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Eggless Cooking!
I'm Madhuram, founder & author of Eggless Cooking, where I share my passion for egg-free and vegetarian recipes. My journey into eggless baking began in 2007, born out of necessity and curiosity.
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Growing up in India in a lacto-vegetarian household, we never used eggs in our cooking. Store-bought cakes and desserts containing eggs were allowed, but bringing eggs home was a strict no. When I moved to North America after marriage, I was captivated by the world of baking through Food TV shows. The idea of creating baked treats at home intrigued me, but my upbringing left me hesitant about using eggs.
I started from scratch, with no background in baking. Armed with the Baking for Dummies book and a basic baking set from Walmart, I began teaching myself the fundamentals. My initial attempt at baking a chocolate chip cookie with eggs was a disaster—both due to technique and my aversion to eggs. That’s when I turned to the internet in 2007, searching for eggless recipes, at a time when vegan and eggless baking were not as mainstream as they are today.
I found inspiration in an eggless banana-carrot cake recipe from a fellow Indian blogger, and its success gave me the courage to explore further. As I discovered a community of food bloggers, I realized there was a growing demand for egg-free baking recipes, particularly from those with dietary restrictions, allergies, or personal preferences. This inspired me to create a one-stop destination for eggless baking: Madhuram’s Eggless Cooking, launched on March 15, 2008.
From a Hobby to a Community
My initial goal was to curate eggless recipes from across the web, but as I honed my own baking skills through trial and error, I began developing original recipes. One of my proudest moments was baking an eggless chocolate cake with silken tofu as an egg substitute for my son's third birthday in 2008. That success fueled my passion for experimenting with egg substitutes like yogurt, silken tofu, flaxseed, aquafaba and more.
Over the years, I have perfected the eggless version of classic recipes and created the best eggless pancakes, eggless vanilla cake, eggless chocolate chip cookies, eggless blueberry muffins, eggless omelette, and eggless mayonnaise to mention a few. Many of these recipes have been featured in various media outlets, including Fox TV. I also take pride in creating signature desserts like the eggless rasmalai cake, eggless red velvet cake, and pumpkin kulfi.
Experience and Expertise You Can Trust
I have spent over a decade testing and perfecting recipes, ensuring that every recipe I post is thoroughly tried, tested, and refined. Not all of my baking experiments were successful—many attempts ended in failure—but I believe in transparency and only share recipes that meet my high standards.
To support bakers of all experience levels, my recipes include detailed sections on Ingredients and Substitutes, Taste and Texture, and My Notes, so readers can easily follow along without feeling intimidated. I know what it’s like to be a beginner, and my goal is to make eggless baking accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
In addition to eggless baking, I also blog about vegetarian recipes that are our family favorites, simple and healthy. Food is my love language, and I want to spread that joy to as many kitchens as possible.
Looking Ahead
After 16 years of blogging, my passion for creating eggless recipes remains strong. With my boys now 19 and 14, I have more time to explore new projects and ideas. I am excited to expand my blog, share more recipes, and continue connecting with my wonderful community of readers.
Alongside my love for food, I am also in the process of becoming a Certified Lactation Educator. Having breastfed both of my children, I am passionate about supporting new and expectant mothers through personal experience and evidence-based information. I have another blog, NursingMoms.net, dedicated to this cause.
I’m incredibly blessed to have found my purpose—cooking and nurturing—and to have a supportive husband who has been the backbone of this blog from day one and any other avenue that I want to explore.
Thank you for visiting Madhuram’s Eggless Cooking. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, I hope my recipes bring joy to your kitchen.
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Raji says
Hi Madhuram,
Your blog is a goto place for eggless baking! I also learnt about mono-di gyceridies from here. Thanks for your fabulous job. Many cake and frosting recipes call for white sugar. I think white sugar is not vegetarian due to its prcessing. How is your thought on that? Please share. I have the same q for powdered sugar too.
Thank you!
