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    Vinegar – Overview

    Vinegar is mainly a combination of acetic acid and water, which is the result of a fermentation process. Although vinegar is mainly used in cooking, it has a lot of other uses too including as a household cleaning aid and disinfectant. In the kitchen the main use of vinegar is while making salad dressing. For us egg free/vegan bakers, vinegar is a boon, because it gives the nice airy and light texture without the use of eggs.

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    Types of Vinegar

    There are different types of vinegar. White vinegar, apple cider vinegar, malt vinegar, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar are just a few to mention.

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    Vinegar in Baking

    In general white distilled vinegar and apple cider vinegar in combination with baking soda is used in baking recipes as an egg substitute. Personally I prefer the use of apple cider vinegar in all my baking recipes because it does not have the after taste of white vinegar. One can try both and find out their preference.

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    Vinegar As An Egg Substitute

    1 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of baking soda is used to replace 1 egg in a recipe. It is best to use in recipes which call for just 1 egg. I haven’t tried it in recipes which have more than 1 egg, because I can anticipate that more the vinegar we use the more the baked treat will smell all vinegary. You can also use a teaspoon or two of vinegar in recipes wherein lot of pureed fruit or other dense items is used to make it a bit lighter.

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    Where is it available?

    Finding vinegar should not be a problem at all in this day and age, especially white vinegar and apple cider vinegar. It’s easily available in all the grocery stores or try online.

How to use Vinegar as an egg replacement?

Apple Cider VinegarVinegar…Seriously? Yes, Vinegar works very well as egg replacement in cake, cupcake, and muffin recipes, making it light and fluffy. White vinegar and apple cider vinegar is used quite often.

1 teaspoon of baking soda along with 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Apple cider vinegar and white distilled vinegar can be used.

With vinegar, the baked goods will have an airy and lighter texture. Suitable for cakes, cupcakes, and quick bread.

Vinegar Baking Recipes

Here is the full list of baking recipes that use Vinegar as an egg substitute.

Eggless Vanilla Cake


(from 331 reviews)
This Eggless Vanilla Cake is simple to bake and uses readily available ingredients. The taste and texture make it perfect for any occasion. This vanilla cake recipe can be baked with simple ingredients. With a particular variation that I did gave a lighter texture to the cake.
Eggless Blueberry Muffins

Vegan Blueberry Muffins (Updated)


(from 217 reviews)
It's unbelievable that these light & airy vegan blueberry muffins are made with vinegar, not eggs. This is the best eggless blueberry muffin.
sugar cookies

The Easiest Sugar Cookies Recipe Ever!


(from 91 reviews)
Are you a baking novice and want to impress your family/friends with homemade cookies, which look fancy and tastes "out of this world" good!? This eggless sugar cookie recipe is your best bet.

Easy Eggless Vanilla Cupcakes


(from 74 reviews)
These eggless vanilla cupcakes are light, flavorful and very easy to bake too with readily available ingredients.

Vegan Banana Bread Video Recipe (Updated)


(from 70 reviews)
Having overripe bananas at home? Wondering what to do? No second-guessing, please. You have to try this egg-free, dairy-free, easy vegan banana bread recipe.

Chocolate Layer Cake


(from 29 reviews)
Special occasions call for a special treat and this chocolate layer cake should be it. I bet you would wonder why do we need eggs to bake a delicious and decadent cake once you try this recipe.
vegan red velvet cupcakes

Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes


(from 41 reviews)
Make your special occasions even more special by baking these vegan red velvet cupcakes. Frost it with your favorite frosting and add sprinkles to suit the celebration.
vegan chocolate cake

Whacky Vegan Chocolate Cake


(from 45 reviews)
Are you looking for a very easy vegan chocolate cake? Seeing the ingredients you might wonder, "what? chocolate cake with vinegar?" Be ready to be surprised.

Vegan Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins


(from 39 reviews)
Can whole grain and vegan blueberry muffins be as tasty as its white counterpart? Try this recipe and you will definitely agree with me.
vegan double chocolate banana muffins

Vegan Double Chocolate Banana Muffins


(from 37 reviews)
Overripe bananas should not be a problem anymore, when you have this wonderful vegan double chocolate banana muffins recipe. It's the perfect dessert to please all age groups.

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