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30 Delicious Desserts without Butter

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A collection of easy dessert recipes made with no butter. Includes cakes, cookies, brownies and more! All delicious, budget friendly options that are made using oil only.

a collage of desserts made with no butter

I love butter and use it frequently in my baking.  But, the truth is, butter isn’t exactly cheap. 

So I’m always delighted when I come across dessert recipes that swap butter for simple oils like canola or vegetable oil instead. They allow me to satisfy my sweet tooth while keeping my grocery budget happy!

Since I know you all love cutting costs as well, I thought I’d share a collection of butterless dessert recipes that I think you’ll enjoy.

Of course, these recipes are also perfect for those times when you simply run out of butter but want to make bake something sweet. Or maybe you are just trying to consume less dairy. Either way, these recipes will come in handy!

Cake Recipes

1

Cinnamon Spice Crazy Cake

Photo Credit: thefirstyearblog.com

This easy-to-make cake is full of spices that make it feel perfect for fall and winter! But it's delicious enough that you'll want to enjoy it year round.

2

One Bowl Yum-Yum Cake

Photo Credit: www.chewoutloud.com

A deliciously moist cake with a fun tropical flavor twist!

3

Best Ever Chocolate Cake (no eggs, no butter!)

This super moist "wacky cake" mixes together in just 5 minutes and is so delicious you won't ever want to buy a cake mix again!

4

Lemon Yogurt Cake 

Photo Credit: alittlebitofspice.com

A simple cake loaded with lemon flavor! For extra deliciousness, top it with the optional glaze.

5

Apple Crazy Cake 

Photo Credit: strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com

This frugal cake is super easy and is a great way to use up extra apples.

6

Hot Fudge Sundae Cake

Photo Credit: www.yourhomebasedmom.com

A warm gooey, brownie-like cake that creates its own hot fudge sauce as it bakes! We love it hot out of the oven.

7

Easiest Vanilla Cake (No eggs, No milk, No butter!)

Photo Credit: thebigmansworld.com

The easiest vanilla cake you'll ever make and so moist, delicious and inexpensive too.

8

Bubby’s Marble Cake

Photo Credit: www.busyinbrooklyn.com

A swirled "marble" cake made with simple pantry staples. Top it with your favorite frosting for an easy, fun dessert!

9

Cinnamon Sugar Zucchini Coffee Cake

Photo Credit: pinchofyum.com

A tasty way to use up zucchini and while this is technically a coffee cake, we typically enjoy it as dessert.

10

Easy Carrot Cake

Photo Credit: inspiredtaste.net

What's not to love about an incredibly moist carrot cake made from scratch with simple ingredients?

11

Mint Chocolate Crazy Cake

Photo Credit: sweetlittlebluebird.com

Mint chocolate lovers will be thrilled with this easy dessert!

12

Snickerdoodle Crazy Cake 

Photo Credit: kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com

This moist cinnamon cake is topped with cinnamon sugar for classic snickerdoodle flavor.

13

Lemon Depression Cake – No Eggs, Milk or Butter

Photo Credit: www.simplisticallyliving.com

This luscious lemon cake is topped with a cream cheese frosting. So refreshing and tasty!

Cookies Recipes

1

No Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Cookies with Oil)

Photo Credit: breaddad.com

This classic favorite cookie gets a remake with no butter. Still delicious and as crave-worthy as ever!

2

Super Soft Molasses Cookies 

Photo Credit: beyondthebutter.com

An old-fashioned classic that is soft and chewy in texture. Full of molasses, ginger and cinnamon.

3

First-Place Coconut Macaroons

Photo Credit: www.tasteofhome.com

Coconut lovers will love this easy, fast cookie recipe!

4

Chocolate Cookies Without Butter

Photo Credit: foodsguy.com

A chocolate lover's favorite! And so easy too.

5

Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies Without Butter Recipe

Photo Credit: www.thefrugalsouth.com

This soft, chewy cookie will subtle cinnamon flavor will have you wanting to make a second batch right away!

Brownies and Bar Recipes

1

The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars (aka Davy Crockett Bars)

These easy bars are the perfect combination of sweet and just a tiny bit salty. And they're ready in just 20 minutes!

2

Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

Photo Credit: www.biggerbolderbaking.com

This decadent brownie recipe will take care of all your peanut butter and chocolate cravings in no time!

3

Apple Pie Bars, Apple Pie Bars Oil Crust

Photo Credit: www.jennycancook.com

Everything that you love about classic apple pie, but in an easier-to-make form!

4

Chocolate Chip Banana Bars Recipe

Photo Credit: www.sizzlingeats.com

These chewy bars are a tasty way to use up ripe bananas!

5

Easy Homemade Brownies 

Photo Credit: www.lifeloveandsugar.com

A from-scratch crackly top chewy brownie made with oil. Tastes like box mix brownies!

6

Classic Blondies 

Photo Credit: www.yellowblissroad.com

A basic no butter recipe that produces chewy, melt in our mouth blondies!

7

Zucchini Brownies Recipe

Photo Credit: www.twopeasandtheirpod.com

Rich, fudgy, full of chocolate chips and delicious...no one will ever suspect that these amazing brownies have zucchini in them! A favorite of ours.

Other Desserts Recipes

1

Super Simple Cinnamon Biscuits

Photo Credit: www.callmepmc.com

All the flavors of cinnamon rolls but so much faster and easier!

2

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Filling 

Photo Credit: whatsinthepan.com

A tasty pumpkin bread that is lightly sweetened, incredibly moist and includes a layer of cream cheese goodness. Amazing!

3

Healthy Double Chocolate Muffins

Moist, chocolatey and made with healthier ingredients, these muffins are perfect for those times when you prefer not to consume as many calories and just want a lighter dessert.

4

Dairy-Free Apple Crumble

Photo Credit: foodnouveau.com

Everything you love about classic apple crumble...just made with oil instead of butter.

5

Healthier Cinnamon Rolls

Photo Credit: www.crazyforcrust.com

You won't miss the butter in these delicious cinnamon rolls!

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