Substitute for vegetable oil
1 cup of vegetable oil can be replaced with 1 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce + 1/2 cup oil.
Scale the substitute for vegetable oil
Enter the amount your recipe needs and the substitute updates.
How to make the swap
Swap into cakes and muffins.
What to watch out for
Applesauce makes a denser, moister crumb.
Notes on each option
- Melted butter: Butter is about 80% fat, so the result is a little less rich.
- Applesauce + oil: Replaces half of the oil.
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What can I use instead of vegetable oil?
1 cup of vegetable oil can be replaced with 1 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce + 1/2 cup oil.
How much substitute do I need for 2 cups of vegetable oil?
2 cups melted butter or 1 cup unsweetened applesauce + 1 cup oil.
Will the result change?
Applesauce makes a denser, moister crumb.