What happens if I don't use eggs in a cake?

Question

My 2 year old is allergic to eggs. I know you can use jello as a subsitute( I don't know how), but what if I did not put eggs in at all or the jello. What would the cake be like? Dry, rubbery, flat...etc.

Answer 1

It's better to use a recipe that doesn't call for eggs then to leave eggs out of one that does(cake mixes etc)

Here is a simple recipe and the cake comes out lovely.

No-Egg Wonder cake

INGREDIENTS:
1 3/4 cup sifted cake flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup cold water

PREPARATION:
Sift dry ingredients together into a mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and beat until almost smooth. Pour into a greased and floured 9-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Frost cake or serve with whipped topping.


Edit: I added a second link below that will tell you what to use as a substitute for eggs in various types of dishes.

Answer 2

You need to find something else to make or a different recipe. Baking is a science its not like making a stew where you can change ingredients to suit your likes/dislikes/allergies. You may be able to utilize substitutes in some cases but you'll have to experiment. Remember - its a science OK? This is coming from a certified executive chef of 30+ years. I do not specialize in baking, but if I was in your situation I would experiment with an egg substitute(the jello idea is good because it is a protein similar to egg whites)

Answer 3

The cake will not rese, it will stay flat i n the pan. You do get recipe that donot need eggs.
here is a recipe

recipe1

White Vegan Cake
Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup soy milk
2 tsp vanilla
Egg replacer equivalent to 1 egg, beaten

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan. In large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Combine remaining ingredients, and add to flour mixture. Beat for 2 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out dry.

recipe2

Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:

1-1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup cold water (or ice coffee)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp vinegar

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Use a small brownie size pan (no greasing required). Mix all the dry ingredients right in pan. Mix all the wet ingredients in separate bowl except the vinegar (important!). Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until all dry ingredients are mixed. Add the vinegar quickly and stir in — immediately put the pan in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 min. Cool thoroughly.

Optional: after you add the vinegar, you can put some frozen cherries, raspberries or cranberries on top of the batter (or you can mix them in beforehand)

Answer 4

You can either find recipes that don't call for eggs--and there are plenty out there--or you can get a box of Ener-G Egg Replacer. Ener-G is a mix of starches and leaveners; it's suitable for people who cannot eat eggs (including vegans). You use 1/2 tbsp of the Ener-G Egg and 2 tbsp of water for every egg the recipe calls for. Make sure you mix the Ener-G and water BEFORE adding it to the batter. And while it may seem expensive, the box lasts forever--it never goes bad.

Applesauce or silken tofu can also be used as egg substitutes. You can also grind flax seeds and use 1 tbsp of ground flax seeds to 2 tbsp of water. Just keep the flax seeds and meal in the fridge or freezer, as they go bad very easily.

Answer 5

Your cake will be dry and won't hold together well. Here are some substitute suggestions:
2 oz of soft tofu can be blended with some water and substituted for an egg to add consistency. Or try the same quantity of: mashed beans, mashed potatoes, or nut butters.
- 1/2 mashed banana
-1/4 cup applesauce or pureed fruit
- One tablespoon flax seeds (found in natural food stores) with 3 tablespoon water can be blended for 2 to 3 minutes, or boiled for 10 minutes or until desired consistency is achieved to substitute for one egg.
- 1 teaspoon soy flour plus 1 tablespoon water to substitute for one egg.

Hope this helps!

Answer 6

Awwe, I feel bad that people are touting this misinformation, but it's not their fault. If you want an egg-free recipe that is easy with oil, sweetener, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla, let me know. Eggs do not cause cakes to rise, nor hold them together. They add fat, which oil can do just as well. The person who suggested mayo was right, but you can also try a flaxseed and water mixture.

Answer 7

I've heard of using applesauce as a substitute for oil, but not eggs. I don't think it would hold together, but really that wouldn't be a problem for a 2 y/o, they are just going to crumble it up anyway. right?

Best of Luck

Answer 8

The cake will not be good. Try egg substitute.

Answer 9

Buy a mix, and try it what can you lose, a couple of bucks?
You could also use egg substitutes on sale in the dairy case.

Answer 10

eggs act as a binding agent,you can get egg replacers for people with egg allergy at the health food store.