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This easy recipe for a chocolate mug cake without eggs can be made in minutes! Just stir a handful of simple ingredients, pop your mug in the microwave and enjoy. If you love mug cake recipes, this chocolate mug cake will be definitely one of your favorites. And even better: no eggs needed for this recipe!

Making a Mug Cake

In the early 2000s, mug cakes became very popular in America and a few years later they were popular in The Netherlands too. I thought the idea of a cake in a mug that you could microwave in just two minutes was brilliant for a sweet tooth like me and made it for the first time a few years ago.

Unfortunately, my first chocolate microwave cake recipe didn’t turn out so well. It was not tasty at all and not even close to a fluffy mug cake. At that moment, I was done with mug cakes and didn’t think about them for a long time. It took me a few years to try again and develop a recipe for this small batch dessert.

My first (new) attempt at making a chocolate mug cake was pretty okay, but I decided to make some changes to the recipe. A few mug cakes later, I came up with a recipe that is similar to a regular chocolate cake. It’s the best mug cake I’ve ever tried. Very tasty!

It’s not exactly the same, of course. It can’t be, because the ingredients are different. Still, I was pleasantly surprised, and it proves that a microwave mug cake can be really tasty! And more important: I don’t need to bake an entire cake when I’m craving some chocolate cake.

Can you make this chocolate cupcake in the oven?

This question came up so often that I really had test it for you. With a simple adjustment in the recipe, you can bake this chocolate mug cake in the oven. You add 2 grams of baking powder (a little less than half a teaspoon) to the cake batter and then bake your little cake in the oven at 180°C/350°F (top and bottom heat) for 20-25 minutes until done.

Test the cake with a cake skewer to make sure it is done, otherwise leave it in the oven for a few more minutes. It’s a great recipe with a little adjustment to bake in the oven.

Want to bake more than one cupcake in the oven? Take my recipe for chocolate cake and divide it by four, for example, to make two to three cup cakes. In my opinion, this is still the most perfect recipe for baking a delicious cake in the oven.

More mug cake recipes

I have made many mug cakes over the years and I will absolutely translate all those recipes for you and share them here. Here are a few that I already shared with you:

• easy vanilla mug cake
• perfect Oreo mug cake
• healthy banana bread mug cake
• banana oatmeal mug cake with blueberries

Did you know you could also add some ingredients to this chocolate mug cake for some variation? Some of my favorites:

• Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter. It’s a good addition, even with chocolate cake.
• Add a tablespoon of peanut butter on top of your mug cake before you pop it into the microwave. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter.
• Add a handful of  chocolate chip to the cake batter. You will thank me later, it’s a perfect addition.
• Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream after baking the mug cake, it’s a perfect treat and a quick dessert fix.

This easy recipe for a chocolate mug cake without eggs can be made in minutes! Just stir a handful of simple ingredients, pop your mug in the microwave and enjoy. If you love mug cake recipes, this chocolate mug cake will be definitely one of your favorites. And even better: no eggs needed for this recipe!

Making a Mug Cake

In the early 2000s, mug cakes became very popular in America and a few years later they were popular in The Netherlands too. I thought the idea of a cake in a mug that you could microwave in just two minutes was brilliant for a sweet tooth like me and made it for the first time a few years ago.

Unfortunately, my first chocolate microwave cake recipe didn’t turn out so well. It was not tasty at all and not even close to a fluffy mug cake. At that moment, I was done with mug cakes and didn’t think about them for a long time. It took me a few years to try again and develop a recipe for this small batch dessert.

My first (new) attempt at making a chocolate mug cake was pretty okay, but I decided to make some changes to the recipe. A few mug cakes later, I came up with a recipe that is similar to a regular chocolate cake. It’s the best mug cake I’ve ever tried. Very tasty!

It’s not exactly the same, of course. It can’t be, because the ingredients are different. Still, I was pleasantly surprised, and it proves that a microwave mug cake can be really tasty! And more important: I don’t need to bake an entire cake when I’m craving some chocolate cake.

Can you make this chocolate cupcake in the oven?

This question came up so often that I really had test it for you. With a simple adjustment in the recipe, you can bake this chocolate mug cake in the oven. You add 2 grams of baking powder (a little less than half a teaspoon) to the cake batter and then bake your little cake in the oven at 180°C/350°F (top and bottom heat) for 20-25 minutes until done.

Test the cake with a cake skewer to make sure it is done, otherwise leave it in the oven for a few more minutes. It’s a great recipe with a little adjustment to bake in the oven.

Want to bake more than one cupcake in the oven? Take my recipe for chocolate cake and divide it by four, for example, to make two to three cup cakes. In my opinion, this is still the most perfect recipe for baking a delicious cake in the oven.

