How do you go about substituting coconut oil for vegetable oil in cake recipes?

Melinda

I've never used coconut oil so I'm clueless, any help and pointers are appreciated.

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I use coconut oil a lot as it helps my thyroid condition. To substitute for vegetable oil, use the amount of oil called for in the recipe, melt the coconut oil and be sure that the other ingredients (eggs, liquids, etc.) are at room temperature or at least warm enough so that they do not cool the coconut oil enough to make it solidify. The coconut oil will solidify below 75degrees. I love both the rich flavor and texture the coconut oil gives a cake.
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Edited to add:
This question was concerning using coconut oil for cake. If anyone would also like to sub it for other things...this is what works for me...
To substitute for shortening, I use a combination 1/2 butter and 1/2 coconut oil. (Actually the amount of coconut oil can be reduced by about 25%, so in a recipe calling for 1 cup of shortening I would use 1/2 cup butter and 3/8 cup of coconut oil. If you want to use all coconut oil 3/4 cup of coconut oil should work as a substitute for 1 cup of shortening.)

can you use coconut oil as a substitute for vegetable oil when making brownies?

C G

Its all I have, but I love coconuts!

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I bake with coconut oil all the time and it is yummy! If it's pure coconut oil, it will even add a slightly nutty taste.

If it's the real thing, you'll need to heat it up just a tad first, because coconut oil is solid at room temp.

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can you use coconut oil as a substitute for vegetable oil when making brownies?

C G

Its all I have, but I love coconuts!

Answer
I bake with coconut oil all the time and it is yummy! If it's pure coconut oil, it will even add a slightly nutty taste.

If it's the real thing, you'll need to heat it up just a tad first, because coconut oil is solid at room temp.

Substitute for coconut oil using coconut water?

M M

I'm making something that calls for coconut oil. I have coconut water and common household baking things. Is there anyway to use these to make a good substitute for coconut oil?
I'm concocting a couple different things (some aren't even foods) and I need an all purpose substitute.
Vegetable oil? (keep in mind the consistency of coconut oil) I can't use peanut oil my sister has an allergy.

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No. Coconut water is completely different and contains zero coconut oil. You might as well be using ice tea.

Vegetable oil is fine. Coconut oil has a high saturated fat content and gives your food a thicker consistency and adds an unique aroma to the dish. However, using vegetable oil or butter is not going to ruin it.

Coconut oil is not that hard to find these days. Have you looked for it at your local grocer? It usually comes in a large jar about the size of a large jar of pasta sauce.

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