Can I make a cake without tahini?
Yes. Start with Peanut Butter at 1:1. Sweeter and nuttier. Different flavour but same texture role.
Best Tahini 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 tahini?
Yes. Start with Peanut Butter at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Top Recommendation
Peanut Butter
Use 1:1
Sweeter and nuttier. Different flavour but same texture role.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of tahini weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of tahini is treated as 252 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Tahini cups to grams →Alternative Options for Cakes
Common Questions for Cakes
What can I use instead of tahini for cake?
Top options are Peanut Butter (1:1) plus Almond Butter (1:1).
Best tahini substitute for cake?
Peanut Butter is the top pick here. Use 1:1 and adjust only after a test bake.
How do I substitute tahini in cake batter?
Replace using 1:1, mix as usual, then tune liquid and bake time in small steps if needed.