Madhuram says
Thanks for the kind words Raji. Animal bones were used in the sugar refining process. I read that, that practice is outdated as more and more manufacturers have moved on to other methods. I don't know where you live and what brand you use, but you can check the website of the brand/company for that information in the FAQ section. Here in Canada, I have tried that for the Red Path sugar I use and they have specifically put that their sugar is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Kate mosier says
i am wondering if you would know if i can make like cookie dough with the egg replacer and freeze it raw for later use. i recently found out i am allergic to severel products and eggs being the highest. I am wanting to make cookie dough, meatloaf, etc and freeze it. Can i do this with the ener-g egg replacer? I have not found anyone that can answer this question yet.
Madhuram says
Yes you can use Ener-G egg replacer to make cookie, freeze the batter raw for later use. I have done it many a times. But I have not tried eggless meatballs because I'm a vegetarian to begin with. So not sure if it will work in the same. I'm thinking some cornstarch, whole wheat flour can be used to bind the meatballs.
Jennifer says
My son is allergic to eggs. We don't have anything containing eggs in our home. I am so grateful for your website. Whenever there's a family gathering and I need to make dessert (which happens often since I like to make sure the food is egg free) I look for recipes on your site because I know that they will turn out well! The first recipe I used was for eggless pancakes and now I'm a regular visitor 🙂 I just want to say thank you!
Madhuram says
You're very welcome Jennifer. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your precious feedback. Much appreciate it.
Swetha says
Hi Madhuram,
All your recipes rock! I have tried a ton of your vegan recipes - mango cake, sugar free, Blueberry, chocolate, vanilla. All of them have turned out splendid !
Madhuram says
Thank you very much for the feedback Swetha.
dhanashree says
Hi mam! How to replace 12 eggs in the recipe? Is it possible make replacement for each egg?
Madhuram says
Wow! That's a lot of eggs to be replaced and I have done for only 4 eggs in a recipe at the most. 12 is a lot and I'm thinking it might not work. What recipe it is?
Sesha says
Thank you so much for your website! My son is severely allergic to eggs and I cannot even have them in the house. Thanks to your website I was able to make wonderful cookies for my family for Thanksgiving without having to use eggs or expensive weird hard to find ingredients. The Chocolate chip cookies are amazing!
Madhuram says
You're very welcome Sesha.
Kapil tomar says
Hello Madhuramji
I want to post something on your blogs if you will allow me please let me know?
Madhuram says
Thanks for contacting Kapil. I'm not using outside content at the moment.
Jayshree says
What should I use instead of Tofu in this recipe
Madhuram says
Which recipe Jayshree? You have commented in the About page.
GAIL YEO says
I've made the vegan red velvet cupcakes and want to freeze them. Is it better to freeze them before or after frosting?
Madhuram says
I have never froze with frosting. So not sure about it. Without frosting will definitely work.
Saman says
My 1.5 year old is allergic to eggs so when I wanted to introduce him to pancakes, I had to google several times for eggless recipes until I came across your blog. Absolutely in love with your recipes, esp the pancakes to the point that I don't use eggs at all now and only make them with your recipe for everyone.
Thankyou for such user friendly recipes for amateur bakers like me!
Madhuram says
You're very welcome Saman.
Amrutha says
Hi
I have tried ur tutti fruti recipe but my cake was a bit dense . I forgot to add the milk and have added half cup more of apple sauce . Could it be due to this mistakes
Madhuram says
Probably. Because pureed fruit gives a heaviness to baked treats.
Amrutha says
Also I had doubled the quantity of ingredients , cooking time had increased considerably to half an hour more and yet centre of the cake was raw . How should I adjust cooking time
Madhuram says
Did you do the toothpick test?
Shibani says
Hi madhuram,
I hope u remember me. I was checking a recipe in my blog and found ur commemts.Thought of checking with you. Love you awesome collections.
I have started blogging again.
Madhuram says
Oh is it!? Sorry my memory has failed me. Will check your blog. 🙂
Ashwini Shivanand says
Hi Madhuram,
I've been following your blog for quite some time and tried few of your recipes too - goes without saying they came out good :). I like the way you compose your recipes. In between my work at office I scribble away your recipes behind requirement docs 😉 to go home and try
This message was long overdue. Thank you for the wonderful blog. Keep up the good work.
