Applesauce as an egg substitute?

Question

I am trying to make a plain yellow cake..the mix is in the box..I was told I could use applesauce to substitute eggs...does anybody know how much applesauce to use?

Answer 1

I've never heard of substituting applesauce for eggs. I have heard of doing it with the oil in a recipe and I've done that. You just substitute the amount of oil with the same amount of applesauce. Eggs are kind of important for a recipe and I can't imagine it would turn out the same without them.

Answer 2

Yes. I am a preschool teacher and one of my kids was allergic to eggs; we baked in the classroom all the time, so I had to do my research.

Use 1/4 cup applesauce PLUS 1/2 tsp. baking powder to sub for an egg.

You can also use 1/2 cup mashed banana plus 1/2 tsp. baking powder.

Or 1/2 tsp. baking powder plus 2 TBSP water.

Additionally, you can purchase a powdered egg substitute at most large grocery stores. The product is called Egg ReplacR and it works really, really well in baking. It's vegan, too.

Personally, I liked the egg substitute powder best, water and baking powder second and the applesauce least of all--unless you're making an apple cake.

Answer 3

Yes, it can substitute. Use a measuring cup to see how much the eggs measure. about 1/4 cup to one egg.

for 2 eggs, use 1/2 cup applesauce. etc.

Answer 4

Applesauce is usually not a substitute for eggs, but rather, oil, in a recipe. You need the eggs to hold it all together and make it bake right.

Answer 5

I have substituted applesauce for eggs but I will never do it again.

Answer 6

I've always heard of using applesauce in place of vegetable oil.. It's supposed to make your cookies/cakes moist.

Oh, and healthier, too. Or something like that.