Egg Replacer Only for Cakes
Discover the ultimate "Egg Replacer Only for Cakes" with this quick and reliable recipe perfect for vegan baking or accommodating egg-free diets. Made with simple pantry staples like ground flaxseed or chia seeds, unsweetened applesauce, baking powder, and a touch of neutral oil, this egg substitute ensures your cakes are moist, fluffy, and perfectly textured without compromising on flavor. The preparation takes just five minutes; once the flaxseed and water form a gel-like consistency, mix in the remaining ingredients to create a smooth egg alternative that works seamlessly in any cake recipe. Whether you’re baking a single-layer treat or a multi-tier dessert, this egg replacer is a fuss-free, wholesome solution for delightful egg-free cakes every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons Ground flaxseed (or chia seeds)
- 2.5 tablespoons Water
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoons Neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed (or chia seeds) and water. Stir well and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency. This is your base binder.
Once the flaxseed mixture has thickened, add the applesauce, baking powder, and neutral oil to the bowl.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Use this egg replacer mixture in your cake recipe as a 1:1 replacement for one egg. Double or triple the quantities for recipes requiring multiple eggs.
Proceed with mixing, baking, and enjoying your cake as described in your chosen recipe!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 229 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
