What can I use instead of avocado oil for cake?
Start with Olive Oil (light/refined) (1:1). Similar nutrition. Use light/refined olive oil for neutral flavour.
Best Avocado Oil Substitutes for Cakes
Pick substitutes that preserve tenderness, aeration, and even rise in cake batters. Cake structure depends on balanced fat, sugar, and hydration. Wrong swaps can create a dense or dry crumb.
Can I make a cake without avocado oil?
Yes. Start with Olive Oil (light/refined) at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
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Olive Oil (light/refined)
Use 1:1
Similar nutrition. Use light/refined olive oil for neutral flavour.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of avocado oil weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of avocado oil is treated as 215 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Avocado Oil cups to grams →