Q&A for How to Use Applesauce to Bake

Most likely, but it depends on the recipe. You might consider reducing the sugar in the recipe if you are using sweetened applesauce, however.

Use the same amount of applesauce to substitute for oil in your recipe. You could also use half oil and half applesauce (for example, if recipe calls for 1 cup oil, use 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup applesauce combined well). You should also check your cake 5 minutes before the end of baking time to make sure it doesn't overcook. If your cakes are always dry, your oven temp may be inaccurate. Check your oven temp with an oven thermometer for accuracy.

You can substitute 1 cup of shortening with ½ cup of applesauce or prune puree. Keep in mind that this will ultimately alter the end texture and appearance of your product.

Yes! Use 1/4 cup of applesauce per egg and mix well. In my experience however, when recipes call for 3 or more eggs, or when eggs are used for structure, applesauce does not work well as a substitute.

Applesauce isn't recommended as a substitute in cookie recipes. You can try using 1/4 applesauce, 3/4 oil, depending on the type of cookie/recipe.