What can I use instead of peanut butter for cake?
Almond Butter at 1:1 is the closest match — Very similar consistency and fat content. Milder flavour. If that is unavailable, Sunflower Seed Butter (1:1).
Best Peanut Butter 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 peanut butter?
Yes. Start with Almond Butter at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Top Recommendation
Almond Butter
Use 1:1
Very similar consistency and fat content. Milder flavour.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of peanut butter weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of peanut butter is treated as 258 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Peanut Butter cups to grams →