Recipes for Cake without Butter
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Looking for the best Recipes for Cake Without Butter that are soft, moist, and incredibly easy to make? Whether you’re out of butter or just prefer oil-based or dairy-free desserts, these cakes. Including favorites like my Vanilla Cake Without Butter and Chocolate Olive Oil Cake prove you don’t need butter for amazing texture and flavor.
These butter-free cake recipes are ideal for everyday baking or special occasions. From fruity loaf cakes and Moist Olive Oil Cakes to elegant tea cakes and indulgent chocolate bakes, every recipe in this list skips the butter but never skimps on taste.
Whether you’re baking with olive oil, yogurt, or seasonal fruits, each cake delivers rich flavor with simple ingredients.
Skip the creaming step and enjoy fuss-free prep with cakes like my Moist Date Cake and this easy Eggless Chocolate Cake.
Whether you’re baking for a celebration, packing school snacks, or simply want a cozy cake for the weekend, these no-butter cake recipes will have you covered with flavor, ease, and versatility.
Recipes for Cakes without Butter
Bake soft, moist cakes without butter using oil, yogurt, or other clever swaps. Perfect for dairy-free needs or when you're simply out of butter.
This easy Vanilla Cake Without Butter Recipe is fluffy, moist and tender with a classic vanilla flavor!
This Chocolate Olive Oil Cake is rich, moist, and fudgy! Made with extra virgin olive oil for a soft texture and intense chocolate flavor. Easy one-bowl recipe!
This Moist Raspberry Cake is an easy one-bowl recipe made with olive oil for a soft, tender crumb. Bursting with fresh or frozen raspberries, it's a perfect 8-inch simple cake recipe!
Moist carrot and banana cake made with olive oil, ripe bananas & grated carrot. This easy one-bowl loaf cake is soft, flavorful & quick to bake!
This Moist Orange Olive Oil Cake is bursting with bright citrus flavor and made with olive oil for a soft, tender crumb without butter. A simple, elegant one-layer cake!
Make the best fluffy Moist Eggless Banana Cake! No eggs, no butter just delicious banana flavor. Ready in 1 hour with simple pantry ingredients!
This Plum Yogurt Cake combines fresh blood plums and creamy yogurt in a one-bowl cake recipe for a delicious dessert with ice cream!
This Easy Lemon Syrup Cake has a soft, tender crumb infused with a simple tangy lemon syrup that is drizzled over the baked cake.
This perfect Easy Vanilla Cake is a foolproof, one-bowl recipe that delivers a moist, fluffy cake every time. Quick to make with simple ingredients!
This Simple Lemon Yogurt Cake is easy, moist and made in one bowl! Bakes in 35 minutes and finished off with a 2-ingredient simple lemon syrup.
This Olive Oil Cake Recipe is a perfect blend of rich extra virgin olive oil and a moist, tender crumb without butter. It's ideal for any occasion!
This Moist Olive Oil Rosemary Cake is soft, subtly fragrant, and butter-free. Made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, and fresh rosemary, it’s a unique yet simple dessert perfect for any occasion!
This lush and fudgy Gluten-Free Chocolate Ganache Cake is an easy-to-make dessert that combines rich cocoa with creamy coconut ganache frosting!
This easy Cinnamon Apple Cake is packed with juicy Pink Lady Apples coated in cinnamon sugar and baked in a tender, moist cinnamon cake.
Enjoy a moist and easy Black Tea Date Loaf, richly infused with black tea and sweet dates, perfect with your favorite tea or coffee!
An Easy Greek Yogurt Cake Recipe made in one bowl with a dense yet fluffy crumb. Perfect with whipped cream and fresh berries!
This Vegan Hummingbird Cake combines crushed pineapple, mashed banana, applesauce, and spices into a double-layered cake for a delectable, sophisticated vegan dessert!
This Chocolate Bundt Cake, infused with cocoa and espresso, features a rich ultra-moist crumb without butter and a velvety dark chocolate ganache.
This Orange and Poppy Seed Cake bursts with vibrant citrus notes and crunchy poppy seeds. Moist, tender, and ready in under an hour. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
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