Eggless Vanilla Cake: When I posted this eggless vanilla cupcake recipe a few weeks back, I was being asked if it could be baked without the egg replacer powder.
I suggested increasing the quantity of baking powder to substitute EnerG. Some did it and got good results, and some didn't.
I too made some changes to that recipe to bake it without EnerG but did not get satisfactory results.
The cupcakes did not turn out as good as the ones with Ener-G. So I was looking for another eggless vanilla cake recipe which can be baked with simple ingredients and landed on this one.
I had come across this recipe before and didn't get a chance to try it until recently. Since the visitors' request for a simple eggless cake was becoming more frequent I decided to try it, and I would say that I was not disappointed at all.
It was not as fluffy and airy as the cupcakes but it was definitely a decent recipe.
After going through the reviews of the original recipe I have made a couple of changes to make it better.
The only other thing I would like to try the next time is to use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour. I think that particular variation will give a lighter texture to the cake. So do try it when you get a chance.
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Recipe
Eggless Vanilla Cake
Ingredients
- 2 and ½ cups All-purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (I used a 300ml can)
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 350F/180C for 15 minutes. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the sugar.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the wet ingredients individually. Stir the mixture together using a whisk. Some lumps are okay.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap the pan to even it out and break the air bubbles if any.
- Bake it for 25-35 minutes. The first time I baked this eggless cake, I checked it for doneness after 30 minutes and felt I could have taken it out 2-3 minutes earlier.
- The bottom had started to brown more than required. So I did that the next time and took the pan out of the oven after 27 minutes and the cake turned out to be perfect.
- Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and remove the cake after 15-20 minutes. Place the cake on the rack to cool down completely before slicing it.
My Notes
- Try cake flour for the all-purpose flour used in the recipe to get a fluffier cake.
- Freshly squeezed orange juice and grated orange zest can be used instead of water to flavor the cake.
- In Canada we get a 300ml can of condensed milk unlike in the US where you can get a 14oz can (which is approximately 400ml). The original recipe uses a 14oz can, which is why my cake was not very sweet.
Taste & Texture
- The texture of this eggless vanilla cake is neither too fluffy nor too dense making it a perfect base for shaped cakes and decorating. It slices off beautifully without crumbling. The sweetness of the cake is just right if you are going to frost it. We preferred this sweetness even without the frosting. But if you are looking for something very sweet then you have to increase the quantity of sugar anywhere between ¼ cup to ⅓ cup.
- This cake was a huge hit in our family and with our friends. If you can't find Ener-G egg replacer and try the best eggless vanilla cupcake recipe then this plain eggless cake with condensed milk is the way to go.
Sujatha says
I tried Eggless Vanilla Cake recipe and it came out perfect. My kids loved it. Thanks so much for the recipe.
Madhuram says
You're welcome Sujatha.
S says
U copied this recipe from Bhavna's kitchen.com.. This is not ur skill.
Madhuram says
FYI, I have given the link for the original recipe right in my post. I wish you were brave enough to leave your name and a valid email ID.
Mike says
When making cakes, I typically use boxed cake mixes and when using an 11x15 inch pan, it calls for 1 and 1/2 mixes (although I make two box mixes and wind up throwing the rest out). I assume I would need to double this recipe to fill the 11x15?
Also, can you substitute margarine for the 1/2 cup melted butter?
Thanks!
Madhuram says
Yes you would need to double the recipe and melted margarine/oil can be substituted for the butter.
Jeya says
hi Maduram,
if i use unsweetend condensed milk, how much sugar is needed? bacause my hubby doesn't like to use white sugar. the condensed milk i get here has with white sugar. so please help me
Madhuram says
Condensed milk is made with white sugar everywhere. Check out this recipe to use plain milk instead: http://www.egglesscooking.com/2012/03/26/easy-eggless-vanilla-cupcakes-recipe/
Saran says
My cake cracked. Would you hv an idea as to why? I did exactly the same.