More mug cake recipes

I have made many mug cakes over the years and I will absolutely translate all those recipes for you and share them here. Here are a few that I already shared with you:

• easy vanilla mug cake
• perfect Oreo mug cake
• healthy banana bread mug cake
• banana oatmeal mug cake with blueberries

Did you know you could also add some ingredients to this chocolate mug cake for some variation? Some of my favorites:

• Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter. It’s a good addition, even with chocolate cake.
• Add a tablespoon of peanut butter on top of your mug cake before you pop it into the microwave. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter.
• Add a handful of  chocolate chip to the cake batter. You will thank me later, it’s a perfect addition.
• Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream after baking the mug cake, it’s a perfect treat and a quick dessert fix.

Fan of mug cakes, but craving a more healthy afternoon snack? This recipe for a healthy banana bread mug cake is the one you’re looking for! You can make this recipe in the oven and in the microwave.

Healthy mug cake

I used my favorite banana bread recipe and made that into a mug cake recipe. My banana bread is made without sugar, oil or butter and is a pretty healthy (and delicious!) snack. Perfect for a healthy mug cake and an easy and quick alternative to a slice of banana bread.

I like eating it for breakfast, but I made it the other night as a late-night dessert with a scoop of ice cream and that’s probably going to happen more often as I enjoyed that dessert a lot.

​Use a microwave-safe mug, those are often also oven safe. But make sure to check that before baking. I like to use a coffee mug or other large mug. You want to make sure there is plenty of room for the mug cake as it rises in the oven.

The recipe calls for two bananas to make 2 mug cakes. But if you only have 1 overripe banana, just halve all the ingredients for 1 mug cake. You will also need to use halve an egg. The other half could be used with some extra eggs for an omelet or something.

Mug cake ingredients

You just need a few simple ingredients to make this delicious banana mug cake. I like to put them together in a small bowl and stir the ingredients with a spatula before putting the batter in the mug.

• Bananas. The most important ingredient. Make sure they are very ripe before you start. I prefer overripe bananas for baking.
• Egg. I like to make mug cakes without an egg (like this chocolate mug cake), but this banana bread mug cake turns out best if you do use an egg. Because I think 1 egg is too much for just 1 mug cake, I developed a recipe for 2 mug cakes.
• Vanilla extract. My bottle of homemade vanilla extract is used for every baking recipe I make. It just adds that amazing vanilla flavor. The recipe calls for 0.5 tsp vanilla, but I often just add a whole teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• Almond flour.​ I love using almond flour in banana bread, It makes the bread moist and had a delicious flavor.
• Whole wheat flour.​ I chose whole wheat because it’s a bit healthier than all purpose flour. But if you don’t have whole wheat flour in stock, all purpose flour is just fine.
• Baking powder.​ Just a little bit is needed for this recipe. But don’t leave it our, because it makes sure the result is light and fluffy.

And that’s all you need to make your own little banana cake! As you can see, I don’t use sugar, the banana add enough sweetness. But if you’re a sweet tooth, you could add some brown sugar or maple syrup to the batter.

To make the batter, you start with the banana, egg and vanilla extract. After those wet ingredients are combined, you can add all the dry ingredients at once. Just mix it up until incorporated and your cake batter is done.

Microwave or oven?

At first, I wanted to develop a recipe for a mug cake you could make in the oven as that was something I got asked for a lot. But I decided to try and make this recipe for the microwave as well.

​I’m happy to say this recipe can be made in the microwave and in the oven, I’ll share the directions for both options.

Microwave banana mug cake

If you have a microwave on hand, this is the quickest way to make your mug cake. I baked it for 140 seconds (2 minutes and 20 seconds) at 800 watts. The cooking time may vary due to the strength of your microwave.

Oven banana mug cake

Bake the mug cakes for 20-25 minutes at 180 °C/350 °F. Don’t bake them too long, as you want a moist cake and baking it too long may result in a dry banana cake.

Here you can see my mug cake, made in the microwave:

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In the mood for homemade cake, but in minutes instead of an hour? Make this easy vanilla mug cake recipe in the microwave!

What is a mug cake?

In a nutshell, a mug cake is nothing more than cake in a mug from the microwave. Truth be told, a real baker will now turn his nose up at even the mention of making a cake in the microwave, but it can be a real bonus if you know how to make this well. It’s the fastest way for making single serving desserts.

Cake in a mug

We all know this one. You’re in the mood for a nice piece of cake, but the thought of having to wait another hour for it to be done keeps you from getting into the kitchen. That’s why this easy microwave vanilla mug cake is ideal. With this recipe, you can enjoy a delicious serving of vanilla cake in a cozy mug in just five minutes.

Those five minutes include both the prep time ánd the baking time for this recipe. To prepare, all you need to do is stir the ingredients together in the mug. And then the real magic begins, because a mug cake takes about two minutes of microwave time. Yes, a microwaveable cake. And the best part?  It tastes delicious!

