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Eggless Vanilla Cupcakes

Modified: Sep 7, 2024 by Madhuram · 398 Comments.

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Eggless Vanilla Cupcakes: Eureka! Eureka! I'm very happy to let you all know that I have found something that I have been looking for the past 3 years. I really cannot contain my excitement!

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I guess you all are wondering what I'm talking about. If you were like me you too will join me to celebrate the discovery of an amazing recipe for eggless vanilla cupcakes.

You guys cannot believe how many recipes I have tried so far to find the perfect eggless white/vanilla cake. Now I can confidently tell you that my search has ended. This is it!

Many many thanks to Colleen Patrick - Goudreau for creating this awesome vanilla cupcake recipe. I found this in her Joy of Vegan Baking cookbook.

I had bookmarked this nearly 2 years back but got a chance to try it only this week.

I wish I had tried it earlier which would have saved me a lot of time and ingredients. I'm glad that I baked it at least now.

As the original recipe is vegan, I substituted dairy butter for the vegan butter and 2% milk for the non-dairy milk. Other than that I followed the original recipe. I cannot wait to try the vegan version too.

The version I tried with butter gave the cupcakes a very good buttery flavor. Other than the few minor changes I have suggested in the My Notes section, I wouldn't change anything else about the recipe. This is a keeper.

Do try it and I'm sure you are going to get a ton of compliments. For the frosting I followed the vegan buttercream icing recipe but used all butter instead of shortening.

How to make eggless vanilla cupcakes?

1. Preheat the oven at 375F/190C for 15 minutes. Grease the muffin tins lightly or line it with paper liners. I brushed the inside of the liners with melted butter which gave a nice color on the sides of the cupcakes.

2. Whip the egg replacer powder and 3 tablespoons of water, preferably in a blender for better results. Or just do it hand. The mixture should be frothy.

3. Add the milk and ¼ cup of water to the egg replacer mixture and stir it well.

4. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.

5. In another large bowl, put the melted butter.

6. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This may take up to 2-3 minutes.

7. Add the vanilla extract and remaining ¼ cup of water, and beat well.

8. Add the flour mixture and the egg replacer/milk mixture in parts alternating. (See My Notes). Beat until combined.

10. Fill in the muffin cups ¾th full and bake for about 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Mine was done around 24 minutes (See My Notes).

11. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Then apply frosting as needed.

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Eggless Vanilla Cupcakes

Vanilla Cupcakes

Madhuram
My search for the perfect eggless vanilla cupcakes has ended with this awesome recipe.
4.89 from 67 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 33 minutes mins
Cooling Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 8 minutes mins
Course Cupcakes
Cuisine American
Servings 15 Cupcakes
Calories 210 kcal
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Ener-G egg replacer powder
  • 3 tablespoons lukewarm water
  • 1 and ¾ cups Milk (I used 2%)
  • ½ cup Water, divided
  • ½ cup Butter, melted
  • 1 and ¼ cups Sugar (See Notes)
  • 1 and ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract (See My Notes)
  • 2 and ½ cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 and ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 375F/190C for 15 minutes. Grease the muffin tins lightly or line it with paper liners. I brushed the inside of the liners with melted butter which gave a nice color on the sides of the cupcakes
  • Whip the egg replacer powder and 3 tablespoons of water, preferably in a blender for better results. Or just do it hand. The mixture should be frothy.
  • Add the milk and ¼ cup of water to the egg replacer mixture and stir it well.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.
  • In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This may take upto 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla extract and remaining ¼ cup of water, and beat well.
  • Add the flour mixture and the egg replacer/milk mixture in parts alternating. (See My Notes)
  • Beat until combined.
  • Fill in the muffin cups ¾th full and bake for about 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Mine was done around 24 minutes (See My Notes).
  • Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.

