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    Unhappy Oil or butter? What will moisten cupcakes?

    My daughter is a budding chef, insists on creating her own recipes, we need to know which to add. Help! Ty!

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    It all depends on the basic recipe, both will add moisture. Post one as an example...

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    Oil is healthier and moisture. But the ratios are important. Even replace with unsweetened applesauce.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KarenB View Post
    Oil is healthier and moisture. But the ratios are important. Even replace with unsweetened applesauce.
    Aplesauce is a wonderful thing to add as a moisture maker. I do it a lot.

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    It also helps to bake the cupcakes with a pan of water in the oven(already at baking temp).

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    Quote Originally Posted by tallen3386 View Post
    It also helps to bake the cupcakes with a pan of water in the oven(already at baking temp).
    Yes, esp pound cakes. I have seen Emeril do that.

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