How to Make Cake Mix Without Oil (3 Steps)

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.