What is the best Clarified Butter (Ghee) Butter substitute in Frosting?

Butter is the top-ranked Clarified Butter (Ghee) Butter substitute for Frosting, chosen for how well it preserves Frosting's structure, moisture, and flavor. 2 options are ranked on this page by Frosting-specific applicability.

Why do Clarified Butter (Ghee) Butter substitutes rank differently in Frosting?

Clarified Butter (Ghee) Butter plays a specific role in Frosting — structure, rise, moisture, or flavor — and substitutes that miss the role relevant to Frosting rank lower here than they might elsewhere. The list above is tuned to Frosting, not to generic baking or cooking.

Can I use the same ratio when substituting Clarified Butter (Ghee) Butter in Frosting?

Start with the listed ratio but watch for Frosting-specific warnings below each card — some subs need a moisture tweak, heat adjustment, or companion ingredient to work in Frosting. Taste a small batch before committing.

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Clarified Butter (Ghee) Butter is the backbone of buttercream frosting, giving it body and richness. Choose a substitute with similar fat content so frosting keeps its richness and texture.

top substitutes

Butter

7.5best for frosting

1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Use 1:1; regular butter has milk solids that brown and may burn at high heat, lower smoke point

7.5

Vegetable Oil

5.0

1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Use 1:1 for frying; neutral flavor replaces ghee's nuttiness, works at similar high temperatures

5.0

other things you can make with clarified butter (ghee) butter

biscuits
bread
brownies
cake
cookies
french toast
meatloaf
muffins
omelet
pancakes
pasta
pie crust
quiche
salad
scones
smoothie
soup
stir fry
waffles

clarified butter (ghee) butter substitutein frosting.

top substitutes

Butter

Vegetable Oil

other things you can make with clarified butter (ghee) butter

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clarified butter (ghee) butter substitute
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