My Notes

  1. The original recipe called for 1 and ½ cups of sugar and that's what I used too and we felt that the cupcakes were very sweet. So I would definitely recommend to scale it down to 1 and ¼ cups, especially if you are going to frost it.
  2. I would increase the quantity of vanilla extract to 2 teaspoons.
  3. The original recipe mentioned to "just" mix together the flour and the egg replacer mixture with the creamed butter and sugar. I did the same (even though I was thinking at the back of my mind that I should not) and the batter had a lot of small lumps. Had I done that in parts alternating between the flour and milk mixture I could have avoided the lumps and would have got a smooth batter. I was hesitant to beat the mixture further to dissolve the lumps fearing it would toughen the cupcake. I expected the lumps to dissolve while baking but it did show up in the cupcakes but fortunately, it did not mess up with the taste or texture.
  4. The toothpick came out clean at the 24th minute but I left the cupcakes in the oven for another minute or so, which I think slightly hardened the tops. But it softened after a couple of hours. Anyhow the next time I try these I will check for doneness around the 22nd minute itself.
  5. I'm also thinking of using cake flour instead of all-purpose flour when I try it the next time. I think it will give even softer cupcakes.
  6. The serving size mentioned in the original recipe was 10-12 cupcakes but I got about 15.

Taste & Texture

Hands down this is the best eggless vanilla cupcake/cake I have ever baked. These vanilla cupcakes have a very soft, light and fluffy texture. Once you remove the paper liner you can clearly see the sponge like airy texture on the side of the cupcakes, just like you can find it on the usual cupcakes made with eggs.
It tastes great too. This is a hit in our house. The only change I recommend is decreasing the quantity of sugar a wee bit especially if you want to frost it.

Nutrition

Serving: 15g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.4g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 6.9g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 6mg
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  1. Ushma says

    May 02, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    Hi
    Great recipe. However, the bottom of the cake came out 'rubbery' texture. I used cake flour instead of all purpose flour. I followed all the steps as you mentioned. Can you suggest any reason why it came out like this? I used hand mixer to mix the batter.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      May 04, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      Maybe the baking time was more or did you by any chance over mix the batter?. If you did everything else right, I'm not able to guess what went wrong.

      Reply
  2. parool karsan says

    April 29, 2014 at 7:39 am

    please advise if ener-g-egg replacer powder is not available in
    south African what else can I use
    await to hear from you

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      May 01, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      I have not tried any other substitute with this recipe. Why don't you try this Easy Eggless Vanilla Cupcakes instead.

      Reply
      • Rashieda says

        May 11, 2014 at 4:33 am

        Hi

        Thanks for a fantastic recipe! Just tried it now and it came out perfect! I only had self raising flour so used that instead with 1.5 tsp baking power. I used Orgran no egg powder available at Diskem in S.A. Only issue was the batter stuck to cupcake holders, so just used non-stick spray without the holders for second batch. Oh, I got 24 cupcakes out of this recipe 🙂

        Thanks again!!

        Reply
        • Madhuram says

          May 11, 2014 at 6:42 pm

          You're welcome Rashieda. You can spray the cupcake liners with non-stick spray too if you want to remove the cupcakes quite immediately. If you leave the cupcakes for about an hour or two you will be able to peel off the wrapper without any problem.

          Reply
  3. Kiran says

    April 14, 2014 at 5:38 am

    Hi, can you tell me if you use castor sugar or granulated sugar or this recipe please. Thank you

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:52 am

      I used granulated sugar, Kiran.

      Reply
  4. Kiran says

    April 14, 2014 at 5:33 am

    Hi,

    Can you please tell me if castor sugar or granulated sugar is required for this recepie?

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      May 21, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      Granulated sugar is used Kiran.

      Reply
  5. Suja says

    April 09, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe for kids 'bake a cupcake' afternoon. It was an instant hit!! I have made numerous eggless cakes, cupcakes and muffins, but the texture never matched that of an eggless cake. For the first time porous structure held up amazingly well..it was light and fluffy and most delicious! I used self raising flour and reduced baking powder to 1 tsp and the result was wonderful!! Thank you so much for at last I got full satisfaction of eggless cooking..adding it to my favourites!! Keep up the good work

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      April 10, 2014 at 11:23 am

      You're welcome Suja.