Baking tip: I usually use 250-300 ml (1 cup or a little more) large mug for my mug cakes. Make sure the mugs are microwave safe

Of course I already made a couple of different versions for you to try:

• Chocolate mug cake
• Banana bread mug cake

Making a Mug Cake

Once you’ve mastered making the best vanilla mug cake recipe it is super easy to vary and make any kind of mug recipes you want. You can add pieces of fruit, chocolate, spices or nuts. Serve it with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you have an individual serving of a very easy dessert. Pretty close to the perfect dessert or a sweet treat if you ask me!

What you need to make this mug cake

Making this you need pretty simple ingredients and you can add wet ingredients and dry ingredients together at the same time. It just requires a bit of stirring in your mug and you have the best mug cake you’ll ever need.

You will need:

• self-rising flour
• sugar – I use fine granulated sugar for this
• salt
• whole milk – you can even make this vegan by swapping the milk for plant based milk
• vanilla extract – or use vanilla bean paste for even more vanilla flavor
• oil – I use sunflower oil

Can you bake this cupcake in the oven?

After many questions, I have tested this extensively for you and yes, it is possible by adding some extra baking powder to make the cake rise sufficiently. This is because the microwave makes the cake rise explosively in a short amount of time, while eggs combined with baking powder make the cake rise in a normal cake recipe. I prefer not to use eggs in this case because it becomes a complicated calculation for a mug cake.

If you want to make this moist cake in the oven you do the following:

You add 2 grams of baking powder (a little less than half a teaspoon) to the recipe.

Bake this cupcake in the oven at 180°C (350˚F, conventional oven) for 20-25 minutes until done. Test with a cake skewer to make sure the cake is done, otherwise leave it in the oven for a few more minutes.

Want to bake more than one cupcake in the oven? Take my recipe for vanilla cupcakes and divide it in half or four for a smaller portion. After all, this is the best recipe for baking delicious cupcakes in the oven.

Turning a simple tea mug (or coffee mug) into a darn tasty breakfast is easy with this recipe for banana oatmeal mug cake with blueberries. Thanks to the mug, you have the perfect portion for one person. Of course, you can also double it if you want to enjoy it as a couple or if you want to prepare breakfast for the next day.

Banana oatmeal mug cake with blueberries

The fun part about this oatmeal mug cake is that it can be prepared in either the microwave or the oven. So perfect for all people without a microwave (and of course for the people with a microwave as well). You need just a few simple ingredients to make this delicious healthy mug cake recipe.

You might have already seen this banana bread mug cake which is also delicious but has a different flavor to this one due to the use of the oatmeal.

What goes into the oatmeal mug cake

• banana – go for a small banana but make sure it is ripe, as that is the only sweetener used in this recipe. Overripe bananas are great for this.
• egg
• oatmeal – you could replace this also with whole wheat flour. If gluten free is important for you, make sure the oatmeal is certified gluten-free oat flour.
• baking powder – you need just a pinch.
• blueberries

And that’s all there is to it. This banana mug cake is full of only healthy ingredients, making this also perfect for a quick breakfast. Do make sure you use a microwave-safe mug if you’re preparing it in the microwave and obviously an oven-safe mug when preparing in the oven. I like to use a large mug of roughly a little more than one cup in size. Slightly taller mugs work best.

Making the oatmeal mug cake batter

Making the mug cake cannot be easier. The best way to make the batter is with an immersion blender but you can use a fork as well. I simply add wet ingredients and dry ingredients together but keep the blueberries separate. Blend it with the immersion blender, add the fresh berries in and your batter is done. Pour into the mug and microwave for 140 seconds on high power. Your healthy breakfast is done (or your healthy single-serve cake!)

Variations

As said this is a pretty perfect mug cake. But you can add other things to it. Making it potentially a little less healthy but no less delicious! I sometimes sprinkle a few chocolate chips in and adding just a bit of ground cinnamon is also delicious. You can make a pumpkin spice version by adding a teaspoon of pumpkin spice mix. Delicious during fall season. The blueberries can be replaced by almost any kind of fresh fruit, so just pick whatever is in season at the moment.

If you have a really sweet tooth you can add a teaspoon of brown sugar. You can also do this if the banana you’re using is not as ripe as you want it to be. Instead of brown sugar a touch of pure maple syrup is great too.

Oatmeal and blueberries

Now for me the combination of oatmeal and blueberries is a match made in heaven. I will soon have more in that particular combination coming up, but for now I have a few other mug cake recipes you might want to try too! As you can tell I love this easy way or making a single serving dessert. Check the full description in the recipe card.

