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Suitable egg replacer for baking

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Blahblahblahyadayadayada · 14/10/2018 14:37

Is there a general “fool proof” replacement for eggs in cakes and cupcakes?
I’ve tried the Organon egg replacer and it was ok though maybe not so good in a light, fluffy sort of cake, like a sponge.
I had disastrous results using apple purée in a cupcake recipe today. Although I’m not vegan, I usually don’t have eggs at home, so prefer to use eggless recipes, but I also don’t get on well with flax seeds so I can’t use those.
Any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks in advance.

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SodTheBloodyLotOfThem · 14/10/2018 14:39

I've heard good things about aquafaba (chickpea water)

Blahblahblahyadayadayada · 15/10/2018 06:02

Thanks, I’ve looked up how to make it but I think that’s something for when I have more time rather than last minute cupcakes.

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nononsene · 15/10/2018 06:05

I never have much success with egg replacer. I use a recipe that is a vinegar/crazy cake recipe.

allrecipes.com/recipe/vegan-chocolate-cake/

leeloo1 · 15/10/2018 08:11

Chia seeds are meant to work OK (they didn't for me, but the burgers were rely yummy!).

twinmummawingingit · 15/10/2018 10:46

I don't use egg replaced but you can make great cakes without them.

Let me know what sort of cake you want to make and I'll give you a recipe 😊

Blahblahblahyadayadayada · 16/10/2018 19:52

Thanks for the replies. I use vinegar/baking soda for a chocolate cake and that’s quite reliable but that recipe doesn’t work for cupcakes. I’d just like more variety. So if anyone has a reliable basic plain sponge cake and plain cupcakes recipe, that would be great.

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nononsene · 16/10/2018 21:07

Take out the cocoa powder from the chocolate vingegar cake recipe and replace it with the same weight of flour.

Isitwinteryet · 20/10/2018 08:59

We use a can of coke. Works a treat!!

Blahblahblahyadayadayada · 23/10/2018 21:39

Isitwinteryet, do you use a small 100 ml can or a 330ml one?
Thank you.

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Isitwinteryet · 26/10/2018 23:46

330ml :)

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