duck fat substitute
in cake.

Duck Fat adds moisture and keeps cake tender. Match the fat's smoke point and flavor profile for best results in cake.

top substitutes

01

Lard

10.0best for cake
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Rendered pork fat; neutral flavor, closest animal fat match for frying and pastry

02

Ghee

10.0best for cake
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Clarified butter with nutty flavor; similar high smoke point, works for roasting and searing

03

Butter

10.0best for cake
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Butter is milder with lower smoke point; adds creamy richness but burns easier at high heat

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