 100g of butter, what will be the quantity of flour?
What is it you’re making?
My carrot cake recipe calls for crisco oil but I don’t have any. Should I use butter or olive oil instead?
I would use butter and melt it
Thanks for sharing Sis. Pls I would like to ask, can one mix an oil based Redvelvet with a butter based vanilla cake together in a pan and bake?
You’re welcome 💕 I mean, there’s no harm in trying it! Or you could do alternate layers of vanilla cake, and red velvet
? If a cake box cake mix call for just oil and you want that buttery taste how much butter would you add or can I just add butter extract? I always sift my box cake mix also and use some sour cream ?
You can sub the oil for butter yes, or use half and half and see how that affects the flavour. I’d recommend using real butter rather than extract although if cost is an issue there is no harm in trying the extract. Sour cream will add additional moisture and richer flavour most likely
hi! Great videos and I have a question regarding butter/oil. I understand the properties of each and what they add in terms of texture etc.. If I have a cake recipe that includse baking soda and baking poweder but calls for a cup of melted cooled butter, will I get a moister sponge if I use half butter and half oil, sticking to the one liquid cup total? Thanks for your answer in advance! Cheers!
Thank you very much.
Hi can I cover an oil base cake with fondant?
I don’t see why not
What do you think if use salted butter rather unsalted butter for orange cake? I wait for the answer..Thanks
I would recommend unsalted butter for sweet cakes
In carrot cake if I substitute oil with butter then what other ingredients would need to be adjusted?
You probably don't need to make any further adjustments, I would perhaps melt the butter though
Thanks loved the video. I'm still new in baking cakes. I want to know the right quantity of vegetable oil I can use when baking cakes for instance wen using 3 cups of flour 6 eggs how much oil should I use. Thanks in advance for the reply
You’re welcome. It’s difficult for me to advise- it depends on what cake you’re making. If you are new to baking I would follow a tried and tested recipe first, and see how it works out. As you build up practice and experience you can then start to experiment 🎂💕
Thanks for your lovely videos... can we use both butter and oil in the same recipe... if the recipe calls for a 100 gms of butter... can we go 50 - 50 of each? Will it be the best of both worlds?
That's what I want to know!
Hello, sorry for the slow reply. Yes you can do this.. although it does depend why you are making as both have different properties. For example, if you are making a traditional creamed cake, I would start with a lower amount of oil as butter helps trap air bubbles, where as oil does not. Sometimes we just have to experiment with these things 😊
Hello! I wanted to ask a question that in making cookies can I replace butter with oil because where I live butter is ver expensive as compared to oil . Please tell me if I can do that and what other changes should be made?
Hello 😊 Yes you can.. mostly there will be a change in the flavour (butter has a superior flavour), but you will also notice a change in the texture.. perhaps sub half at first and see what the results are, it does of course depend on what type of cookies you’re making
hey Elizebeth i was searching for this n I found u thnxxx a lot
You’re so welcome 💕
So i Know it's been a long time but I'm making chocolate chip cookies and have unsalted butter and soyabean oil I don't know much about Baking so I don't know which to use
Hello, I would use unsalted butter for cookies.. the flavour is superior. Happy baking 😊
Thank you ❤
i tried making a chocolate bar and the recipe had butter on it. i followed every step but my chocolate ended up with the texture of a brownie (fluffy not hard) do you think replacing butter with oil will help? (the recipe had more amounts of liquid butter than cocoa and sugar 4 vs 3)
Hello, could you explain a little more about what you are making? What I know as a chocolate bar, is a solid block of chocolate
@@claireelizabethcreates Well i tried to do a "solid block of chocolate" using a recipe i found online but even after following everything to the letter i end up with some brownie-ish type of chocolate instead of a solid one
First, I would like to thank you for the video and I have a question from you and my question is :-
Sometimes my cake got baked properly from the center but still get raw from the sides and sometimes the cake got baked from the sides very well but still get raw from the center. I want to know that why does it happens even with correct measurements. I hope you will answer me and thanks for the video again. I wish your channel grow up by the blessings of God .
Thank you
You’re welcome, thank you for your kind words. It is difficult for me to advise without seeing your recipe and method but it could be happening for several reasons. Sounds like uneven baking so may be your oven. If it’s raw in the centre it needs cooking for longer, perhaps at a slightly lower temperature. The only way to find out is to keep experimenting, but if the recipe continues to fail I would find another one. I hope that helps.
@@claireelizabethcreates Thank you so much Ma'am. I am extremely flattered by seeing your reply. Well, the problem was If I am putting my cake for another minutes after the given time it burns. That was the whole problem even with the correct measurements. I hope you may understand 😅
You’re welcome. I would suggest baking your cake at a slightly lower temperature.. are you using a fan oven? Difficult for me to advise further without seeing the recipe and method
In an orange cake recipe they are using half cup oil. Can I substitute oil with half cup softened homemade Butter
Yes I don’t see why not.. experiment 😊
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So if the recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of oil how much would I need if I choose to use butter instead?Would it be the same?
