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Coconut Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Dairy-free, solid at room temp, slight coconut taste
6.7
vegan margarine
substitute.
5 vegan substitutes for margarine — top pick Coconut Oil at 67% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
top substitutes
02
Olive Oil
6.73/4 cup : 1 cup
Use less, best for savory baking and cooking
6.7
03
Avocado Oil
6.73/4 cup : 1 cup
Neutral taste, use 3/4 cup; best for moist cakes
6.7
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04
Shortening
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Swap 1:1; shortening is firmer and flavor-neutral, makes tender biscuits and flaky pie crust
3.3
05
Vegetable Oil
3.33/4 cup : 1 cup
Use 3/4 cup oil per cup, works in quick breads
3.3
pitfalls to avoid
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Coconut Oil: Solidifies quickly — work the dough fast
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Coconut Oil: Mild coconut taste in baked goods
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Olive Oil: Use less oil; 3/4 cup per cup margarine
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Olive Oil: Olive flavor in sweet baking is noticeable
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Shortening: Completely flavor-neutral; some dishes need added salt
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Vegetable Oil: Liquid oil — cannot spread or cream with sugar
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Vegetable Oil: Use 3/4 cup oil per cup margarine