There are many substitutes for eggs for the process of baking or any other recipe requiring eggs. Majority of egg substitutes are available at health food stores or most grocery stores.

 The main functions of eggs are threefold: To act as binders, leavening agents or moistening batter.

If eggs are useful as binders: they can be replaced by Soy Lecithin, Arrow root, Pureed fruits, Flax-seed mix, Silken tofu, Agar Agar ( vegetarian gelatine without flavour). Measurement is ¼ cup of substitute for every egg replaced.

If eggs are useful as leavening agents: Yogurt, butter milk, Commercial egg replacement powder (Ener- G) and baking soda can be used instead.

If eggs are used for moisture: Water, fruit juice or pureed fruit/ vegetable may be used.

Here are the ways in which eggs can be substituted:

Commercial Replacer for Eggs:

Commercial egg replacers like Ener-G, Organ, Bob’s Red Mill and other brands of powders.

To use: Whip together 1 and a half tsp powder and 2 tbsp water in a blender or food processor. At times, more than 2-3 times as much of powder in same amount of water gives good results.

 The result is flavourless, without affecting taste of the baked item. Works best for cookies and other baked goods.

Silken Tofu:

It is a blessing for those who want to avoid eggs. From cakes to scrambled eggs to frostings, silken tofu is a welcome substitute for eggs.

How?  Replace each egg with 1/4 cup of whipped silken tofu.

Result:  Baked goods will not brown as deeply, but they will be heavy and moist.

Best suitable for: Cookies, brownies, breads and dense, moist and rich cakes.

Flax Seed:

Make flax seed powder by grinding together flax seeds at home or from stores.

How: Blend/ whisk together 1 tsp of flax seed powder with water (1/4 cup) to replace each egg.

Result: Baked goods are dense and heavy. They have a nutty flavour of the flax seeds.

Ideal for: Pancakes, waffles, breads, oat meal cookies, bran muffins, etc.

Pureed Fruit:

Non –sweetened apple sauce, mashed bananas, plumped raisins, softened dates and pureed prunes are some of the substitutes for eggs.

How? Use 1/ 4 cup instead of each egg.

Ideal for: Brownies, breads and cakes.

Vinegar and Baking Soda:

Vinegar works well as egg substitute in muffins, cakes and cup cakes making them fluffy and light. Most commonly used are apple cider and white vinegar.

How? 1 tbsp of vinegar with 1 tsp of baking soda.

Ideal for: Quick breads, cupcakes, cakes.

Butter Milk/ Yogurt:

These are used as egg substitutes in cakes, cup cakes and muffins. Vegan buttermilk can be made by mixing non-dairy milk with some vinegar.

How: If there are no other ingredients available to make the cake rise, use butter milk or yogurt instead of eggs. Replace amount of liquid in the recipe with same amount of yogurt or buttermilk.

Suitable for: Flat breads, bars and cookies

TIP:

Substitute for egg wash: Just use dairy/ non dairy milk, dairy/ non dairy butter, oil and light corn syrup (1/4 cup for replacing an egg).

These are some of the substitutes for eggs in recipes. After you make an eggless cake, you can gift it to your vegetarian friend. Use cakes online delivery UK to send your cake to your loved one.

Cake baking is a vital part of British and Irish cuisine. We are ardent bakers, who are most interested in baking the lightest of cakes. The sign of a good baker is mostly his creation of a light and airy sponge cake.

This has resulted in many myths surrounding the baking of a sponge cake. As such, many are deterred by the prospect of making a good sponge cake. But here are a few simple tips to make the perfect sponge cake:

• Groundwork:

Before you start out with mixing ingredients, it is wise to measure and keep ingredients ready so that you don’t waste too much time at the procedure for mixing. You can prevent over mixing the cake by working quickly. Also, if you waste too much time in weighing ingredients after starting to cook, the cake batter will start losing air.

• Preparing Cake Tins:

You need to grease tins and line the bottom with parchment paper. Doing this in advance makes it simple to fill in the cake mix. Less time spent in the kitchen for steps like preparing tins will result in a lighter cake.

• Preparing Oven:

Always pre-heat the oven for saving time. Additionally, arrange the shelves in advance since most sponge cakes do well to be baked in the middle shelf.  This is not necessary if you have an ultra modern fan oven, which enables you to cook the cakes, keeping them anywhere.

• Temperature:

It is vital to keep all ingredients at room temperature. For instance, cold eggs may not whip easily and will not contain as much air as a slightly warm one.

• Sifting Flour:

Sift flour at least three times to remove lumps and aerate it. This enables you to create a light sponge cake. Always do sifting of flour into the cake mix or add baking powder and sifting thereafter. Air is added to the mix by sifting and makes it light.

• Beating The Mixture:

When you start beating the mix, utilize electric beaters at high speed to make air pockets. Now to keep it airy and light, downgrade speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes or till the beaters leave a ribbon trail when you lift them. Avoid beating for too long as it will result in making the mix thin and also lose its airiness.

• Adding Dry Ingredients: 

During the process of adding dry ingredients, make use of a large metal spoon to slowly add the mixture till well combined. Avoid using a wooden spoon: it is heavy and thick and can cause the mixture to squander air.

• The Butter:

Ingredients of cake must be at temperature, but butter or the baking spread you use must be slightly warm (not hot). Butter must be soft but able to hold together. If butter is too soft, it will become oily and the cake, dense and heavy. If butter is cold, it will take a long time to mix in with eggs or sugar and result in over mixing and a heavy cake.

These are some tips for making a perfect, light and airy sponge cake. Above all, enjoy the baking process and get cakes delivered to the doorstep of your loved ones far away from you. Nothing could make for a better way to say you care!