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There are many reasons why anyone may wish to bake cakes that don't include any eggs or oil in the recipes. You might not have any eggs or oil on hand, or maybe you have an allergy to one of those ingredients. Perhaps you simply want to eliminate some of the fat in your cake recipe. Whatever the reason, there are several ways to make a cake without oil and eggs.
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 30-40 minutes
- Total time: 35-45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: 6 to 8
- 1 boxed cake mix
- 2 tsp. of vinegar
- 2 tsp. of vanilla
- 1 cup of applesauce
- 1 cup of cold water
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- 1 boxed cake mix
- 1 12-oz. can of cream soda
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- 1 boxed cake mix
- 12 oz. can of pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup of water
Steps
Baking With Applesauce Instead of Eggs and Oil
Using applesauce will lower the calorie content while still making the cake moist.[1]
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2Pour the cake mix into a mixing bowl. Get a medium sized mixing bowl and pour the contents of the cake mix into it.Advertisement
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3Add the other ingredients. Pour into the mixing bowl the other ingredients and stir it in with the cake mix. Add the vinegar, vanilla, and applesauce and mix the ingredients together.
- Basically, one cup of applesauce per box of cake mix acts as a fair substitute for the required amount of eggs and oil. In a typical cake (if you were making this without the box), one cup of applesauce replaces the two eggs usually asked for.
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4Add the water. Pour the water into the mixing bowl and stir it into the batter. Use a whisk to make sure you smooth out any lumps that might form and keep stirring until all of the ingredients are mixed together into one consistent mixture.
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5Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Don't forget to smooth out the surface of the batter using a flat knife or the back of a spoon.
- Note: Be careful not to splash any of the batter on the edges of the pan; these pieces will burn and become inedible.
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6Bake the cake. Look at the baking directions on the cake mix box and follow them. You will probably bake it for 30 to 40 minutes. Make sure you check on the cake periodically to ensure that it's not being baked for too long.
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7Let the cake cool before serving. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to stand on the counter for 15 to 30 minutes before serving. Otherwise, it may be too hot for you to eat.
- Note: You can also add frosting to the cake, but remember that this will add extra sugar and calories.
Baking With Soda Instead of Eggs and Oil
In this version, you simply substitute 1 can of cream soda for all other ingredients.
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2Pour the cake mix into a mixing bowl. Get a medium sized mixing bowl and pour the contents of the cake mix into it.
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3Add the soda. Pour the can of cream soda into the cake mix until the batter is well blended and there are no lumps in the mixture.[6]
- Note: Do not add any water, just the cream soda. You can also use diet cream soda to reduce the number of calories in this dish.
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4Pour the cake batter into your cake pan. Pour all of the cake batter into the pan you prepared, being careful to keep the sides of the pan free of excess batter.
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5Bake the cake. Following the direction on the cake mix box, bake the cake as directed (usually 30 minutes). Remove the cake and let it stand for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Baking With Pumpkin Puree Instead of Eggs and Oil
Substituting pumpkin puree for the eggs and oil will result in a rich, moist cake.
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1Preheat your oven. According to the directions on the cake mix box, preheat your oven. The box will usually call for preheating the oven to about 350 degrees.
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2Grease your pan and sprinkle it with flour. Use a nonstick spray like Pam to grease your pan. Spray a light layer on the bottom and all four sides, making sure that there is an even coating.
- Once the pan is greased, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of flour in the pan. Gently shake the flour around the pan until the bottom and the sides of the pan are coated with the flour.
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3Pour the cake mix into a mixing bowl.Get a medium sized mixing bowl and pour the contents of the cake mix into it.
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4Add the can of pumpkin puree. Pour the pumpkin puree into the mixing bowl and stir it together with the cake mix. Make sure to get out all of the lumps so that you have a smooth, clump-free batter.
- Note: The pumpkin puree works best with a white or a yellow cake mix.[7] The flavor of the pumpkin will be diminished if you use a chocolate or other strong-flavored cake mix
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5Add the water and mix. Pour in the water and mix it with the pumpkin puree and the cake mix until the mixture is well blended.
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6Bake the cake. Pour the mixture into your cake pan and put it in the oven. Bake the cake as directed on the box, usually about 30 minutes.
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7Let the cake cool. Make sure you let the cake stand for at least 15 minutes once you are done baking it. This will give the cake plenty of time to cool down before you try to eat it.
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I use Coke instead of cream soda?
QamarTop AnswererYes. -
QuestionCan I add cooking spray to the mix if I don't have oil?QamarTop AnswererNo, you cannot. Cooking spray is only to prevent foods from sticking to a pan. It's not a replacement for oil as an ingredient.
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QuestionI want to use a yellow cake mix, but instead of a cup of water, can I use almond milk?
Community AnswerYes. Just add 1/3 cup more of almond milk than what the recipe calls for in water.
Warnings
- Cakes made without oil and eggs are lower in fat and cholesterol, but they do still contain sugar. Make sure you still remember to watch your portion control.⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You’ll Need
- Mixing bowl
- Cake pan
- Whisk or stirring spoon
- Oven
- Ingredients
References
- ↑ http://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/6869/why-can-applesauce-be-used-in-place-of-oil
- ↑ http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/1543-easy-low-calorie-two-ingredient-cake-recipes
- ↑ http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/applesauce-cake-recipe.html
- ↑ http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/1543-easy-low-calorie-two-ingredient-cake-recipes
- ↑ http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/applesauce-cake-recipe.html
- ↑ http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/diet-soda-cake-recipe.html
- ↑ http://www.somethingswanky.com/pumpkin-better-than-cake/
About This Article
If you want to make a cake from a mix without using oil and eggs, pour the cake mix into a mixing bowl, then add in vinegar, vanilla, and applesauce. Typically, 1 cup of applesauce can be substituted for 2 eggs. Stir all of the ingredients together, then pour in your water and whisk until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into an oiled, floured pan and bake the cake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Keep reading to learn how to use cream soda in place of the eggs and oil!
