Best Butter Substitutes for Baking

No butter? These swaps keep your baked goods moist and flavorful with the right texture.

1. Coconut Oil

Replace 1:1

Nearly identical texture in most recipes.

¾ cup oil = 1 cup butter

Makes cakes extra moist — reduce by 25% since oil is pure fat.

½ cup yogurt = 1 cup butter

Lowers fat significantly. Best in muffins and quick breads.