• Oreo mug cake
• Banana bread mug cake
• Chocolate mug cake
• Vanilla mug cake

I’m starting to develop a bit of an addiction to mug cakes. It’s really nice to be able to conjure up a delicious cake so quickly and easily, isn’t it? This Oreo mug cake was another real success!

Oreo mug cake recipe

It’s been years since I shared my very first mug cake recipe with you (or at least it’s been years since I shared it on the Dutch website). Those were a vanilla mug cake recipe and a chocolate mug cake recipe. Many of you have been asking for more mug cakes recipes. While I generally prefer a ‘real’ cake like my favorite vanilla loaf cake, sometimes it is so convenient to whip up a delicious cake in no time at all. Today I am sharing my easy Oreo mug cake recipe.

What do you need for this mug cake?

Now for this Oreo cake you need only a few simple ingredients. That’s the fun of making a mug cake right? It’s such an easy dessert and serve it with a scoop of ice cream for an even better dessert. Or use a big dollop of whipped cream. So good.

• Oreo cookies – that’s the obvious ingredient!
• self rising flour – you can also use all purpose flour combined with baking powder
• granulated sugar
• milk – you can use regular milk or go for soy milk or almond milk if you prefer.
• cocoa powder – for that extra chocolate flavor
• chocolate chips – makes everything better right?

In addition you will also need a microwave-safe mug. I like to use a mug that is roughly a little more than a cup in size.

Making the Oreo mug cake

Now this easy mug cake recipe requires you to mix the ingredients. And that’s about all that there is to it. The only difference is that you need to keep the Oreo cookies and the chocolate chips separate. You can simply mix all the ingredients together in the mug itself.

If you find that a little hard to do you can also use a separate small bowl for mixing the ingredients and then pour it into your mug. You really do not need a food processor for making this. A whisk or spatula is enough.

The microwave will need to be on high power for making the Oreo mug cake. Now how much that is depends on your microwave. For mine that is 800 watt. On that setting it takes a total of 140 seconds (2 minutes and 20 seconds) to make the best Oreo mug cake ever.

TikTok Oreo mug cake

You might have seen the Oreo mug cake trend on TikTok where only two ingredients are used. Crushed Oreos and a cup of milk. While it looks good (haven’t tried this for myself though!) I would think it is not exactly a cake-like texture. It’s more a giant Oreo cookie after it’s been baked in the microwave.

But by all means try this for yourself! If you do want the airy texture of a cake? Try my Oreo microwave cake. I might try the tiktok version next time!

With the current prices of eggs, having a couple of baking recipes without eggs under your belt is a good idea. If only for budget purposes.

So today I am giving you my favorite recipes that do not require any eggs at all. From a delicious vanilla cake to a tiramisu without eggs. Once you know how baking without eggs works it is not that complicated to do.

Baking recipes without eggs

Egg-free recipes are not only easy for budget purposes it is also great if you have guests or friends with an egg allergy. And while you might think that an eggless cake can not be as airy as a regular cake with whole eggs, I beg to differ.

There are a couple of tricks you need for replacing the eggs in the recipes. Or just pick one of the delicious recipes listed below.

Classic tiramisu recipe

To start the list of delicious egg free recipes I have a classic tiramisu recipe without eggs and without alcohol. I do have an option in the recipe to include alcohol if you prefer.

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Classic Tiramisu without eggs

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All my tiramisu recipes are egg-free, but I had not yet made the classic tiramisu in a large dish that is enough for all your guests. But not anymore!

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Oreo mug cake

If you love Oreo you’re going to want to try this Oreo mug cake recipe. It doesn’t contain any eggs, is delicious and fluffy and ready in no time at all! The only equipment needed is your microwave.

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Oreo mug cake

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Make this chocolate Oreo cup cake in minutes! Just mix the ingredients in a mug and let the microwave do the rest.

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Vanilla mug cake

Another fabulous mug cake which uses no eggs at all is this vanilla mug cake. It’s the base of most of my mug cakes and all of them are super quick and easy to prepare. It would be your go to recipe for a very fast cake recipe.

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Mug Cake Recipe

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Making a mug cake is not only delicious, it’s also incredibly quick. This easy vanilla mug cake recipe can be made in minutes in the microwave!

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Vanilla cake without eggs

The perfect vanilla cake without eggs is this easy recipe. I’ve made it so many times already I lost count and it still continues to be one of my favorite recipes. And not only mine, but my guests are always happy when I make this delicious vanilla cake.

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Vanilla Cake without Egg

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Do you love vanilla cake but have to make it without egg because of an allergy? That's convenient, because especially for you I developed this egg-free vanilla cake recipe.

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No egg chocolate mousse

If you love chocolate mousse, like I do, you might be used to the fact that it contains egg whites most of the time. But this delicious recipe uses only three ingredients and no eggs! You will love it!

