Five substitutes for eggs while baking cakes

Subhadrika Sen

Egg acts as a binder when you bake cake, providing structure, moisture and richness to its texture. But you can go eggless with these substitutes!

To add moisture and density to the cake, take ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce as a per-egg substitute.

For richer cakes and breads, add ¼ cup of mashed banana per egg to add a distinct sweet flavour and moisture.

Yoghurt and buttermilk also makes the cake tender and moist. Per egg you need ¼ cup of either.

To make plain cakes which are fluffy and light take 1 tbsp vinegar and 1 tsp baking soda.

If you want flavourless but textural density, then ¼ cup of blended silken tofu will do the trick.

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