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First I would like to thank all my blogging buddies for flooding my inbox with recipes using EnerG egg replacer powder. You all know that my husband only does the round up right! I have to give him the content and he will take care of the presentation part. Since he is extremely busy with his office work, he can work on this only on Sunday. So wait until Monday to see what wonders you can create with egg replacer powder.
This month's egg substitute is vinegar. I read in a couple of books that 1 tablespoon of vinegar along with 1 teaspoon of baking soda can be substituted for 1 egg. Both white distilled vinegar and apple cider vinegar can be used. This combination works best in cakes, cupcakes and quick breads. I also read in few forums that 2 tablespoons of lemon juice can be used in place of the 1 tablespoon vinegar. So for this event you could use either, but I have to mention here that I have not tried the lemon juice substitution.
Also I see a lot of baking recipes with vinegar, especially in various vegan books, websites and forums. You can try those recipes also. That is, you could either take a recipe which has eggs and substitute it with vinegar or try recipes which already has vinegar in it and is eggless too.
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David Atuke says
Can you still use baking soda, vinegar and baking powder in a recipe for cakes?
Madhuram says
It depends what other ingredients are used in the recipe.
N says
Has anyone had their cakes boils over and burn using this vinegar and baking soda method? We used this to substitute 1 egg.
Madhuram says
I have never experienced this. N.
Karen Morland says
Any kind of vinegar even apple cider vinegar is not good for you like you have been led to believe ,google Medical Medium apple cider vinegar ,and read the reason why .lemon is the better and safer option or use a banana instead to replace egg and a good heaped teaspoon of baking powder helps cakes to rise xx
Sonam says
After using 1 tbsp vinegar And one teaspoon baking soda. For two eggs We have to use. 2 tbsp vinegar and 2 teaspoon but after baking taste the soda is more and how to solve the problem
Madhuram says
Using vinegar and baking soda as an egg substitute works only when you have to replace one egg. If it's more than 1 egg you shouldn't increase the vinegar and baking soda because it will have an after taste. So you do have to look into some other egg substitutes for the whole recipe or do part vinegar and part another egg substitute.
Angel says
How to substitute 4 eggs?
Madhuram says
If it's for cakes the best substitute is 1/2 cup of pureed silken tofu and 1/2 cup of plain yogurt.
Alena says
I used white vinegar & baking soda replacement for corn muffins. They had a slight aftertaste, not too bad. Do you recommend any other substitute with no aftertaste?
Madhuram says
Use apple cider vinegar and it doesn't leave an after taste. Also how much did you use?
Cat says
Can I substitute vinegar and baking powder for all four eggs in my receipe?
Madhuram says
No, Cat. That combination works only when you have to replace 1 egg. To replace 4 eggs you would have to use an awful lot of vinegar and baking powder and it won't bake good.
Beverly says
I used applesauce for brownie mix once (giardelli mix if I remember correctly)and they came out pretty good, just had to bake a little bit longer. I used flax eggs and vegan butter last time (I don’t remember the brand of mix) and they came out oily, dence and almost too chewy (quite chocolatey though )...I think brownie mixes vary and what works for one may not work for another.
Madhuram says
That's true, Beverly.
Di says
What about using collagen powder derived from beef gelatin?
Madhuram says
I do not use gelatin being a vegetarian.
Cmoss says
I did cupcakes and they turned out better than any other ingredient I've used in place of eggs. I seem to think the chocolate taste better than vanilla though.
Indi Malhi says
Can I use white distilled malt vinegar for egg substitute in baking, please?
Madhuram says
I guess so. I have used white vinegar.
Paula B. says
I use vinegar and baking soda for "depression era cakes", and they are fabulous; I use dairy ingredients, but the non-dairy versions are great, too. There are lots of recipes online for depression cakes; some call them "crazy" or "wacky" cakes. My quest now is egg-free brownies. Flaxseed doesn't work. I have a recipe that uses melted chocolate chips and applesauce; it's decent, but I want to replace the eggs in my cocoa brownie recipe. I'm wondering if baking soda abs vinegar can do the trick. I've had too many fails to want to risk it.
Madhuram says
Yes I too have the recipe for wacky vegan chocolate here. Actually flax seed works for me in brownie mix. I have tried it. For more egg free brownie recipes check here please: http://www.egglesscooking.com/eggless-baking-recipes/eggless-bars-brownies/
Kim H. says
I am on the same quest! Right now, vinegar and baking soda are the only things I have to experiment with, so I will try it and let you know what happens!
Kavitha says
HI. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT EGG SUBSTITUTE CAN I USE TO MAKE THE FILLING OF A MILK TART WHICH USES 2 AND A HALF CUP MILK AND 2 EGGS.
