Butter vs Vegetable oil
A side-by-side guide to substituting Vegetable oil for Butter (or vice versa).
Use 0.75 cup of Vegetable oil for every 1 cup of Butter.
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Vegetable oil
Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup)
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Notes: Use 3/4 cup oil per 1 cup butter. Best for moisture-heavy baked goods like muffins and quick breads. Results in slightly denser texture.
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Use 3/4 cup oil per 1 cup butter. Best for moisture-heavy baked goods like muffins and quick breads. Results in slightly denser texture. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).
Common questions
Yes — Use 3/4 cup oil per 1 cup butter. Best for moisture-heavy baked goods like muffins and quick breads. Results in slightly denser texture. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).
Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Use 3/4 cup oil per 1 cup butter..
Vegetable oil is one of the options SubSwap lists for Butter. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Butter substitutes.
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