Madhuram says
I'm guessing that the oven was too hot. Did you bake it longer than mentioned in the recipe?
SALEEL CHURI says
i am a 13 years old boy.i like cooking.this recipe is very very simple.but the cake is a beauty in looks as well as taste.i will certainly try other recipes.
Madhuram says
Thanks Saleel.
pooja says
hi Madhu could I use just sugar instead of condensed milk?? would that change the baking ...??
Madhuram says
Check this one: http://www.egglesscooking.com/2012/03/26/easy-eggless-vanilla-cupcakes-recipe/
Charlott says
What else can I use than lemon juice or vinegar
Madhuram says
You need either one of it to get the fluffy texture.
Leah says
Fantastic! Had no lemon extrac/zest on hand so I substituted 1/3 cup of OJ and added a touch less milk--turned out wonderful and had a nice zip to them.
Madhuram says
Thanks Leah.
Sam says
I was wondering if I could use self raising flour or plain flour instead of the all purpose flour???
Madhuram says
I think it should work Sam. Maybe I would omit the baking powder in that case.
Parul says
Thanks for such a lovely recipe! My cake came out really good, although I was a bit generous on butter & condensed milk. Please don't stop posting such delighting recipes. :0
Madhuram says
You're welcome Parul.
lakshmi says
if i dont have vinegar
can the vinegar be replaced with something else?
Madhuram says
Twice the amount of lemon juice is a good substitute for vinegar.
mai says
Seems nice with all your recipe , i'll try this first , thank you
V.LAVANYA says
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Deepthi says
Is this cake one kilo?
Madhuram says
Sorry, I don't know Deepthi.
Nirisha says
Hi,
If I use cake flour instead of all purpose, should I still use 2 and 1/2 cups?
Also our condensed milk can is 385 grams. Should I still use the whole can?
Madhuram says
Yes you can use 2 and 1/2 cups cake flour instead of all-purpose flour and the whole can of condensed milk because the original recipe did use more of it. So you should be fine.
Chhaya says
I used the whole 385g of condensed milk cake came out lovely, thanks for your recipes will defo try others x
Madhuram says
You're welcome Chhaya.
geeta narula says
can we make this cake in microwave
Madhuram says
I have not tried it Geeta, so don't know how it will turn out.
Chhaya says
Hi, when you say vinegar which one do you use?
Many thanks,
Chhaya
Madhuram says
I prefer apple cider vinegar over white vinegar.
Chhaya says
Thank for this I made it last nite its came out lovely only thing I need to do next time is place the baking dish on a wire rack whilst baking. My centre was this a little in done even after baking for 35mins. But was scared as the top was browning to much.
I pre heated the micro-oven for 20mins at 180 so not sure why it wasn't fully cooked in the centre.
Many thanks
Chhaya
Dhani says
Thanks for your recipe. My cake only took 23 minutes to bake. It did not fall in the center. However, I did not like the taste and texture of this recipe. The taste was quite bland and the texture was quite firm, not spongy.
Kelle says
I tried your eggless vanilla cupcake recipe for a little boy who is allergic to eggs and it worked a treat 🙂 I've now got to make an eggless chocolate 8" round cake (which I will be covering with fondant).. can I substitute some of the flour for cocoa and use this recipe? Thanks in advance.
Madhuram says
Thanks Kelle. Why don't you try the I Cant Believe Its Eggless Chocolate Cake! or Whacky Vegan Chocolate Cake instead?
Sree says
Hi Madhuram,
I tried eggless vanilla cake recipe WOW it came exactly as your picture. Thank you very very much to posted such a beautiful recipe my daughter and husband are going so crazy about your recipe overnight they just finished all the cake.
Please post some recipes for diabetics also that would be appreciated.
Thanks
Sree
Madhuram says
You're welcome Sree. I'll definitely post some diabetic dessert recipes.