hmm I wanted to make a cake..but...

I think Crisco would work just fine. I think it's just solid vegetable oil. I know it's a substitute for butter, not sure about oil but it should work. Let us know how it turns out!

 I've read you can substitute applesauce for oil in recipes to reduce the fat.  I'm not sure if the ratio is one to one but I'll bet if you google, it would show up.  Hope the Crisco works for ya and you get your cake fix.  I love cake...mmm.......

well...the cake LOOKS normal lol. Good sign right? I made a Bundt so it held fine and came out in one piece. We're waiting to try it til after Lily's swimming lesson...so here's to hoping!

Its...CAKE! lol...all's well that ends well...Crisco CAN be substituted successfully apparently. At least in a boxed cake mix...hehe.

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Its...CAKE! lol...all's well that ends well...Crisco CAN be substituted successfully apparently. At least in a boxed cake mix...hehe.

Good to know.  Now are you going to share, or not?

I would, but my daughter ate the last slice for breakfast. YES she ate cake for breakfast..it's summer people. LOL.

LOL that made me think about that Bill Cosby skit where the littlest child asks for chocolate cake for breakfast.

I think you can substitute a few things for oil.  I've use applesauce in the past.  Supposedly doesn't change the flavor and is healthier.  A lot of people always use applesauce instead.

I do know that you CANNOT use margarine from a little tub and scoop it out and measure it when making Chex Mix.  It turns into a gooey mess and never gets crispy again.  It must be the stick margarine, 70% veg. oil. 

Also certain cookies I've made call for Crisco and MUST have Crisco, no liquids or margarines.