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3 ingredient chocolate mousse recipe without eggs

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A recipe for easy eggless chocolate mousse made with only three ingredients! The perfect chocolate dessert.

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Panna cotta with berries

Panna cotta usually doesn’t contain any eggs and that makes it the perfect make-ahead dessert for any dinner party. It’s no bake too!

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Berry panna cotta (no bake dessert)

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Super easy and delicious dessert that is festive and great for Christmas or any other festive occasion.

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No bake cherry cheesecake

When it comes to baked cheesecakes eggs are used for stabilizing the mixture. For no bake cheesecakes that is not necessary so it’s a delicious eggless dessert!

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No bake cherry cheesecake (Dutch MonChou pie)

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A delicious recipe for making your own MonChou cake. You can make this cake without an oven and it has a base of Bastogne biscuits.

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Dutch breakfast cake

One of my favorite recipes by far is this Dutch breakfast cake. It doesn’t contain any eggs and is perfect for serving both as a breakfast cake and also delicious served with a steaming cup of coffee!

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Dutch breakfast cake recipe

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Do you like Dutch ontbijtkoek? With this easy recipe you can make a homemade version of this Dutch spiced breakfast cake.

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No bake strawberry cheesecake bites

These cheesecake bites are the perfect little treat. I love the fact that strawberry season is getting closer and these bites are perfect for serving.

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No-bake strawberry cheesecake bites recipe

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These no-bake strawberry cheesecake bites are a delicious summer treat! You make this easy recipe without an oven.

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Rhubarb crumble recipe

Who doesn’t love a good crumble? Rhubarb season is too short if you ask me but with this easy crumble recipe you have a dish that can serve both as breakfast (just add some crumble to your morning yogurt) as dessert (add a scoop of vanilla ice cream!) or as a coffee treat.

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rhubarb crumble recipe

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A delicious fresh crumble made with rhubarb and an almond crumble.

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Speculaas cookies

Every year at the end of the year you can find many different speculaas cookies everywhere in the Netherlands. But the good news is that you can serve these delicious cookies year round and even better; they are eggless cookies!

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Speculaas cookies recipe

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Making your own Speculaas cookies with the Speculaas board is easier than you think! I share my recipe and all my tips for perfect speculaas cookies.

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Limoncello tiramisu

Like all my tiramisu recipes this one also does not contain any eggs. No eggs but all the creaminess and due to the use of whipping cream it is every bit as light and airy as tiramisu recipes that do contain eggs.

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Limoncello Tiramisu

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This Limoncello Tiramisu is a deliciously fresh dessert with lemon curd and limoncello. A great way to end an Italian dinner.

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Pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies

These eggless oatmeal cookies are easy to make and due to the oatmeal I always feel they are (a bit) healthier than any other cookie.

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Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

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Spicy oatmeal cookies. These pumpkin spice oatmeal biscuits with pecans are perfect for autumn.

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Chocolate mug cake

Yes another delicious mug cake. This time with chocolate flavor. Ready in just a few minutes and a favorite on the site! It’s been successfully made by lots of people already. Are you going to try this recipe next time?

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Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (no egg)

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You can make this easy chocolate mug cake recipe in just a few minutes! Just stir the ingredients together in a mug, pop it in the microwave, and enjoy!

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English scones

Scones are another delicious recipe that uses no eggs. If it’s important for you to not use any eggs, make sure you use eggless ingredients as the toppings as well. The good news is that you need a milk wash for the scones and not an egg wash. But pay attention if you would want to add lemon curd as that does contain eggs.

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Homemade English scones recipe

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Did you know that making your own English scones is incredibly simple? Delicious with clotted cream and a bit of jam. Perfect for high tea, but also for brunch.

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​The best way to start baking your eggless recipes is to use one of the recipes I have outlined above. Those are all extensively tested and will work. I also have an article on replacing eggs and what other things you need to take into account.

A real typical Dutch recipe is a so called Dutch banketstaaf or almond paste filled pastry log. It’s the thing we make during Sinterklaas and it’s a favorite of mine. It’s pretty easy to make, but you can also make all the components yourself. It’s a pretty traditional Dutch pastry that is also quite popular at Christmas time.

A tempting slice of banketstaaf is delicious with a hot chocolate, a nice cup of coffee or a mug of hot tea.

Making a Dutch banketstaaf

Some recipes are so simple that I wonder if I should share the recipe. This recipe for making your own pastry log is one of those. In total, you only need three ingredients to make a pastry log, Dutch banketstaaf, or almond letter (whatever you want to call it):

• Puff Pastry
• Almond paste
• Eggs

You can make it as hard or easy as you like. For example, I used a large puff pastry sheet from the refrigerated section of the grocery store, but you can also make your own. The same goes for the almond paste, although it really is incredibly quick and easy to make it yourself. Keep in mind that homemade almond paste needs to “age” in the refrigerator for a while. The full list of ingredients is in the recipe card.