      Reply
  6. vaidehi says

    April 07, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    Hi
    This is the link to the recipe I want to replace flaxseed.

    http://www.indianrecipevideo.com/Pages/EgglessChocolateCake.aspx

    Pls let me know.

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      April 09, 2014 at 11:06 am

      I would suggest using 1/4 cup of applesauce and reducing the milk to 1/2 cup.

      Reply
  7. vaidehi says

    April 03, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    5 stars
    Hi
    Made these cupcakes last sat for a baby shower and the kids loved it. Personally I wished they were more fluffy. I loved the outer but inside it was little sticky so we could know its eggless. Can u suggest what can I add more next time to make it more fluffy as I want. Also I don't have electric mixer so all I did with a whisk. Is that the reason for the stickiness? Can u recommend me a electric hand mixer.

    I have a recipe which calls for 11/2 tbsp flaseed powder but I don't have it so can I use apple sauce but how much quantity will equal 11/2 tbs flax powder.

    Thanks for all these lovely recipes..

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      April 05, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      Hi Vaidehi, I'm thinking that it required just a minute or 2 of extra baking time so that the inside didn't end up being sticky. But I feel that this recipe is quite tricky when it comes to the texture. 50% of the reader get it right and the others not that much. Personally I don't prefer using electric mixer with cake flour recipes because it messes up the texture. Reg. flax seed powder is it used as an egg replacement? If possible send me the link to the recipe and I will give my suggestion.

      Reply
  8. Karen says

    February 28, 2014 at 11:08 am

    5 stars
    Hi Madhuram!
    I absolutely love this recipe and will be trying it over the weekend.
    I'm a seasoned cook and baker and have a co-worker that I try to include when bringing baked goods in to share. So, yesterday I made eggless, dairyless chocolate cupcakes that were stellar. The recipe is "Aunt Martha's No egg, No Milk Cake". It is made with cocoa powder and is very good and the silkeness of it is unreal. I served them with fresh berries tossed in melted strawberry spreadable fruit (Smuckers). And, I substituted melted butter flavored crisco for the salad oil. I left a few cupcakes at home for us dairy consumers, but decided to add a frosting. I used 3 heaping tablespoons of cocoa, 2 tablespoons of evaporated milk, 1 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of butter. The cupcakes are so rich...I ate 2! Thanks for your website (that I just discovered today). You are The Boss! 🙂 Blessings to you!

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      March 05, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you very much Karen.

      Reply
  9. Naomi says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Madhuram love your recipes your chocolate cake I use for my sons birthday cake he is allergic to egg and milk which makes baking hard but your great recipes have helped so much.

    I noticed on this thread someone looking for energ egg replacer it is available in some countries outside USA . I am in UK and we can get it by mail order from amazon with local suppliers so shipping fee is not astronomic one seller does free shipping.

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      February 27, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      Thank you very much for the feedback and also for the tip about Ener-G. I really appreciate it.

      Reply
  10. Laura says

    February 26, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    Hello!
    I am looking to make these cupcakes, but I have a different egg replacer (Red Mills). Is that okay?
    Thank you,
    Laura

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      February 27, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      I hope it works Laura. I have never tried Bob's egg replacer. Hope you can share with us the feedback once you are done.

      Reply
  11. Ashwini says

    February 19, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Hi!

    Looking for a great fool proof vanilla cupcake recipe and wld love to try this, but no clue where I can find the egg replace powder, never seen one! Help!

    Thanks!
    Ashwini

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      February 24, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      Where do you live Ashwini? This is available only in the US.

      Reply
  12. Triguna says

    February 15, 2014 at 3:46 am

    5 stars
    Finally a great non-vegan recipe! I am a along standing veg but I very much disagree with today's unhealthy vegan craze so it was great to find this. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      February 18, 2014 at 11:29 am

      Thanks Triguna.