Yes I would use the same- if it isn’t quite right you can adjust slightly
Very well explained.❤
Thank you 💕
Thank u
Is it better to use melted butter in crinkles than oil? My crinkles spread too much even if I've chilled them overnight + 1hr of freezing before I mold them and pop them into the oven. I'm living in a tropical country btw
I’m not too sure what crinkles are but yes a fat that is solid at top temperature will help
@@claireelizabethcreates thank you for answering! 😊 Oh, crinkles are kind of like cookies, but more fudgy. The batter is coated with powdered sugar prior to baking and they appear to "crack". :)
Ohh yes I know what you’re talking about now 🍪😍 Definitely have a go at using butter and chill the batter as you have been doing.. sometimes it takes a little experimentation!
@@claireelizabethcreates thank you so much for your replies and tips. Greatly appreciate it 😊❤️
Good day! I have this brownie recipe that calls for butter only. Would it be better if I add an additional 20% in weight of Sun flower oil? I really like super fudgy and moist brownies. Would that help, in your experience?
Hello 😊 You can do, although the real secret to fudgey and noisy brownies is not to overtake them.. take them out the oven when there is still a slight wobble
so, will my chocolate chip cookies turn out just right if i use oil instead of butter?
Hi, is there a way to improve the shelf life of cakes?
Sugar is a natural preservative, also keeping them cool and well wrapped helps prevent them drying out as quickly.. also fats and emulsifiers
What happens when you substitute butter for oil in a box brownie mix?
I can't give you an answer as I have never used a boxed mix, however I imagine it would produce a fairly dense and fudgey texture.. give it a go 😊
hello!
i wanted to make crepes, but the recipe calls for butter, which i don't have. if i substituted the same amount of butter for oil, would that be okay?
Hi there, you can give it a go.. you won’t get the buttery flavour of course, and the texture may be different, but perhaps try it on a small batch and see how they work out.
@@claireelizabethcreates Okay, thank you!
Hi which is better for Puff Pastry, Oil or Butter?
Butter for flavour definitely
Yeah!! I learnt the difference between the oil and buttered based cake. I bake with oil and it's so fluffy and light but what are the health benefits of oil?. Like which of them would you advise for baking?
I await your response
Yay I am happy to hear that your cakes are turning out light and fluffy. I don't have enough knowledge on the health benefits of oil right now but if you enjoy it that's what is important :-)
I ran out of oil... so I'm replacing oil with butter.. so should I use the same amount as oil that I used to make? plss reply😊
Yes I would use the same amount and see how you get on.. it does of course depend on what you’re baking
Can i use 70% of butter and 30% oil in the cake?:( And thank you for the great video ❤️
Yes I don’t see why not.. it does of course depend on what type of cake you’re making but there’s no harm in experimenting 😊
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I have no butter or marg but going to bake a chocolate sponge cake using vegetable oil as a substitute. Hope the taste difference isn't too noticeable, never used oil in cakes before so I am a bit nervous in case it makes it taste like a store bought cake or something, lol.
Wish me luck 😂
Cheers!
Hey.. there are lots of recipes out there for chocolate cakes that use oil- makes it super moist! If it’s the first time you’re baking this, I would find a tried and tested recipe.. that way you can’t really go wrong. Happy baking 😊
Mr kipling cakes use oil.
Hi Claire! can I use oil for cookies that need butter? If so, hiw much oil should I substitute for 1 cup of butter?
Hello Shana.. I would use what the recipe calls for, however it really depends what type of cookie you are making. Butter is generally considered best for biscuits/cookies
Whether we can use both in one cake
Yes
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i need help im trying to make box brownies and instead of oil i want to use butter. It’s asking for 2/3 cup of oil so do i put 2/3 cup of butter?
Yes I would sub for the same amount, and melt the butter first
If i want a chewy brownie that isnt dry would it be wise to use oil instead of butter?
If your brownie is dry it sounds like it has been over baked, so I would bake for less time- there should be a little wobble
@@claireelizabethcreates Thanks that helps :)
What can be used as vegetable oil if we don't have that on stock..??
Most types of oil will do fine.. some may impart a flavour (such as olive oil) so bear that in mind
Hye If we have no butter then how much oil we required In place of 50 gram butter?? please tell me😊
help i ran out of oil while baking and i’m thinking of putting some melted butter with the oil since there’s not enough oil, is that bad? will it make a big difference?
Yes you can do that with most bakes
@@claireelizabethcreates thank you 💕 it came out fine
Claire, can i use canola oil for baking cakes?
Yes I don’t see why not.. give it a go 😀
@@claireelizabethcreates Thank you. 🌹🌹🌹🌻🌻🌻
Which is better? Oil or butter? For cookies.