Madhuram says
Aww...that's so nice of you Ashwini for leaving such a warm feedback. Thanks 🙂
Nanthiny Raman says
Hi Madhuram.
I have tried your carrot cake recipe. It's really superb! My family loves it a lot. Next I am gonna try your eggless choclate cake. Feeling so excited ya. Just a quick question. When I bake the carrot cake in 2, 8 inch tray, will the cake look taller? Do advice me. Take care.
Madhuram says
Thanks Nanthiny. Yes it will be a little taller when you use 8 inch pans.
Carol says
I've been baking eggless for several years. Thank you for your expertise.
Madhuram says
You're very welcome Carol.
Adrienne E says
It's very insightful to read about some more vegan lifestyle choices. As a private chef I'm required to be open minded and sites like these definitely help me improve my cooking efforts for clients.
Madhuram says
Thanks Adrienne.
Leena Pandya says
Excellent recipes with detailed information about the ingredients and all technicalities . Loved the information of the egg replacer and substitutes.Baked the vanilla cupcakes taking half the measures ,they turned out superb! Thanks a lot! Would love if you could share some authentic tamil cuisine too!
Madhuram says
You're very welcome Lenna. I started another blog for cooking recipes but have not been able to update regularly. Hope will be able to do so more in the future. http://www.VegConer.com
surpreet says
I really like your recipes and also worth trying it i was not good with baking before but after trying your recipes i am confident now .thaks
Madhuram says
You're very welcome Surpreet. Happy baking!
Priyanka says
Hi Madhuram!
I'm new in US. And I can totally relate to your earlier days. I did not know how to use the oven at first. But having watched Masterchef and many such cookery shows back in India, I always wanted to bake! So When I read a potato wedges recipe on Pinterest and tried to make it last week, the fire alarm started ringing because I kept the oven door open for long and the heat was on! That's scared me a lot! So I thought of giving up. Then my husband encouraged me to be careful next time (because he gets to eats things if I learn well) 😉
After that I have carefully prepared eggless cheese muffins, eggless veggie pie and eggless blueberry muffins!
Just today I found your wonderful food site. I'm happy I did. I started reading about you and got inspired. I'll be checking your site more often. Thanks for writing.
I have a baby girl who just turned 1. I'm sure she'll enjoy my baking more onwards.
Good job! Thanks again! 🙂
Madhuram says
Thank you very much for sharing your story Priyanka. 🙂 I remember having to fan the fire alarm quite often during the initial days of using the oven/range. 😉 All the best and happy baking.
Ujwala says
good initiative on eggless cooking.
lakshmi says
I too am in the usa and I have baked a bit in in india.. having 2 kids with younger one only 9 months old fives me less time to cook .. but still I am keen to restart baking.. I was wondering if a stand mixer will be of ant use..I am keen to bake cookies, pizza as well as eggless cakes and bread as well.. would you recommend a good stand mixer ans of no then any better alternatives ??
Madhuram says
I have been able to manage without one so far. But I have cut down baking a lot. Don't try too many yeast bread recipes etc...all I do is very simple, straight forward baking like cakes, cookies, muffins and cupcakes most of the time and electric hand beater serves the purpose.
Buni says
I am so glad I came across this site Egglesscooking.com
Just a question: what kind of egg substitute should I use to make either cookies or cake or breakfast muffins with Barley
flour?
What to consider whenever I use different recipes with different egg substitute??
Thanks,
Buni
Madhuram says
Barley flour has gluten in it, so you can substitute it in the recipes which uses all-purpose flour. But I think using barley flour entirely might affect the taste and texture of the baked item. So you may want to try incorporating half of each. Check out my egg substitutes page for further information about different egg substitutes. http://www.egglesscooking.com/egg-substitutes/
Sheetu says
Love your website and all the lovely eggless bakes. I have tried a few recipes and they all came out well. I am a Punjabi married to Tamilian currently in NJ. Your post bought a smile on my face as we share a bit similar story. Especially baking oven being a storage corner, watching Food TV together with hubby dear and loving DD egg sandwich. I attempted baking with eggs initially however couldn't bear the smell of eggs at home. I am so Thankful to you and some other websites for amazing eggfree baking recipes. Now I bake regularly for family and share it with friends too and get compliments.
