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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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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.