Eggs are the MVP of most cake recipes, helping to bind everything together while adding moisture, volume, color, and flavor. But if you’re out of eggs (or just want to switch things up), don’t worry—there are plenty of egg-cellent substitutes!
Ripe Mashed Bananas
Got an overripe banana hanging around? Smash it up and use it instead of an egg! One ripe mashed banana equals one egg.
Unsweetened Applesauce
If you’re new to egg replacements, applesauce is a solid go-to. Just swap one egg for ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce, and you’re good to go! If you only have sweetened or flavored applesauce, that works too—just know it might tweak the taste a little.
Vinegar and Baking Soda
Science to the rescue! Mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar (apple cider or white distilled) with 1 teaspoon of baking soda for every egg you’re replacing. This combo helps your cake rise and keeps it fluffy.
Gelatin
Gelatin is a quick and easy substitute, but it’s important to note that it is made from animal protein. Combine 1 tablespoon of gelatin with 3 tablespoons of room temperature water to replace one egg. Then add to your cake batter.
Plain Yogurt
Yogurt is another great swap—just use ¼ cup per egg. Full-fat, low-fat, Greek—whatever you have should work. Unsweetened and unflavored is best if you don’t want to alter the taste of your cake.
Soda
This one’s wild but works like a charm! Just add one can or 120z of soda to your favorite Our Family cake mix, and boom—you don’t need eggs, oil, or water. Different sodas can even add fun flavors, so get creative!
For this trick, you can use regular soda or diet soda. You can also play around with the flavors. Here are a few popular flavor combinations:
Cola + Devils Food Cake Mix = Chocolate Cola
Lemon Lime Soda + Yellow Cake Mix = Zesty Citrus
Doctor Cola + Cherry Cake Mix = Cherry Chip
Cream Soda + Vanilla Cake Mix = Creamsicle
Root Beer + Vanilla Cake Mix = Root Beer Float
Orange Soda + White Cake Mix = Orange Creamsicle
Water, Oil, and Baking Powder
No eggs? No problem. Mix 1 ½ tablespoons of neutral oil, 1 ½ tablespoons of water, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder to replace one egg. It’s a simple trick that works like magic!
Baking without eggs is easier (and more delicious) than you might think! Whether you’re using mashed bananas, fizzy soda, or a dollop of yogurt, these simple swaps can save the day and even add a fun twist to your favorite cake recipes. So why not give it a try? Head to your local Our Family retailer to grab everything you need and start experimenting in the kitchen. Happy baking!