Margarine is often used in recipes as a cheaper or healthier alternative to butter. I used margarine instead of butter in the cake recipe.
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Variety of Uses
Margarine is versatile, used for baking, frying, and as a spread, just like butter. Margarine can be used for frying onions or in baked goods.
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Health Considerations
Some types of margarine have health benefits, like being lower in saturated fats compared to butter. My doctor suggested using margarine to cut down on saturated fats.