Making a Cake Without Eggs or Oil?

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Dorothy from Edmonton

Substituting mayo for the oil in a cake works because the main ingredient in mayo IS oil (plus egg, spices and lemon juice &/or vinegar).As long as the flavoring in the cake over-rides the spices in the mayo you should be ok. A little extra flour plus some baking powder could substitute for eggs in a pinch. Good for you for being resourceful!

By

cookwie

Some World War 2 recipes would also be egg and oil free.

By

Ellavemia

I've been wanting to try the can of diet soda in a cake, but the trouble is I didn't have any of that either, I just had mayonnaise and ketchup in the fridge. It was great being able to use up the mayo and get a cake out of the deal and I didn't have to go hungry that night!

By

Becca25

The BEST cake ever is a plain box mix with a can of DIET soda. No eggs or oil. Just the mix and a diet soda. It turns out very moist and the options are endless. Not to mention its healthier for you. Try it, youll be amazed.

How about a orange cake mix w/ 7up or sprite?
A chocolate cake with cherry coke?
White cake with cream soda?

Endless possibilities. Cake does come out pretty dense and crumbles a bit easier, be prepared for that :)!

And, btw, mayo in brownies substituted for eggs is amazing. It dont sound too pleasant but it works wonders and there no mayo taste like in your cake.

Theresa from Jamaica, NY sent in a wonderful recipe a few days ago which I can't wait to try; but I do have a question first: so I really don't need to add eggs or oil to the cake mix?