      Reply
  13. Tiffany says

    January 15, 2014 at 11:54 am

    I am going to make this tonight. My son has egg, soy, peanut and tree but allergies and I am always looking for excellent cake recipes. His birthday is tomorrow and I am making cupcakes to take to class and will be making a larger cake for his actual birthday cake.

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      January 15, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      All the best Tiffany. Hope it turns out as good as you expect.

      Reply
  14. yazdan says

    January 15, 2014 at 5:32 am

    what is the cost of each cup cake ?
    and how is weight of each ready cup cake/

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      January 15, 2014 at 12:57 pm

      I'm not selling any of it and I don't know how much it weighs.

      Reply
  15. Preeti says

    January 13, 2014 at 12:48 am

    Hi,
    I recently tried this recipe but to my disappoint the result was dismal. After going though the chain of comments, I realize 2 things that could have gone wrong- One that I tried to bake cake using just one 8 inch pan and thus the baking time got messed up and hence even after keeping the cake in oven for 30minutes, there were parts which were undercooked, second that I might have over mixed the batter. I will definitely try rectifying these. However I had a few questions and would be great if you could respond:
    1) I use kitchen aid mixer to mix and beat all the ingredients. Does this lead to over mixing? Is there any suggestion on how to avoid this?
    2) When I mix the energ with warm water, the mixture is more of a semi-solid and refuses to mix well with the milk and water? Am I doing something wrong here?
    3) you mentioned yogurt could be used instead of energ and water but does this refer to half cup of water that is mixed with energ and milk to create the frothy mixture or are you referring to the teaspoons of water used to mix energ at the start?

    I am quite new to baking and more so to eggless baking so any guidance/tip would be really helpful 🙂

    Thanks,
    Preeti

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      January 15, 2014 at 1:19 pm

      Hi Preeti, the one mistake novice bakers do (I hear quite a lot of it) is changing the pan size and substituting one ingredient for the other and expecting the recipe to work perfectly. But don't get disheartened with these baking disasters because this is how I learned too. This recipe is quite big to be baked in an 8-inch pan. That's why it didn't work out for you. Do you mean a stand mixer or a hand held beater? If it's a stand mixer, yes it's too much mixing, especially if you had used cake flour. Just a wood spatula/spoon is enough for the mixing job if you don't have a beater. I generally blend together the Ener-G and warm water in my Magic Bullet until it's frothy. I can't figure out where I have mentioned that yogurt can be used instead of Ener-G. I'm guessing that I would have said it might work possibly but I haven't tried it myself. In that case you would still be using the water and milk but not the 3 tablespoons of water to whip up Ener-G.

      Reply
  16. Jillian Dalton says

    January 07, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    Hi! Thank you for sharing your recipe! I would really like to try this tonight. We also need to leave out the dairy. Do you think this recipe would work with rice milk instead of soy milk? We don't really like the taste of soy here. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      January 09, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      Yes it would Jilian.

      Reply
  17. Claudia says

    December 19, 2013 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    I tried both flours and for the cake flour one you have to check after 15 min otherwise the cupcakes are over cooked, not burned.
    Both versions taste so good!

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      December 21, 2013 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks for the tip, Claudia.

      Reply
  18. Beryl says

    December 18, 2013 at 8:23 am

    5 stars
    This is the best eggless vanilla cupcake I have tried. Came out perfectly when I used all your hints. I doubled the recipe because I needed to make 24 cupcakes, but I got 24 cupcakes and still had enough to make a whole cake left over. I have to say, so much better than making cupcakes using a box mix plus soda. The cupcakes holds together so much better and tastes yummy too!

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      December 21, 2013 at 3:11 pm

      Thank you very much Beryl.

      Reply
  19. Nina says

    December 16, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Do you know if the recipe will turn out the same if I use a different brand egg replacer? Thanks!

    Nina

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      December 16, 2013 at 8:23 pm

      I don't know Nina. You've got to try it.

      Reply
  20. Ravz says

    December 01, 2013 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    This worked a treat for me... Didn't have any issues with it great

    Reply
    • Madhuram says

      December 01, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      That's great Ravz.

      Reply
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