A homemade banketstaaf is really incredibly delicious. Of course you will have to taste it fresh out of the oven, when it has just turned golden brown and smells absolutely intoxicating. Nothing beats a slice of warm pastry log.

How to make the pastry log

Now for making this you will need a bit of parchment paper, a prepared baking sheet and a large roll of puff pastry. You cut the sheet in half lengthwise. It’s easiest to do this on a lightly floured surface. The almond paste is mixed with one beaten egg and you keep the other egg for the egg wash. You can mix it by hand or in the bowl of a food processor.

Now you might not be able to find this particular kind of almond paste everywhere in the world, but the good news is; making your own almond paste is incredibly easy.

You divide the almond paste into two equal parts and roll it into a sausage shape. You place each sausage in the center of each long strip of dough. Brush the ends of the dough with a little bit of water. Now fold and press the dough into the shape of a log. Press to seal the log and place it on the baking sheet (seam side down). You can sprinkle some sliced almonds over the top if you want after having used the egg wash. Bake in the oven in about 25 to 30 minutes.

Warming up the banketstaaf

You will find people that love to eat a Dutch banketstaaf cold and you will find people who love to eat it warm. In my opinion you should really be eating it warm. That’s when the flavor is at its very best. I reheat the banketstaaf in the oven as that will also make the puff pastry crispy again. Just like it was when you first baked it.

When reheating puff pastry snacks, I usually stick to about 5 minutes in the oven at 225˚C (440˚F) (conventional oven), depending on the size of the snack. If you are reheating the entire almond log at once, it will take a little longer.

You can also use an air fryer, but be aware that this will be even faster because of the hot air feature.

More Almond Paste Recipes

Over the years, I have come to appreciate almond paste more and more. While 15 years ago I preferred gevulde speculaas with just a little almond paste, I now prefer a well-filled variety. You can also vary the filling for this banketstaaf, more on that below in the tips section.

• Gevulde speculaas
• Gevulde koeken

Eggs are one of my favorite ingredients. Probably not surprising since I love baking and they are used in countless baking recipes. And for me using eggs is not an issue at all. I don’t not have an egg allergy and I am not on a special diet that restricts the use of eggs.

However, I do know there are a lot of people who cannot use eggs due to egg allergies and need to use egg substitutions for all their baking and cooking. And that can be quite a challenge. Now while eggs have a pretty specific use in a lot of recipes you cán replace them.

Another good reason is the fact that egg prices are going through the roof. And with vegan baking on the rise that is another good reason to have some alternatives ready. I’ll tell you how to substitute eggs in baking.

Egg substitutes for baking

So in this article I will explore the best egg substitutes and how to use them. It is good to know that substituting eggs will give a different result, depending on which alternative you go for. The good news is that you can still continue baking, even though you cannot use or don’t want to use eggs. The reason why can vary of course.

It’s also good to know that I am not specifically talking about plant-based recipes or vegan substitutes. Even though most will work as a vegan alternative as well, but that aways depends on the rest of the recipe. Also I am not talking about any commercial egg replacement product as I have not tried those myself.

Using these alternatives is also great if you do not have eggs at home and don’t want to go to the grocery stores. Of course that is assuming that you have the following alternatives available to you!

Common alternatives to eggs

The below options are all common alternatives to the use of eggs and are ones that you will likely have in stock in your cupboard.

Flax eggs

Flax eggs are made from flax seeds and 3 tablespoons of water. The ratio is one tablespoon of flax seeds to 3 tablespoons of water.

Chia eggs

Another almost similar replacement is chia seeds. Same as with a flax egg, for chia eggs you keep the same ratio of 1 tablespoon chia seeds to three tablespoons of water.

Peanut butter

Now here is one that might come as a bit of a surprise but you can use peanut butter as well. If you think about it and I’m sure most people can relate, stick a tablespoon of peanut butter in your mouth and that sticky feeling?

Well that’s exactly why it works. For replacing one egg you would need 3 tablespoons of peanut butter.

Unsweetened applesauce

For replacing one egg you would need 80 grams of apple sauce. That’s about 1/3 of a cup of applesauce.

You can also use other fruit purees. In that case you’d need 3 tablespoons of fruit puree.

Banana

Yes, ripe bananas can also function as a great substitute for a whole egg. You need about half a mashed banana for 1 large egg.

Yogurt

To replace an egg for yogurt in baked goods you will need about 60 ml or 1/4 cup of plain yogurt.

Aquafaba

Another replacement for an egg is 3 tablespoons of aquafaba. Aquafaba is the liquid you will find in a can of chickpeas. It’s pretty magical stuff a you can use to make meringue and mayonnaise too!

