Cake Recipes Using Buttermilk. This cake calls for softened butter, not oil. I tried this recipe yesterday, and it was DELICIOUS!
It's also a snap to make. Add one quarter of the dry mixture to the butter-egg mixture and then add the vanilla and a third of the buttermilk. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Save Recipe.
An easy Buttermilk Substitute recipe and a guide for How to Make Buttermilk including dairy free and vegan buttermilk.
Can I use plain yogurt in place of buttermilk?
Milk: You can use any kind of milk that you prefer for this recipe. This low-fat version uses a combination of pureed canned pears and canola oil, along with a touch of butter, for a moist, rich result. It's much more efficient and an easier way to feed the masses, i.e, my growing boys.