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.
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.
Nutrition
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Cheryl says
I have just made this cake recipe and for the first time I have tried an eggless cake. My children loved it and said it was the best cake i ever made. Thanks to your recipe.
Madhuram says
Thank you very much, Cheryl.
Tina says
Hi, I tried all different recipes of Vanila cake , but my homemade cake does not taste like store bought.
Home made cake taste little different then store bought, kind of All purpose flour taste.
Any tips for it . Thanks
Madhuram says
Please do try this recipe and you will like it, Tina. Maybe you can halve the recipe and make one 8inch/9inch cake and see how you like it.
Sera says
Hi. Can I just add a bit of cocoa and turn this in to chocolate cake
Madhuram says
Yes, you can, Sera. Probably 1/4 cup of cocoa powder instead of all-purpose flour.
Rosemary says
Hi, I used milk 125 ml and buttermilk 125 ml, since I didn't have condensed milk, I made I tbs vinegar + 1 tablespoon water + 1 tsp baking powder I diluted it to make 125 ml I used what I have, it's actually in the oven, waiting to see the results. The smell is amazing.
Madhuram says
That's an interesting substitute instead of condensed milk. Hope you increased the quantity of sugar. Let me know how it turned out.
Divya Gadhia says
Sorry it’s a 10 in cake not a 19 in it was typo error sorry
Madhuram says
If it's just one layer, I mean just 1 10-inch cake you will need to halve the measurements.
Divya Gadhia says
Hi I want to make a 19in round cake. What measurement/quantity should I take please help. Thank you in advance
Jaz says
Can this recipe be used in cupcakes instead of a cake tin? I would love to make for my grandma
Madhuram says
Yes, you can, Jaz.
Harsha says
Hi want to bake this cake? Can you use any vinegar instead of apple cider ?
Madhuram says
Yes, you can. I prefer apple cider vinegar because I feel it doesn't leave an after taste/smell.
Vanya Delyakova says
I made this cake today and soo delicious . Thank you for recipe ❤️❤️❤️
Madhuram says
You're welcome, Vanya.
Monica says
I often bake egg cake but when it come to eggless then it become disaster but ur recipe turn out to miracle for me n cake was really soft n tasty my kid luvd it
Madhuram says
Thanks for the feedback, Monica.
Bee says
What type of vinegar do I need to use?
Madhuram says
Apple cider vinegar, preferably. White vinegar will also work but I feel that it has an after taste.
Jaya says
Tried the recipe and baked for 25 mins. The bottom had blackened .. Don't know why.. Should I scrape the bottom and ice it?
Madhuram says
Did you line the pan with parchment paper or oil/flour it? It's surprising that the bottom would blacken for just 25 mins in the oven. It has never happened to me. Did you set the oven to a high temperature by mistake?
Raj says
Maam when i made this the cake tastes likes uncooked dough though the tooth pick comes out clean whn inserted to test...sad
Madhuram says
That's strange, Raj. If the toothpick comes out clean it means it's baked enough.
Amy says
Hi, my cake cracked on the surface. Other than that everything is fine. I put lemon juice and zest to add in the water but still maintain at the same measurement and it taste so nice. The only problem is I have no nice surface when it cracked May I know why and how to solve this problem?
Amy says
I just cut it but uncooked inside. Help!!!
Madhuram says
Amy, some of the reasons why cake cracks on top are either the oven temperature is too hot or opening the oven door a couple of times to check if the cake is done affects the temperature by letting cold air inside the oven and hence is not cooked through. See if this could be one of the reasons.
Anushka says
Hi! Can I make this recipe in 2 round 8 inch pans? Or 9 inch rounds? Thanks!
Madhuram says
Both will work, Anushka.
AJ says
So if i use a 14oz of condensed milk. It should be fine too?
Madhuram says
Yes, AJ.
Mr L Ndanga says
This is a nice fast cake to bake and when it is not baked it tastes sweet but I cannot wait to eat it cooked
Madhuram says
Thanks for the feedback.
Fern says
I’m a novice baker and tried this recipe twice. Both times it tasted great, not too sweet and fluffy texture ...but the appearance was brownish instead of nice yellow as you would expect from a butter cake. Why is this so?
Madhuram says
Oh really? That's strange. Did you use condensed milk or dulce leche?
Ishita says
Hello,
I have always prepared vanilla cake with this recipe and the quantity comes out really good. Can we half this recipe for a smaller cake?
Madhuram says
Yes, you can halve the recipe.
Christine says
Fantastic recipe! Came out perfect in 25 minutes in 2 round cake pans. This is a keeper!
Madhuram says
Thanks, Christine.
Anita uttam says
Mam i love your cooking skills.. pls help why my cake gives bad odour of baking soda ...im using correct measurment of ingridents..like in 1cup maida i use 1/4 to 1/2 tsp baking soda with 1 tsp baking powder..
Madhuram says
Are you following the measurements given in the recipe, Anita? Hope the baking soda and baking powder are fresh and not expired.
Jashika says
Hi
Pls advise how much orange juice and orange zest should be used to replace the water
Madhuram says
You can use an equal amount of orange juice, that is as much as water. Maybe zest from half an orange.
Hari says
Hi, i thought of making the cake & I found that I don’t have condensed milk.
Instead of condensed milk how much of sugar(in cups)can we add
& extra milk should be added if we don’t add condensed milk
Madhuram says
Kindly check the easy eggless vanilla cupcakes recipe for the milk and sugar measurement.
Falguni says
If I want to make orange cake, with orange juice, orange zest am I suppose to use vanilla and orange both extract? Or only orange 2 tablespoon?
