How to Make Cake Mix Without Oil

Prepare a cake mix even without the oil.

You do not need to have oil to prepare a packaged cake mix. Melted butter or applesauce can stand in for oil in any cake mix. You will still need the other ingredients required for the mix on the side of the box. Using applesauce will reduce the fat and overall calories, and using melted butter will add a light buttery flavor. Opt for the oil replacement that best suits your tastes and diet.

Instructions

1. Replace the oil in your recipe with the same amount of cooled melted butter or applesauce.

2. Add the replacement to the cake mix when the instructions indicate the oil is added.

3. Bake the cake for the same time and temperature as listed on the side of the box.

Tips & Warnings

• Prune puree, plain apple butter or mashed bananas will also replace an equal amount of oil in a cake mix.

• Pair darker prune purees or apple butters with chocolate or spice cakes.

• Use plain melted butter or applesauce for lighter cakes such as vanilla or yellow cake mixes.

References

• Duncan Hines: Ingredient Tip -- Butter or Margarine for Oil
• Good Baker: FAQs