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Posted by Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking on July 22, 2023

Margarine: Looking to convert measurements between cups (c), grams (g), ounces (oz), teaspoons (tsp), and tablespoons (tbsp) for your recipes?

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Margarine Measurements Conversion in Cups, Grams, Ounces, Teaspoons and Tablespoons

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What is margarine?

Margarine is a vegetable oil-based spread designed as a substitute for butter.

Created in the 19th century to address butter shortages, it has become a popular alternative due to its lower cost and reduced saturated fat content.

Typically made from soybean, canola, or sunflower oils, margarine is processed to solidify the oils and create a spreadable consistency. It often contains added emulsifiers, colourants, and flavourings to mimic the taste and appearance of butter.

Over time, formulations have evolved, offering varieties with less trans fat and improved nutritional profiles. However, opinions on its health benefits remain divided, with some preferring natural butter or other spreads for cooking and baking.

Margarine

amount, in volume	amount, in grams (g)	amount, in ounces (oz)
⅛ tsp	0.6 g	0.02 oz
¼ tsp	1.2 g	0.04 oz
½ tsp	2.4 g	0.08 oz
¾ tsp	3.5 g	0.12 oz
1 tsp	5 g	0.18 oz
½ tbsp	7 g	0.25 oz
1 tbsp	14 g	0.5 oz
¼ cup	57 g	2 oz
⅓ cup	76 g	2.7 oz
½ cup	114 g	4 oz
¾ cup	170 g	6 oz
1 cup	227 g	8 oz

Recipes with Margarine

Looking for recipe inspiration? Here are a few recipes that call for butter that work well when substituted with margarine:

Banoffee Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cherry & Almond Bundt Cake

Cherry Coke Cupcakes

Fall Spice Swiss Roll Cake

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Posted by Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking on July 22, 2023