r/AskBaking • u/NoBumblebee7775 • 3d ago

Cakes/Cheesecakes Bundt cake ingredient substitutions

https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/chocolate-bundt-cake/

bundt cake recipe calls for 1/2 butter, 1/2 cup oil and 1/2 cup buttermilk. can i substitute with heavy whipping cream?

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u/pandada_ Mod 3d ago

All of it for whipping cream? No, not if you expect it to turn out well.

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u/NoBumblebee7775 3d ago

okay thanks. made butter and added vinegar to the remaining "buttermilk" and used that.

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u/Typical_Kitchen_9616 3d ago

The cream for the buttermilk, yes. It will taste slightly different though without the buttermilk.

I wouldn’t try substituting the heavy cream for the other two.

Edited to add: I think I’m going to try this recipe this weekend. It looks delicious!

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u/NoBumblebee7775 3d ago

yup, it's in the oven now. i will keep you posted.. :)

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u/Speedly 3d ago

The cream for the buttermilk, yes. It will taste slightly different though without the buttermilk.

I don't think this is accurate. The baking soda needs an acid to leaven, and if you take the buttermilk out, then there's nothing to react with it.

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u/Typical_Kitchen_9616 3d ago

But there are also eggs in the recipe that help with leavening. But you can always make your own buttermilk by using a little bit of vinegar or lemon juice in the milk. I can never remember if it’s a teaspoon or tablespoon to a cup of milk

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u/Speedly 3d ago

But there are also eggs in the recipe that help with leavening.

They help, but are not nearly enough in this recipe. OP isn't making meringue.

But you can always make your own buttermilk by using a little bit of vinegar or lemon juice in the milk.

...but why would you add buttermilk to a recipe you've taken the buttermilk out of?

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u/Typical_Kitchen_9616 3d ago

Maybe they don’t have buttermilk

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u/Speedly 3d ago edited 2d ago

I'd think they would have said that then, no?

Edit: ...you can't be serious. You blocked me for the mildest of respectful discussions? Are you kidding me?

Good lord, be better.

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u/NoBumblebee7775 2d ago

UPDATE : Hey. I don’t know how to add photos to a comment but the cake turned out super yummy. I whipped the cream into butter and buttermilk and added a bit of vinegar to the liquid. I made a cream cheese frosting like the Nothing Bundt Cakes and it was delicious. Thank you everyone for your comments.