It depends what type of cookie you’re making, the texture and flavour you’d like
Hi Claire, does it make sense to use both butter and oil in banana breads?
Hello, yes you can do.. it will make a lovely moist banana bread for sure 🍌 🍞 😊
What adjustment we have to do with other ingredients if we substitute oil for butter in fruit cake?
You won’t really need to make any other adjustments, just be wary that your cake will be much denser if you use oil.. although fruit cake is pretty dense as it is!
Thanks
You’re welcome
Melted butter or oil in a cake which is better THANK YOU
It depends on what type of cake you’re making.. butter will give a richer flavour
Hello I wanted to ask if I can use 50% of margarine and 50% butter in making cookies and what will be the difference if I'll use pure butter
As well as what is the difference of butter margarine and unsalted butter in baking thank you so much. Stay safe 😘
Absolutely yes.. cookies made with 50/50 ratio of butter to margarine will generally be a little softer and will spread more (depending on the fat content of the margarine). Pure butter will give a richer flavour mostly.. you can use unsealed or salted - if using salted simply omit any salt already in the recipe. Hope that helps! 😊
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Very well explinend👌👍💞
Can I used butter in marble cake instead of oil
Yes I don’t see why not..
I m making a cake that has butter in the recipe. It is almond cake. I want to use avocado as much S possible instead of butter. Have you had any experience?
I have never used avocado as a substitute for butter.. what is the cake method? Avocado won’t cream as well as butter or margarine
@@claireelizabethcreates :) I can do all for myself but when I want to do for a party it is risky to change the recipe ... but I find it difficult 1 cup oil :(((
I would test out the recipe first.. if it works that’s great, and if not- keep experimenting!
@@claireelizabethcreates yes. true. that is what I m doing. with two tablespoons ..:) also I decided to move into baking cookies then cake. because cake cant be done with small amount but cookie can ...
That’s a great starting point.. and good idea with the cookies! Much easier to substitute 🍪😊
Pls can I use melted butter instead of oil ?
Hey, yes you can
For making a cake of 1 pound which is better oil or butter?
What type of cake are you making?
What about cinnabon can we replace the butter by oil?!
You can certainly give it a go.. I would recommend butter though if that is why your recipe calls for
What if we bake a cake without any fat ? No oil . No butter
What will change in terms of fluffiness and flavour?
It depends on the cake, but most likely it will be tougher or even chewy, and quite dry
Can I use vegetable oil for vanilla cupcakes?
Yes you can.. I would use a tried and tested recipe for best results
would I substitute weight for weight
Yes you can try that
Hi. What if I'm using both butter and oil in a cake
What is it you want to know?
@@claireelizabethcreates how do I use both in a cake. my recipe uses oil but I want to add butter so I'm not sure how to go about it
I would have a go at subbing some of the oil for butter, and melt it so that it is a similar consistency for use in your recipe. Experiment and note what the results are.
how much baking soda or powder is needed when using oil?
It depends on what you’re making and the quantity of ingredients
Will groundnut/peanut oil give its taste in a chocolate cake?
I doubt it, although it depends on the quantity.. the cocoa will most likely over power
@@claireelizabethcreates Thank you so much!!
Thanks for the video, I have a question, I wouldn't use oil to make the lamination process making croissants but the recipe calls for butter inside the dough too, would it make a difference if i used oil instead of butter there? Thanks
You’re welcome. Personally I would always use butter or a suitable margarine for laminated dough.. oil may make it a little greasy and you won’t get the same rise as it contains no water.
Which is the best for cake oil or butter!??
It really depends on what type of cake you are making
@@claireelizabethcreates oky thanks ♥️♥️
What do egg do in baking cake
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Hi sis pls I want to bake an oil Cake for my son's birthday, pls can u help me with e recipe and method pls
Hey, there are hundreds of recipes online that are easy to find.. I don’t have a tried and tested one
What about shortening mix? Tnx
Also great for cakes, pastries and biscuits!
If we dont have butter what can we use instead
Margarine will work great- best to choose one over 70% fat
Thank u💕
You’re welcome 😊
Hi
I wish i could subsitude oil for butter because butter is very expensive ☹
For some things you can 🙂
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The batter is looking a lot better than using butter, it all stuck together, rather than sticking to the bowl.
Haha amazing! Glad you’re having success 😀
150 grams of butter is equal to 1 cup or 12 tablespoons oil ?
1 cup of oil is approximately 225 grams
Coconut oil???
Yes.. what about it?
I'm being told that whipping cream works best on oil based cake over margarine?
Whipping cream as a filling?
oil is used in sponge cake too! i once make that but my sponge cake is a bit dry do i need to add more oil ?
It’s risky changing the quantity of one ingredient without changing the ratio of the others also.. I’d need to see the recipe and method to help further