Substitute for butter
1 cup of butter can be replaced with 1 cup block margarine or 7/8 cup vegetable oil.
Scale the substitute for butter
Enter the amount your recipe needs and the substitute updates.
How to make the swap
Swap in at the amount shown.
What to watch out for
Oil does not cream with sugar, so it is not suited to cookies that rely on creaming or to pastry.
Notes on each option
- Vegetable oil: Best for cakes and muffins.
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What can I use instead of butter?
1 cup of butter can be replaced with 1 cup block margarine or 7/8 cup vegetable oil.
How much substitute do I need for 2 cups of butter?
2 cups block margarine or 1 3/4 cups vegetable oil.
Will the result change?
Oil does not cream with sugar, so it is not suited to cookies that rely on creaming or to pastry.