Neutral vegetable oil keeps cakes moist and is the default everyday frying fat. Whether you ran out mid-recipe or need a dietary swap, here are the best substitutes for vegetable oil, with exact amounts.
Use: 1:1 for 1 cup vegetable oil
Melt and cool slightly.
Slight coconut note unless refined.
Use: 1:1 for 1 cup vegetable oil (in baking)
Swap in cakes and muffins.
Much lower fat; denser crumb.
Use: 1:1 for 1 cup vegetable oil
Melt and cool slightly.
Richer flavor.
The best all-round substitute is Melted coconut oil: use 1:1 for 1 cup vegetable oil. Melt and cool slightly. Slight coconut note unless refined.
Yes. Use 1:1 for 1 cup vegetable oil (in baking). Swap in cakes and muffins. Much lower fat; denser crumb.
Vegan options: Melted coconut oil, Unsweetened applesauce.
Use 1:1. Melt and cool slightly.
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