Madhuram says
Wow! great to know that we share a similar story, Sheetu. 🙂
Aarti Doshi says
Heyya madhuram, I'm from tamil nadu too.. though not a tamilian but hard core south indian 🙂 and its nice to know that now I can easily open a site for all eggless recipes. Thank you for makin it easy for we vegetarians.. keep bakin..
Madhuram says
That's great to to know Aarti. 🙂 You're welcome.
Devendran Ramaiyan says
Hi Madhu
It is really interesting and inspiring to me since I am also a very cook u know. But since 2006, I keep our Oven in kitchen as u said same like that only.
But I like to use the same to do some baking items but I don't have time to do the experiment now but definately i will come back and do it.
Thanks for the efforts u have taken to build this platform for many people who will get good food with your ideas and innovation and new dimensional cakes and cookies etc.....
Keep doing and exploring to the new ideas and creativity....
God bless you
Deva
Madhuram says
Oh, thank you so much Deva, for your kind words. Baking is not difficult at all. All it needs is passion and patience. Do message me if you have any doubts. I'll be more than happy to help you.
Christina says
Hi Madhuram,
I just stumbled upon your website because we had no eggs left in the house and I've found myself for the past half hour browsing through all your delicious-looking recipes. I love how easy you've made it to follow your recipes and the simple ingredients you use, I've been on other vegan websites and they use all these fancy ingredients that I can't find in Hong Kong where I live. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
My only request is that you add a "save recipe" button so I can go back to them later because I'm so overwhelmed now with all the goods I want to make from your website :)!
Madhuram says
Thank you very much for your kind words of appreciation Christina. I will see what can be done about the "save recipe" option. Thanks for the suggestion.
Aadhya says
Hi Madhuram,
Nice to read abt u.. Am from Hyderabad living in Canada Mississauga city.. U r inspiration to many who donno how to start baking.. Even am worried and didn't try any time to bake as I don't have any idea on over spclly setting temperatures... Still finding a day wn I can start up baking...
Madhuram says
Great Aadhya. I will mail you. Please let me know if you have any questions, will be more than happy to help you with your baking escapade. If I can, you can too.
Huey says
Hi madhuram have tried many recipes fr u...love them. I have same issue being vegetarian cant stand smell egg in baked goods.tq for starting n continuing to blog even after motherhood.tq for sharing
Madhuram says
Thanks Huey.
Kamna says
Hi Madhuram,
I was hunting around for some eggless recipes for muffins and just came across yours . Iam going to try your banana muffins this week. They seem to be great. I've been making banana bread but it uses eggs and this time I wanted to make some eggless ones.
Loved to read 'about eggless cooking'. Thought I saw a bit of myself there ... All the best!
Madhuram says
Thanks Kamna.
jayashree says
Hello, a very nice collection of eggless recipes. Loved your collection as I too beleive in making them eggless.
Laxmi says
Hello
Loved reading your post about your history
I am a pinky that also loves to cook we strictly vegetarian and do not eat eggs
We mostly eat Indian food love just finished making DOHSA and Italy my family loves them
My husband Jai maha Dev has Indian relatives
Enjoyed your comment about the oven many of my Indian friends also put things in their oven like that and I could never understand why
Now I do thank you for that
Just made your vanilla cupcakes with the orange zest love them
Have a great day keep cooking !
Om..
Madhuram says
Thanks Laxmi.
Mazee Africa says
Hi Madhuram,
Hi im from Kenya and am interested in cooking cakes from eggless recipes please let me know how to begin many thanks and please keep in touch a fan for ever thanks
Mazee Africa
Madhuram says
Thank you for contacting me Mazee and all the best for baking egg free. All the recipes I have on the blog are quite simple, especially with the extensive notes and suggestions I have mentioned. Start with basic cookie or simple cake recipes. Do contact me if you have any doubts on a specific recipe, so that I can make your baking experience less frustrating.
