cashews substitute
in cake.

Cashews add crunch and nutty richness to cake, whether folded into batter, layered between frosting, or scattered on top for garnish.

top substitutes

01

Walnuts

10.0best for cake
1 cup : 1 cup

More bitter; works in sauces when soaked and blended

02

Pecans

10.0best for cake
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweeter, similar buttery quality

03

Pistachios

10.0best for cake
1 cup : 1 cup

Similar mild flavor; works in snacks and dishes

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04

Macadamia Nuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Closest in creaminess and mildness

05

Peanuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Roast or use in stir-fries and satay sauces; slightly softer crunch with mild sweetness

06

Pine Nuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamy and mild, great in pesto

07

Almonds

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Softer crunch; works in both sweet and savory

08

Brazil Nuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamy nut, similar in baking

09

Almond Butter

7.5
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Blend soaked cashews into butter; mild and creamy

10

Coconut Meat

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Soaked cashews for creamy texture

11

Coconut

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamy nut, works in curries

12

Chestnuts

2.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamy and mild, works in purees

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