How to Make a Cake Without Eggs?

Moist, melting, indulgent: egg-free cakes have everything to please — allergies, plant-based diet, empty fridge, or simply wanting to try something different. Here are 5 easy recipes that work every time. And if you prefer to order a custom cake for an event, we offer the “Egg-Free” option (+€20) on every birthday and wedding cake in the catalogue.

1. Egg-Free Yogurt Cake

The classic of classics, egg-free version: yogurt replaces the binder and keeps a super-moist crumb.

Ingredients

• 1 natural yogurt (125 g)
• 2 pots of flour
• 1 pot of powdered sugar
• 1/2 pot of neutral oil
• 1 pot of milk
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 packet of vanilla sugar
• A pinch of salt
• Icing sugar for finishing

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, then mix. Pour in the milk and oil, stir until you get a smooth batter. Grease a mold, pour the mixture, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and sprinkle with icing sugar.

2. Egg-Free Upside-Down Apple Cake

An autumn dessert that pleases everyone, even without eggs thanks to the applesauce that takes over.

Ingredients

• 1 kg of apples
• 330 g of flour
• 185 g of powdered sugar
• 60 g of melted salted butter
• 45 g of applesauce
• 80 g of coconut milk
• 90 g of water
• 1 packet of baking powder
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

Butter a cake tin. Peel, core, and quarter the apples, then place them at the bottom of the tin. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Add the melted butter, applesauce, water, and coconut milk. Mix until you get a smooth batter. Pour over the apples and bake for 50 minutes at 180°C. Let cool before unmolding.

3. Egg-Free Chocolate Fondant

Intense, dense, chocolaty: the fondant that makes you forget there are no eggs.

Ingredients

• 200 g of dark chocolate
• 200 g of powdered sugar
• 150 g of butter
• 150 g of flour
• 15 cl of milk
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

Break the chocolate into a bowl, add the butter in pieces and melt in the microwave. Incorporate the flour, sugar, salt, and milk while mixing. Pour the batter into a mold and bake for about 25 minutes at 180°C. A guaranteed gooey interior.

4. Egg-Free Vanilla Cake

A soft and fragrant delight, perfect for children's snacks.

Ingredients

• 500 ml of flour
• 30 ml of corn starch
• 15 ml of baking powder
• 250 ml of milk
• 1 can (300 ml) of sweetened condensed milk
• 125 ml of brown sugar
• 125 ml of melted butter
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the flour, starch, and baking powder in a bowl. In another container, combine the condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla. Incorporate the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour into a mold and bake for 55 minutes.

5. Egg-Free Quark Cake

Light, tangy, perfect for a hassle-free Sunday dessert.

Ingredients

• 500 g of quark
• 50 g of flour
• 50 g of corn starch
• 100 g of powdered sugar
• 1 packet of vanilla sugar
• 1 teaspoon of rum (optional)
• Butter for the mold

Preparation

Mix the quark with the sugar, vanilla sugar, and rum. Add the flour and starch, then stir until smooth. Pour into a buttered mold and bake for 35 minutes at 180°C. Serve warm or cold, with a red fruit coulis for example.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best egg substitute in a cake?

Applesauce (30 g = 1 egg), mashed banana, yogurt, or the baking soda + vinegar mix. Each substitute provides a slightly different texture: applesauce gives moisture, baking soda provides lift.

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

+€20, to be checked directly on the cake page. Available on all our birthday and wedding cakes, at the same rate as other specific diets.

Do you deliver egg-free cakes in Paris and IDF?

Yes. 24h delivery in Paris, 92, 93, 94, 77, 78, 95, and everywhere in France within 48h. Monaco included.

Also read: our detailed egg-free cake recipe and the vegan cake guide.