Anshumee says
Hi ,
Read your story. I can totally relate to your story parts where the oven initially was a storage place for me too and toasting store bought garlic bread was a big deal for me. Slowly started baking (eggless, ofcourse) and still not a pro with it as with my 11/2 year old son , I don't find that much time. I am so much inspired by your story to do it more often. Thanks for posting your story.
Madhuram says
You're welcome Anshumee.
Pragyan says
Hi, I do hv donut recipe, both egg n eggless, pl mail me if u want.
Madhuram says
Sure, send it to me Pragyan.
Hema says
Hi there!
after years of hunting i finally found your site to help vegetarians like me bake with ease. Thanks a ton for making life easy for all vegetarians! will try the recipes from your site. i have a request though... could you please help me with a donut (doughnut) recipe? I have the energy egg re-placer but sadly never attempted to use it, with your help finally the product is put in use. Thanks a ton once again.
Rgrds
Hema
Madhuram says
You're very welcome Hema. I too am in search of a good donut recipe. Last year I tried one and was not completely satisfied. So will post one for sure when I find the best.
Rekha says
Hi Madhuram,
I came to your website looking for "egg-less cake", that is not hard like a rock and doesn't taste like a wood-bark 🙂
I haven't tried your recipe yet, but I will.
In the mean time I checked out your "About" page and it compelled me to write this comment here. I'm not a good cook, but I am a healthy-eater. Mostly don't cook using any of the Indian recipes, because of health reasons. Anyway, but once in a while I do indulge in less-healthier dishes 🙂
Good luck with your cooking and thank your for these egg-less recipes; I will visit again, definitely. I'm glad I found your site.
By the way, Indira's website has moved - your link is still pointing to old one (I was a regular visitor to Indira's site)
-Rekha
Madhuram says
Thanks for the feedback, Rekha.
mustardseed says
Loved reading your story! I have visited your blog a couple of times and a lot of people I know have heard about your blog. Your blog is the go to place for finding eggless recipes. There aren't many blogs as good as yours with successful and delicious eggless recipes. Keep up the wonderful work!
CurryLeaf says
Hi Madhu,
I have sent an email on your hotmail id. Pls do check and get back. 🙂
Manjeeta says
Hi Madhuram,
"Vanakam"
I was looking for ideas on how to cook beet leaves and stems and came across your site. I did not use the recipe but ventured to be creative! I made it with 'rai', garlic, ginger, an onion, salt to taste and turmeric. It turned out delicious.
Thanks for your wonderful website. I relate to what you shared that you watched but did not cook. I did that and recently took out my late mum's recipes and have been having fun with cooking - that's a new line :).
Cheers,
Manjeeta
Madhuram says
You're welcome Manjeeta.
Rachel says
Hello my name is Rachel and I am 12 years old. At 2 I had a cake with eggs in it. I had a reaction to it and we went to the docter. They tested me for allergies and the result said I was allergic to eggs and penuts. I couln't have any cake,cupcakes or brownies for 10 years. Until one day I came home from school and my grandma showed me your website. I was so happy I was crying. My grandma said she made some "THE BEST CHOCOLATE COOKIES". I took a bite and fell in love. I have made some by myself and turned out great. I thought my egg allergy would stand in my way of my dream to cook. You have proven that thought wrong. You are a blessing to me Thank you Mrs.Madhuram. Your friend Rachel
Madhuram says
You're welcome dear. I'm very happy that you can now pursue your dream of cooking. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to help you. Thank you very much for the feedback.
nitya & viji says
Hi!
Me and my Mom are so excited going through your blog. Both of us are really keen on trying new recipes and we also eat pastries outside but NEVER brought fresh eggs home to try.
Can't wait to give a few of your recipes a go will keep you posted on how lovely they turn out.
Madhuram says
Thanks Nitya and Viji.
Joanne Chua says
Hi Mad,
I am from Singapore. The fact is I have been experimenting at least 10x for a good sponge cake to make a layered cake for my Master (monk).
They either turned out to be too milky, too moist & dense or too light & fluffy.
