Butter is a staple ingredient in most baking recipes, especially cakes and muffins. But what happens if you run out of butter or you are a vegan—what alternatives can you use that will give your dish a great texture and delicious taste? There are actually plenty to try, and here are three of the best.
Oil
Coconut oil and olive oil are great butter alternatives when it comes to baking. They will give cakes a moist texture and you won’t need to take time to melt anything. The olive oil should be high quality, so it doesn’t overpower other flavors. And beware of coconut oil, and the taste of coconut tens to flavor the food slightly.
Applesauce
When cooking with applesauce, try to use the unsweetened variety. Use the same ratio 1:1 for butter to applesauce in a recipe and you won’t taste the difference.
Banana
Mashed bananas work just as well as butter—they’ll give your cake a denser texture and add some fruity flavor. Just convert the amount of butter to the number of mashed bananas equally and you will have yourself a delicious muffin.