No guarantees

Now while the above are popular egg substitute options it does not give you any guarantees and a lot of these things take a bit of trial and error for best results.

It will vary from recipe to recipe and the final product will also be slightly different than the original with eggs.

The eggless recipes we have on the site right now are all tested, so those are a sure bet, but if you want to try your own hand at using some replacement than it would really need some testing.

Not all replacements work for all recipes. You can imagine that a banana would work really well for banana bread for instance, but it might not be a good idea for quick breads.

Also something like peanut butter has a distinct flavor so you would want the nutty flavor to work with the rest of the ingredients.

Leavening function

Now as you probably know eggs also have a leavening function. The replacements are not necessarily a leavening agent. So you might have to look at another way to increase the rise in your baked goods.

Think about extra baking powder, baking soda and/or apple cider vinegar.

Binding function

Eggs have a pretty strong binding function. Stronger than most of the ingredients above. So the finished product will have less binding and will be a bit easier to fall apart.

You can counter balance some of that by using something like arrowroot powder and tapioca starch in addition to the egg replacements. Both can be used interchangeably and are great binding ingredients.

Some eggless recipes to get you started:

• Vanilla cake without eggs
• Mug cake with chocolate
• Pumpkin spice cookies

The classic French madeleine cookies with a layer of chocolate, a perfect little treat that is really easy to make. I’ll share my recipe for vanilla madeleines dipped in chocolate.

What are madeleine cookies?

Let’s start with the fact that madeleines are not cookies. They are small shell shaped cakes, French butter cakes to be exact.

A good madeleine is crispy on the outside and soft and spongy on the inside. And don’t forget: a well-baked madeleine has a nice little belly. The other side looks like a shell, which is due to the shell-shaped molds used to bake French madeleines.

Enjoy a homemade madeleine with a cup of coffee or hot tea. These delicate French cakes are perfect little treats to serve to your guests.

How to make madeleines

It’s not that hard to make madeleines at home. But there are some things to keep in mind to have the best result. I will share what I’ve learned of baking a lot of madeleines in all kinds of flavors.

Chill the batter

To make these little cakes, you need chilled batter. I put a piping bag with the batter in the fridge, as that’s the easiest way to pipe the batter in the baking pan.

Chill the batter for about 2 hours. you can wait longer, but keep in mind the batter wil be hard an cannot be piped with a piping bag in you buttered pan.

​Baking pan

To get the shell shape, you’ll need special madeleine pans. Brush the pan with melted butter with a pastry brush or use baking spray.

After baking, tap the pan on the counter immediately. They will come out of the pan very easily when they come straight out of the oven. Wait any longer and they will just stick to the pan.

I like to use metal molds to bake fluffy madeleines, but you can also use a silicone mold.

Chocolate covered madeleines

The concept is very simple. First, bake the madeleines and let them cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Then fill the cavities of the (well-cleaned) madeleine pan with a tablespoon of melted chocolate.

You can use a thermometer to check if the chocolate is tempered for that perfect shiny chocolate coating, but I personally don’t use a thermometer. I’ve included instructions on how to temper your chocolate without a thermometer in the recipe. It takes a little practice, but it’s very easy.

Then you simply add some chocolate to the special pan and press the baked madeleines back into the chocolate-filled cavities. When the chocolate is fully set, you can remove them from the non-stick madeleine pan.

The result is beautiful, delicious chocolate-filled madeleines. Very fancy ones, if you ask me. These madeleines are ready for the holidays!

​TIP: Love chocolate? Try my recipe for a quick and easy chocolate mug cake! No egg needed for this recipe and ready in minutes.

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Chocolate dipped madeleines recipe

The classic French madeleine cookies with a layer of chocolate, a perfect little treat that is really easy to make. I’ll share my recipe for vanilla madeleines dipped in chocolate.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Cooling time3 hours hrs

Total Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 150 grams fine caster sugar
• 150 grams all purpose flour
• 125 g unsalted butter melted and cooled
• 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• 200 grams chocolate for the coating

Metric – US Customary

Instructions

• Beat eggs and sugar in a medium bowl until a airy mixture whose volume has increased 3 times, you are definitely mixing for 5 minutes for this. Add the flour and melted butter to the egg mixture. Finally, add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. You can either use a stand mixer or hand mixer for this recipe.
• Put the batter in the refrigerator for 2 hours before proceeding.
• Grease the pan and dust with flour. Tap out excess flour. Pipe or spoon the madeleine batter into the pan. I like to use a piping bag, but using 2 teaspoons worked well too.
• Bake the madeleines for 8-10 minutes at 200°C/390°F (conventional oven) until golden brown. Release the madeleines on a cooling rack immediately. Allow the madeleines to cool completely and thoroughly clean the baking pans.
• Melt 2/3 of the chocolate in a separate bowl in a double boiler, remove the bowl when melted from the heat and add the remaining chocolate. Stir well until all is melted tot ribbon stage.
• Pour a generous teaspoon of melted chocolate into each cavity of the pan. Spread the chocolate out a bit and press the madeleine in firmly until you see the chocolate coming out at the edge of the madeleine.
• Allow the chocolate to set completely. Then tap the pan on your work surface firmly to release the madeleines from the pan. I found that the madeleines came off easily this way, some a little faster than others.