May I ask, from the pix of the vanilla cake, you mentioned it is good for layered. Is there anyway to make it lighter and fluffier? Otherwise, can I use your cupcake recipe for the cake? Is it too fluffy as in easily breakable?
Btw, I have been substituting butter to oil, vinegar to lemon, flour to cake flour.
Kindly advise & definitely thank you so much!
Madhuram says
I would try this Easy Eggless Vanilla Cupcakes and http://www.egglesscooking.com/2011/08/30/eggless-vanilla-cake-recipe/ for a layered cake. Another thing I would try is baking the cake at 400F/200C for 10 minutes and at 300F/150C for another 15-20 minutes as the case maybe.
Jade says
I am so glad I found this site, after years of being egg intolerant and never being able to find a good recipe with out eggs that worked well and tasted fantastic, it is almost a godsend that I found this. Thank you so much for creating this site with absolutely delicious recipes! I cannot wait to try them all.
Madhuram says
You're welcome Jade. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have regarding egg free baking. I'll be glad to help you.
Daniela says
Hi, I'm an italian Personal Chef with a daughter allergic to eggs. This afternoon I tried your eggless muffins (I made simple vanilla ones without bananas as in the original recipe). They were delicious. Thank you very much for the recipes 🙂
Madhuram says
Thanks Daniela.
CWE says
Really this is the most fabulous site I have been to in a long time! My son was just diagnosed with an allergy to egg whites. I don't do a lot of baking/cooking as it is but I know I'm going to have to start because I can't trust what is sold in stores. I'm so so thankful you created this!
My sister in law found your site and sent me here. Truthfully, I was expecting it to be like other sites that say they are eggless, but actually just use processed egg substitutes (which usually still contain some sort of egg in it!).
Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Madhuram says
You're very welcome CWE. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your comment.
J says
This is a great site. Not being able to make delicious cakes without eggs is a thing of the past.
God bless You and Your family.
Madhuram says
Thanks J.
Chetana says
Hi Madhuram,
I just bumped into your eggless world and simply love the site.
I have never worked with any egg replacer and it makes everything interesting, since I hardly bake any eggless cakes.
Your site is very clever and interesting, will pick few ideas and post you the results.
Till then happy baking.
Cheers.
'The Gourmet Table, Down Under- Live India A Little'
Madhuram says
Thanks for dropping by Chetana. You have a lovely blog too.
radhika says
I have a Onida Microwave-grill-convection at my home. But I donot know how to use it for baking. I am using it for heating only. Any site or advise on how to start baking.
Madhuram says
I don't have experience baking in a microwave oven, Radhika. You can find some information here: http://chefinyou.com/2010/05/baking-in-microwave-convection-oven/
Srimala says
Hi Madhuram,
Like how you discovered many blogs, in the same way I chanced upon yours. Very nice to know that you have so many wonderful recipes and I have already tried the banana muffins. They are wonderful. Will be trying more 🙂 Keep up the passion 🙂
Madhuram says
Thank you very much for your compliments, Srimala. I'm glad that the banana muffins turned out good for you.
Sarah says
Thanks for these egg free recipe. I'm trying to find a recipe we can use for our sons first birthday coming up. He is allergic to milk, wheat, eggs, peanuts, rice, and pears. Can you possibly recommend a recipe for us? Thanks so much.
Madhuram says
You're welcome Sarah. Allergic to wheat is the biggest challenge. I haven't tried a lot of gluten free baking especially cakes but for this Gluten-Free, Flourless, Vegan Chocolate Cake. Do Google for gluten free vegan baking recipes and you might come across some useful information.
Kylie says
Thanks for the great site Madhuram. I teach cooking to kids through the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Programme. Having just started at a new school with a high focus on New Arrivals to Australia I found majority of the kids do not eat eggs. I did not learn this until after my first class where we cooked QUICHE and eggplant pasta. Thank goodness for the pasta.
So I am on the path to learn how to cook without eggs. I look forward to using your site regularly.
Thanks Again...
Madhuram says
You're welcome Kylie. Hope you will like the recipes I have here.