Difference between coconut oil and coconut butter?

[Melody]

Hi everyone, I am on day 3 of my 60 day RAW challenge and I have tons of questions.. but the first one is what is the difference between coconut oil and coconut butter? Can I sub oil for the butter? I'm trying to be as frugal as possible and it seems like the cocoa butter is sooo much more expensive.

Thanks!

Melody

[Mosaica]

Hi Melody, we've discussed this before, so you can find out all the details here.
Hope this helps!

[Carmella]

Hi Melody, *waving*

You're doing great, gal!

I used to think that coconut oil and butter were the same thing, but apparently there is a type of coconut butter that is very different. In any case, most recipes calling for 'melted coconut butter' actually refer to the oil. Coconut oil is solid at room temp. (hence it being sometimes called 'butter'). It's why a lot of desserts (esp. cakes) call for coconut oil/butter as it helps set the mixture.

Cacao butter is even firmer at room temp., plus it has a very different flavor, of course. However, you can still sub coconut oil for it in most recipes.

Have fun uncooking!

[Carmella]

Ha ha... I see that Mosaica, beat me to it!

[Melody]

Thanks everyone !