Recipe: Egg-Free Cake

Egg-Free Cake: whether it's for an allergy, a vegan diet, an ethical principle, or simply an empty fridge on a Sunday morning, the good news is you can make a moist, fluffy, and tasty cake without a single egg. Here is the step-by-step recipe. And if you prefer not to turn on the oven, we also deliver to your home 24h in Paris, Île-de-France, and all over France.

Why does an egg-free cake work?

The egg plays three roles in a cake: it binds, it makes it rise, it adds moisture. Each function can be replaced: applesauce or mashed banana binds, baking soda + vinegar make it rise, oil or plant-based yogurt add fat and moisture. The result is impressive.

Ingredients (cake for 6-8 people)

• 250 g of T45 flour
• 180 g of sugar
• 1 packet of baking powder (11 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 pinch of salt
• 240 ml of plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
• 80 ml of neutral oil (sunflower or rapeseed)
• 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan-assisted).
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk plant-based milk, oil, vinegar, applesauce, and vanilla.
4. Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients. Mix without overworking the batter (otherwise it becomes elastic).
5. Transfer to a greased/floured 20 cm mold.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check with a knife tip: it should come out dry.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before unmolding.

Delicious variations

• Chocolate: replace 40 g of flour with 40 g of unsweetened cocoa + add 80 g of dark chocolate chips.
• Lemon: add the zest of 2 organic lemons to the batter + a glaze of icing sugar/lemon juice.
• Almond: replace 50 g of flour with 50 g of almond powder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make a cake without eggs AND lactose?

Yes. Simply replace almond milk with soy or oat milk, and use neutral oil (already lactose-free in the recipe above). The result is naturally 100% plant-based.

Is the egg-free cake less moist?

No, as long as you properly measure the applesauce (or banana) and do not overmix the batter. The baking soda + vinegar combination makes the cake rise like whipped egg whites.

How much does the Egg-Free option cost on your cakes?

+€20, to be selected directly on the product page of the chosen cake. The option is available on all our birthday and wedding cakes, at the same price as other specific diets (gluten-free, lactose-free, 100% vegan, low GI < 35).

Do you deliver egg-free cakes in Paris and the region?

Yes, 24h delivery in Paris, all of Île-de-France (92, 93, 94, 77, 78, 95) and everywhere in France within 48h. Monaco as well. Instant online quote.

Also read: our vegan cake guide.