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No butter? Oil works, with one catch

Out of butter mid-bake? For 1 cup butter, use 1 cup coconut oil or about 3/4 cup vegetable oil. Best in forgiving batters like muffins.

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The swap

1 cup butter = 1 cup coconut oil (or about 3/4 cup vegetable oil)

Good for forgiving batters like muffins and simple cakes. Oil changes the flavor, moisture and texture, so don’t expect the same result as butter.

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