I need vegetable oil for a cake mix. I don't have any vegetable oil. What can I substitute?

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LeBec F. · Answer

Canola oil is much better for you than soybean/palm veg oil; both ar neutral in flavor. No need to stock veg oil; just use canola.  Just FYI, olive oil also makes a fine substitute for most oil uses, and olive oil cakes have become very popular on sites like 52.

Nancy · Answer

Yes, or applesauce or plum paste (Lekvar). Also can use animal fat (butter, lard, schmaltz, goose fat) warmed enough to liquify at room temp. most 1:1 for oil, but use 5:4 butter for the oil as it is not 100% fat. These subs give completely different taste, as veg oil is neutral, but you may like it better.

anotherfoodieblogger · Answer

I hear bananas are a good substitute for oil, if you have some.

Shirley G. · Answer

I use Canola all the time.

Shirley G. · Answer

Melted butter or good name brand margarine.

Vogue126 · Answer

Thank you!!  I have canola.

Risa · Answer

canola would be best, sunflower as well.  If you really have no oil, butter or coconut oil might suffice without being too heavy depending on the other ingredients.

I need vegetable oil for a cake mix. I don't have any vegetable oil. What can I substitute?

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