Madhuram says
Probably silken tofu. But not sure because I haven't tried it before.
Jeff says
What a joke, how could vinegar be an egg substitute. Where are the needed proteins, where are the good needed cholesterols. If this is what you call healthy, maybe you should look somewhere else for your health needs. The only substitute I could find for a store bought egg is a free range egg that does not have access to any GMO grains.
Madhuram says
Jeff I guess you are unaware that this website is dedicated for egg free baking/cooking to help people who cannot bake with eggs or cook with eggs. I guess you are also unaware of the fact that there are a lot of children and adults who have egg allergies and eating eggs in any form can be a disaster. I guess you are also unaware of the fact that there are some vegetarians who do not eat eggs not just meat. I guess you are also unaware of the fact that some people in the world do not consume eggs for religious reasons as well. So this is the purpose of this website, to provide egg free recipes for people who cannot eat eggs whatsoever. Such people Google for egg substitutes in baking, egg free cakes, eggless cookies etc and land here. Vinegar, silken tofu, applesauce, mashed bananas, Ener-G egg replacer powder, flax seed meal, etc helps to bake without the use of eggs but gives the same results. Hope it's all clear now.
rashmi says
In vegan cup cakes apple cider vinegar can be use instead of baking soda n baking pd
Madhuram says
Not instead of baking soda but along with baking soda, vinegar makes a very good egg substitute. But should not be used to substitute more than one egg.
Pauly Scheisser says
I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.
I bought a box cake mix that required the usage of three eggs, but the cupcakes were for my vegan niece's birthday party, so I made the substitutions. I made the cupcakes with the appropriate ratios of vinegar and baking soda and they turned out looking (LOOKING) perfectly fine.
I brought the cupcakes to the party and the kids were eager to take a bite. But, as their teeth sank into the fluffy flesh of the cupcake, their faces contorted into a grotesque expression that could only be recreated by biting into these hellcakes. Kids were puking up like fire hydrants. Parents were crying. No one could settle the chaos that my cupcakes had caused. I took a bite in attempt to defend my cupcakes, but ohhhhh man. . .
Needless to say, I am no longer the favorite aunt.
Madhuram says
I have mentioned in the egg substitutes page that vinegar works only when you have to replace just 1 egg. For recipes like this where you have to use 3 eggs it's a good idea to use yogurt, silken tofu or a combination of both.
Sunita says
Hey I want to know the proportion of wet to dry ingredients? Also how do we decide everything suppose I decide to take 1.5 cups of maida then what are the rest of the proportions
Madhuram says
I have not broken it down like that so far Sunita. I usually take a recipe and do changes.
Katie says
Hi there,
Just reading the comments where people are saying the taste of the vinegar puts them off.
I use apple cider vinegar as it has a slightly sweeter taste (and milder) and gets lost in the flavours of the recipe. It does the same job as regular white vinegar.
My sister and I have both used the baking soda + apple cider vinegar method to great success, a recent batch of muffins came out very fluffy and nice.
Hopefully other people have a bit of success with apple cider vinegar too 🙂
Madhuram says
Exactly..I use only apple cider vinegar in my baking recipes.
Austin says
Hi! I have this recipe for a cupcake from a blog: http://amyshealthybaking.com/blog/2014/01/28/skinny-double-dark-chocolate-cupcakes/#comment-364687
It uses
1/4 c yogurt
2 eggs
2 tsp baking powder.
If I were to remove the eggs and sub it with 2 tbsps vinegar, does that mean I would add 2 tsps baking soda, too? Even factoring the yogurt in?
Madhuram says
I think so. I have not tried using vinegar for 2 eggs.
Austin says
Hi. The recipe I am going to use already has baking soda and powder, and 4 eggs, originally. If I substitute, say 2 eggs (that'll be an additional 2tbsps vinegar + 2tsps baking soda), should I remove the baking soda and powder altogether? Mind you, I also am substituting the oil in the recipe with yogurt (originally = 220g oil, now 110g oil and 81g yogurt)
Madhuram says
I wouldn't suggest substituting vinegar for 2 eggs. I'm guessing the taste and texture might not be favorable.
NS says
Hi Madhuram,
I have a wheat bran muffin recipe that uses
baking powder (1 tsp),
baking soda (1 tsp) and
1 egg beaten.
Going by your proportions of vinegar and soda, can I replace that 1 egg with 1 TBSP of vinegar since the recipe already has soda?
Please let me know.
Thanks.
