CALLING PLANET VEGAN: Egg substituion suggestions for baking?

13suzie
13suzie Posts: 349 Member
edited 5:36AM in Recipes
Hey Vegan friends: I have to make a cake recipe that calls for eggs - what's your preferred substitution for eggs in baking loaf/bundt cakes?

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  • MakePeasNotWar
    MakePeasNotWar Posts: 1,329 Member
    I use 1 Tbsp ground chia seeds plus 2 Tbsp water per egg and let it sit for about 5 minutes to start to gel. I've heard flaxseed is a good substitute, but I've never tried it. I did try the ener-g egg replacer, but the end result was really dry and crumbly. If I used it again, I'd probably add some oil or applesauce to keep it moist.
  • rbiss
    rbiss Posts: 422 Member
    For baked goods that pair well with banana, that's my choice.
  • 13suzie
    13suzie Posts: 349 Member
    Thanks - I appreciate the responses!
  • reversetinman
    reversetinman Posts: 14 Member
    Tablespoon of ground flax seed with equal part water. Wait 10 minutes and it's ready!
  • KristinDavisBaird
    KristinDavisBaird Posts: 1 Member
    Vinegar. Vegan chef, Chloe Coscarelli, won "Cupcake Wars" using vinegar as an egg substitute and impressed the judges. I think it was 1 tbsp=1 egg, but look it up on the Internet to be sure. Good luck :)
  • vegangela_
    vegangela_ Posts: 154 Member
    I like chia seeds best, and I usually toss in a mashed banana as well. I stay clear of flax in sweet things because it tends to have a bitter taste.
  • rats2010
    rats2010 Posts: 79 Member
    1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce = 1 egg, just make sure to decrease the amount of water in recipe if any is called for or you may end up having to bake it for a few minutes longer
  • Justifier
    Justifier Posts: 336 Member
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  • littlebagofbones
    littlebagofbones Posts: 7 Member
    Aquafaba. It's the water left over from cooking chickpeas. It whips like egg white. You can even make meringue from it. No joke.
  • MamaFunky
    MamaFunky Posts: 735 Member
    I love using applesauce as an egg replacement. It also works well as an oil replacement in some baking recipes.
  • finny11122
    finny11122 Posts: 8,436 Member
    MamaFunky wrote: »
    I love using applesauce as an egg replacement. It also works well as an oil replacement in some baking recipes.

    I agree . applesauce is great for low calorie tasty brownies
  • mygnsac
    mygnsac Posts: 13,413 Member
    I have a friend who uses tofu (1/4 pureed = 1 egg). I've not tried that though. Banana (1/4 cup mashed = 1 egg), applesauce (1/3 cup = 1 egg), 1/4 cup mashed avocado, or flax seed (1 tbs plus 3 tbs hot water (let set for a few minutes..add 1/4 tsp baking powder for leavening) = 1 egg) are the only ones I've tried so far.

    This site has lots of substitution suggestions based on what the egg is intended for (leavening, binding or adding moisture)
  • ATester
    ATester Posts: 17 Member
    psyllim husk. http://www.food.com/recipe/psyllium-vegan-egg-replacer-257208
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    Applesauce or mashed bananas work perfectly with cakes and sweet breads.
  • rats2010
    rats2010 Posts: 79 Member
    You can also use the applesauce as a sugar replacement. Approx 1/2 c sauce for 1 c sugar.
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