Substitute for butter in baking

5 substitutions, each re-checked before publication. Quantities below scale live to your amount.

My recipe needs cup of butter in baking → every ratio below adjusts

Applesauce

1.0 cup applesauce

muffinsquick breadscakesnot for whippingnot for flaky pastries

Use unsweetened applesauce for a 1:1 swap to maintain moisture without adding extra sugar.

Vegetable Oil

0.75 cup vegetable oil

cakesbrowniesmuffinsnot for whippingnot for pie crusts

Use 3/4 cup of neutral oil to replace 1 cup of butter for a moist texture.

Mashed Banana

0.5 cup mashed banana

banana breadmuffinscakesnot for cookiesnot for savory dishes

Use ripe mashed banana at a 1:2 ratio for a sweet, dense texture.

Avocado

0.5 cup mashed avocado

browniescakesmuffinsnot for whippingnot for light pastries

Mashed avocado provides healthy fats and moisture in a 1:2 ratio.

Buttermilk

0.25 cup buttermilk + 0.25 cup vegetable oil

pancakesbiscuitscakesnot for whippingnot for cookiescontains dairy

Combine equal parts buttermilk and oil to mimic the fat and acidity of butter.

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For cookies2 that work In cooking2 that work With vegetable oilratio + technique

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