Madhuram says
I'm sure it should work NS.
madinah says
I hate this I tried it on my bread it did not turn out to be so good who ever thinks this is good they have bad taste in food
Madhuram says
It depends on how much you use and in which recipe you use. Vinegar is my go to egg substitute to make cakes, cupcakes and muffins fluffy.
simon says
Hi,
I am using a recipe for a science experiment. I am wondering if the baking soda/vinegar recipe will work, and when I should put the baking soda in, when I would normally put eggs in, maybe? Thanks so much, I really like your website!
Simon
Madhuram says
Just mix it with the dry ingredients (like flour etc). I have heard that adding vinegar just before putting the batter in the oven is more effective but I haven't tried it personally. I usually mix it with rest of the wet ingredients.
Julianne says
I tried using the vinegar + baking soda combination to replace 1 egg in a sponge recipe. The recipe already used self-raising flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. I think the vinegar/baking soda combo meant there was far too much in the way of raising agents because the cake rose then collapsed back onto itself in a horrible mess.
If I ever use vinegar and baking soda again, it would be in a recipe that didn't already contain ingredients that are themselves raising agents.
Madhuram says
That's true Julianne. I would not use vinegar/baking soda with self rising flour.
Chitra says
Hi,
I want to bake eggless vanilla cupcakes. I tried some with flax seed as egg replacer, but my cupcakes came out dense and gummy. Can I use vinegar and baking soda? Will it give a gd result. And also if u have a fool proof vanilla cupcake recipe pls can u let me know? Thank u.
Madhuram says
Check this recipe for Eggless Vanilla Cake.
jack says
I read something similar in a grassroots mag,it works but it's when you put it in that determines the result. I have found that by putting in the egg subsitute last works realy well, and I only use half a teaspoon of baking powder, but if the recipe you are making requires baking soda then there's no need to put it in with the vinegar. Hope this is of some help.
Madhuram says
Thanks for the input Jack. It's interesting to note that you say that vinegar is not necessary with baking soda because all the recipes I have seen so far using vinegar has baking soda in it. Let me look into this subject.
jess says
I think this is off, I tried this on sunday and my cupcakes came out tasting like shit. I think its too much baking soda. Might wanna try cutting down the teaspoon of baking soda.
Pat Nalbone says
😆 I love this website!! The receipes are WONDERFUL!
I am so glad my daughter started eating vegan because I
am becoming a vegan too.
Please keep up the good work. I am spreading the word about
this website! Thank you!!
Madhuram says
Thank you very much Pat.
sukhi says
hi madhuram,
have u got any substitution for eggs that can be used to make all kind of desserts??
Check this link: http://www.egglesscooking.com/egg-replacements/
Cham says
I sent my entry Madhu 🙂
Deepali says
Hi Madhuram,
Its my 1st time. I love baking n decorating cakes. I have used lemon juice as vinegar substitute. I am sending u my favourite chocolate cake recipe for your event that has been tried and tested 100's of times.
That's wonderful Deepali. You can send some pictures too, if you have any.
Priya says
Hi Madhuram,
I am the same priya who was asking you some doubts regarding egg replacement sometime back.I have posted an eggless chocolate cake recipe using vinegar for your event.Looking forward to posting and hosting events in future.
Vaishali says
Lovely choice, Madhuram. I've never used just vinegar as a substitute for egg, so this sounds like a great idea to experiment with. Count me in!
Thanks Vaishali.
DK says
Vinegar, as egg substitute?????????????? 😯
umm...this will sure take some mind wrecking research 🙂
Will try to chip in dear
Thanks DK.
Usha says
I have never used vinegar as an egg subsitute, sounds intriguing...I hope I am able to come up with something for the event. Looking forward to the roundup !
krystyna says
Good to know about vinegar, thanks for this post!
Happy Valentine's Day to you!
Dear Krystyna, happy Valentine's Day to you too.
Sunshinemom says
I use anything citrusy to give me a soft fluffy texture - even orange or mosambi juice does the trick but I always have used this in combination to tofu. Is that alright?
Priya says
COunt me in..never tried bakes with vinegar too..will try to experiment too..
Priya, how can I not count you!
Cham says
I never knew the vinegar can be replaced, I will try to experiment this one. Vinegar is always in my pantry 😉
Sure Cham, would be delighted to have an entry from you.
Asha says
Didn't know about vinegar as egg replacement. Good info! 🙂
Thanks Asha
Sweatha says
Count me in dear.First thing,I will do on reaching India is get myself an oven.Then its experiment time 😐 .This time expect more than anyother replacements as this is in every household.Again,hope ou got my 3 entries.Thanks for waiting 😆
Sure Sweatha. Have a fun trip.