Butter is the most used and a beloved ingredient used to make cakes and other desserts but the fat in butter is not good for health. For those, who are controlling their cholesterol, weight and want to keep away from heart diseases should try some of these healthy alternatives in cakes. Butter is not going to harm you until and unless you have it often or on a regular basis. If you eat it once in a blue moon, then it is completely fine, but if you are one of those people who bake often, then you must read this…

• Avocado – Do you love eating Avocado? Well, if you do then start using it to bake as well. Just make a puree out of the fruit or buy it from the market and use it instead of butter in your baking recipe. This will not only provide healthy nutrients but also add a little flavour to the cake.
• Olive Oil – You must have noticed several recipes suggesting Vegetable oil instead of butter to bake, but it is best if you pick olive oil. The oil is loaded with nutrients that are great for the health. It is also worth the extra calories because they are all good for our body.
• Greek yogurt – If you want your cake to bake well, which is with moisture, then you should go for Greek yogurt instead of butter. This popular food gives an amazing velvet finish to the cake and makes it quite soft. Other than that, it is good for the health as it provides protein. Make sure you use at least ½ a cup of Greek yogurt for the batter.

• Nut butter – Want the perfect topping for muffins, cupcakes or bagels? You can now make a peanut or almond spread of your choice. Though nut butters taste great as spread on toast and bread but did you know that they are packed with potassium, fibre and healthy fats? They can also be used in cakes as toppings.

• Pumpkin Puree – This might sound a little different but yes pumpkin puree works well as an alternative to butter. It is rich in potassium, fibre, vitamin k and several other nutrients. You can use pumpkin puree in coffee cakes and cupcakes or muffins. They will add flavour and make the cake healthy! Use 3/4^th cup of the puree to get the right taste in the cakes.
• Applesauce – Applesauce is yet another ingredient that can help make moist and delicious cakes. Applesauce has a ton of calories but they are all great for the health. The fibre in applesauce helps in digesting the calories which further helps the internal system of the body. You can swap butter with applesauce for baking cakes as it not only makes them moist but also gives a great taste. Make sure you use the equal amount of applesauce in the cake as you would use the butter.

We hope these tips help you out. If you are sending cake delivery to a loved one, make sure you add these notes too!

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