margarine substitute
in cake.

Margarine adds moisture and tenderness to cake, keeping the crumb soft. The swap must blend smoothly into the batter.

top substitutes

01

Coconut Oil

6.7best for cake
1 cup : 1 cup

Dairy-free, solid at room temp, slight coconut taste

02

Olive Oil

6.7best for cake
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Use less, best for savory baking and cooking

03

Whipped Butter

6.7best for cake
3 tbsp : 2 tbsp

Reduce amount, whipped is aerated

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04

Ghee

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Richer flavor, no water content so reduce by 1 tbsp

05

Avocado Oil

6.7
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Neutral taste, use 3/4 cup; best for moist cakes

06

Salted Butter

5.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Dairy-free, add pinch of salt

07

Butter

4.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Adds dairy flavor and slight saltiness; firmer texture makes flakier pie crusts and pastries

08

Sour Cream

4.0
1:1

Adds tang and moisture; use 1:1 in baking for tender crumb, not for spreading

09

Stick Butter

4.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Dairy-free swap, similar texture

10

Shortening

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Swap 1:1; shortening is firmer and flavor-neutral, makes tender biscuits and flaky pie crust

11

Vegetable Oil

3.3
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Use 3/4 cup oil per cup, works in quick breads

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