Ingredient Substitution Finder
Missing an ingredient? Find the best substitute with exact amounts.
Most Common Baking Substitutions
| Missing | Substitute |
|---|---|
| 1 cup buttermilk | 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (rest 5 min) |
| 1 egg | 1/4 cup applesauce, or 1 mashed banana, or 3 tbsp aquafaba |
| 1 cup butter | 3/4 cup vegetable oil, or 1 cup coconut oil |
| 1 cup heavy cream | 3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup melted butter |
| 1 tsp baking powder | 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar |
| 1 cup brown sugar | 1 cup white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses |
Tips for Successful Substitutions
Substitutions work best in forgiving recipes like muffins, pancakes, and quick breads. Delicate recipes like French macarons or choux pastry are less tolerant of swaps. When substituting, try to match the function of the ingredient — is it adding moisture, fat, leavening, or binding?