Egg Substitute in Cake

No doubt, eggs are commonly used as a binding agent in baking cakes. In fact, we can say eggs are integral parts of most cake recipes. They give a desired shape and texture to the cake. After combining and whisking the ingredients, eggs are added, so as to inculcate moisture into the cake. In brief, eggs make a cake fluffy and spongy. Depending upon the type of cake, we require the whole egg or only the white portion or yolks.

Though eggs are mostly used for baking cakes, it is not mandatory that we should add only eggs to get the desired fluffiness and texture. If such is the case, then the vegetarians would have not tasted cakes. This is where egg replacements and/or substitutes become a valuable item in the kitchen and at bakery centers. This article is a brief up, about using egg substitute in cake.

Egg Substitute for Cake

Considering the fact that eggs are perishable like raw fish and and meat, unbroken clean eggs may also contain minute microbes, which are not visible to our eyes. Thus, some people prefer using an egg substitute in cooking, rather than relying on eggs. Also, using egg substitute for pancakes becomes a compulsion, if you or any one of your family members are allergic to eggs. Check the following alternatives that can be used as an egg substitute in cake:

Buttermilk
Buttermilk is one of the preferred egg substitute used for eggless cake recipes. What you need to do is add half a cup of buttermilk (instead of one egg) and follow the same directions as you did for baking regular cakes. The only thing is to add less amount of water for making the dough. With buttermilk, the resultant cake will be very soft and tasty.

Pureed Fruits
So, you don't like using eggs and buttermilk in cakes? In such a case, a good egg substitute for baking cakes is, adding pureed fruits. Use 3 tablespoons of pureed banana (for one egg) and follow the same tips for baking cake. Even without eggs, you will surely serve a soft and delicious cake with pureed fruits.

Gelatin
Another popularly used egg substitute in baking is unsweetened and unflavored gelatin. Most vegetarians prefer adding this egg substitute in cake, instead of the other options. For using gelatin in baking cake, mix together one tablespoon gelatin with three tablespoons lukewarm water. Add this mixture for making the cake dough.

Flaxseed
You might have already heard about using flaxseed as an egg substitute in food recipes. For using flaxseed in baking an eggless cake, first combine one tablespoon of flaxseed oil with three tablespoons water (for using in place of one egg). Stir the mixture well and allow it to thicken for a few minutes. Strain the seeds by using a muslin cloth and use the filtrate for baking cake.

Vinegar and Baking Powder
Use this egg substitute in cake, only when you require more than one egg for baking. Mix one tablespoon each of white vinegar and water in a glass. To this, add one teaspoon of baking powder and stir well until the mixture blends well. Now, use this egg substitute for your cake recipe.

For more information about baking cakes, read on:

• Vegan Cake Recipes
• Allergy-Free Cake Recipes

Well! This was in brief about using egg substitute in cake. If you are reluctant to prepare the above egg substitutes for baking cakes, then consider using ¼ cup of applesauce (instead of one egg). You can also find egg replacement products for cakes in the market. This will also give the same fluffiness and softness that you could have expected in a properly baked cake.