plain yogurt substitute
in frosting.

Plain Yogurt gives Frosting a tangy creaminess and smooth, spreadable texture. A substitute must whip to the same consistency without being too thin or grainy.

top substitutes

01

Greek Yogurt

10.0best for frosting
1 cup : 1 cup

Thicker, thin with 2 tbsp milk to match consistency

02

Buttermilk

8.0best for frosting
1 cup : 1 cup

Tangy pourable liquid; use cup-for-cup in baking, slightly thinner so reduce other liquids by 2 tbsp

03

Sour Cream

8.0best for frosting
1 cup : 1 cup

Thick and tangy; nearly identical in baking and dips, sour cream is slightly richer with more fat

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04

Milk

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Thin liquid, no tang; use in baking where yogurt adds moisture, add 1 tsp lemon juice per cup for acidity

05

Cottage Cheese

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Thick curds with mild flavor; drain excess liquid first, adds protein but less tang than yogurt

06

Cream Cheese

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Denser and richer; soften and thin with milk to match yogurt consistency, adds richness to dips and frostings

07

Half and Half

6.0
1 cup : 3/4 cup

Lighter, pourable cream; less tangy, use in soups and sauces where yogurt thickness is not needed

08

Skim Milk

6.0
1 cup : 3/4 cup

Thinner with less fat; add 1 tbsp lemon juice per cup for tang, works in smoothies and light baking

09

Mayonnaise

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Rich and eggy; same creamy texture in dressings and slaws, adds fat not tang

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