Madhuram says
Orange juice and zest should be fine, Flaguni. If you have orange extract add a teaspoon maybe.
Vrinda Khandelwal says
How much milkmaid should i use in grams or by measuring cup how much?
Madhuram says
I Googled and it says 388 gms, Vrinda.
Cliff says
Hi there, looks fantastic! I'm going to try a lime flavored version. How much milk and sugar do you recommend for substituting condensed milk? Thanks.
Madhuram says
Please check this eggless vanilla cupcake recipe in which I substituted condensed milk with sugar and milk.
Mr L Ndanga says
Are you the person who made the cake Madhuram coz you are answering all questions that people are asking about
Madhuram says
Yes, I am.
Amrita says
I was looking for a vegetarian cake and come across this reciepe and i try this cake today . It came out so soft. It was so nice and smell so good that my kids and husband ate it all. I have adopt this one.
Thanks a lot Madhuram
Madhuram says
You're welcome, Amrita.
Pari says
What else can you use if you do not have 300ml condensed milk?
Madhuram says
You can use a combination of milk and sugar. Please check this eggless vanilla cupcake recipe which is a spin-off of that cake recipe.
Sud says
can I use only baking powder as I don't have baking soda? will that change the taste?
Madhuram says
It might change the texture of the cake.
Saba Ali says
Can I use this recipe to make cupcakes
Madhuram says
Yes, you can, Saba.
Mandeep says
For this receipe, how much cocoa to make it as a marble cake
Madhuram says
Maybe you can divide the batter in half and add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to one half.
Arpita says
Is it really 2tbsp vanilla extract??
Madhuram says
It is, Arpita. You can use less too.
Anubav says
Without oven how to make this cake
Madhuram says
Please Google for baking cake in pressure cooker. I have not done that.
CJ says
Dude, your recipes are always awesome and have never once failed me. I made this with orange juice instead of water because there's a jug in the fridge no one is drinking, and I used 1 tsp vanilla extract so I could use 1 tsp of orange extract. Iced it with some orange flavored icing and crumbled up the pieces I had to cut to make my cake flat all over the top. The pieces I had from the cutting pile were AMAZING. I'm 100% going to use this recipe to make my lemon cake
Madhuram says
Thank you very much, CJ. Orange juice instead of water sounds absolutely delicious!
Rutuja says
Made this using whole wheat flour and double quantity lime juice instead of vinegar. Didn't frost it, less sweet but still tasty. Turned out to be super soft n delicious. First attempt at baking and highly motivated , thanks to you. My 1 yr old daughter loved it, keeps on eating it.
Madhuram says
You're very welcome, Rutuja.
Heena Gaur says
What can I use instead of Condensed milk, and also can i use packed brown sugar?
Madhuram says
I have tried the same recipe as eggless vanilla cupcakes using milk and sugar instead of condensed milk. You can try that.
Deepika says
Hi,
Need to know that baking powder and baking soda are different....??
Actually i am having baking powder only...Can I try making this with baking powder only ?
And what can be used in place of Condensed milk?
Reet says
I made this cake.. and omg it was so yummy! It finished within 1 hour..
Madhuram says
Thanks, Reet.
Ck says
One of the best recipes for eggless cakes!
Madhuram says
Thanks, CK.
bpayle says
I would like to make 3 6inch round layers, should i still use these measurements or half it?
Madhuram says
I'm assuming this measurement should be fine.
Nikhil says
Just made this cake last night, I had to bake it for 45 minutes it turned out perfect, this is a very good recipe, thanks!
Madhuram says
You're welcome, Nikhil.
Tulika says
What can I use instead of vinegar??
Madhuram says
Double the quantity of lemon juice is the usual substitute for vinegar, but I have not tried that in this recipe.
Maryam says
Hello! If we replace the all purpose flour with cake flour, should I still be adding the baking powder and soda still? Thanks
Madhuram says
Yes you should use, Maryam. You won't have to add the leavening agents if you use self rising flour.
Raju Kurhe says
As per above recipe cake is , but I want commercial by home bakery, this type of eggless cake is costly. I want eggless premix recipe for venilla and chocolate cake premix recipe. in this recipe I take ingredients as follows plan flour 11/2cup, milk powder 1/4cup, sugar 3/4 cup, banking powder 2 teaspoon , baking soda 1/2teaspoon, 1 teaspoon vanilla essence, pinch of salt, 2 tablespoon cornflower all mix well than add 1 cup water and 1/4 cup edible oil than mix well surve in tin with dusting gresing than beak
But in this cake all is well not proper bake in my home gas pot oven , I want to guide me I am in right way this recipe or any changes, please guide me, very very thankful.
Madhuram says
Sorry I don't have experience in commercial baking and creating baking mixes.
Priyanka sinha says
may i know the volume of the cup??
Madhuram says
Can you please check the baking measurements page, Priyanka for the conversion?
sindhu says
I made this cake and it's come out perfect. thanks much.
Madhuram says
You're welcome, Sindhu.
Rpassa says
I've used this recipe 3 times, each one year apart. I used a circular pan for cakes, I think it's a 9 inch diameter. Instead of 25-30 mins, I leave it in the oven for 50 minutes, and it comes out fully baked.
Madhuram says
Thanks for the feedback.
Maira says
I love this cake
Madhuram says
Thank you, Maira.
Bambi says
When you say Vinegar, is that normal brown malt vinegar?
Madhuram says
White vinegar or apple cider vinegar but I prefer the latter.
Faye says
Can I turn this into a marble cake? So divide the batter and add coco powder in one half and swirl the two in the pan?
Madhuram says
You can try this marble cake recipe instead, Faye.