This carrot cake banana bread recipe had been on my to make list for a long time. It just felt like such a great combination of flavors and that’s just bound the be delicious right? The texture of this bread is just absolutely delicious.

Carrot cake banana bread

I quickly ordered a bunch of bananas and the rest of the ingredients I usually have available. My bunny Lot had to sacrifice some of her carrots, Haha.

I had to wait for the bananas to ripen, because that is the most important part of any banana bread; the bananas have to be really ripe as they provide most of the sweetness. Once they were ripe I got to work.

This recipe is a variation of my favorite banana bread recipe and I am always playing around with variations on it. After some trial and error I was happy with how the carrot banana bread batter tasted so I poured the batter into a cake tin and placed it in the oven.

Initially I wanted to make a cream cheese glaze to go on top of the bread but I decided against it as I wanted to be able to freeze it easily so I would always have an easy afternoon snack.

If you want you can absolutely make my favorite cream cheese frosting to top the carrot bread with. With this frosting it’s less healthy, but very delicous.

What you need for making this banana bread

• almond flour – I love adding almond flour to a lot of cake recipes, as it gives it a lovely flavor and the cake stays moist easier too
• all purpose flour
• bananas – you need about 300 grams of mashed bananas
• vanilla extract
• eggs
• baking powder and baking soda
• cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves – these warm spices can be replaced by a spice mix like the gingerbread spice mix
• walnuts
• carrots

As you can see you do not add any other refined sugar which is also why it is important to make sure you’re using overripe bananas (brown bananas are best!).

If they are not you could consider adding a small amount of brown sugar to the mix but it’s better to wait until the bananas are ripe.

Making the banana bread

Making this homemade banana bread with carrots is as easy as mixing the wet ingredients together in a large bowl. Mix the dry ingredients together and add to the wet ones. Fold it through until incorporated and add the chopped walnuts and the shredded carrots at the last step.

Since the mixing doesn’t require a lot of time you don’t really need a food processor or hand mixer here. Just a large mixing bowl is enough.

Fold it through and pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. You can either grease the loaf pan and dust with flour or you can use parchment paper.

Place the banana bread carrot cake in the preheated oven and bake until golden brown. Let the bread cool for a few minutes in the loaf pan and take it out to cool completely on a wire rack.

This moist carrot cake will keep for 2-3 days in an airtight container (not in the fridge) or freeze it in slices for easy acces to a quick snack. You can read more about how to store banana bread here.

More banana bread

Now the number of variations on my classic healthy banana bread recipe are ever growing. If you’re a fan of banana bread make sure to check out the recipes below and stay tuned for much more variations coming soon!

• Classic banana bread
• Banana bread bundt cake
• Banana bread mug cake
• Cream cheese banana bread

Want to make carrot cake? This easy recipe makes a creamy, fluffy and spiced carrot cake. The best carrot cake recipe I’ve ever had! So if you’re a carrot cake lover I would urge you to try this recipe!

The best carrot cake ever

Here it is at last: a recipe for carrot cake! And if I may be so bold, this really is the most delicious carrot cake ever. I had eaten a lot of carrot cakes and had a clear idea of what I wanted my version to be. The result was even more delicious than I had hoped, so you can understand how happy I am with this easy carrot cake recipe.

This carrot cake is airy, creamy, and has just enough spices. It’s perfect on its own, but when paired with the cream cheese frosting, it’s a real party. I made a layer cake out of it myself, but hesitated for a long time about whether to bake it in a bundt. I’m sure it would also look great with cream cheese frosting and walnuts on top.

Baking tip: Did you know that you can make carrot cake in an air fryer? I’ll share the recipe for that soon too.

What is a carrot cake?

A carrot cake is a cake in which grated fresh carrots are mixed into the batter. This not only gives the carrot cake a beautiful color, but also gives it a slightly sweet taste and a nice smoothness.

In addition, carrot cake always contains a special spice mixture consisting of at least cinnamon and ginger, but preferably also nutmeg and cloves.

Before the recipe came to Holland, it was already very popular in England and later in America. That is why we have so many words for this delicacy. Think worteltaart (in Dutch), carrot tart or carrot pie, depending on which country you live in.

Personally, I like to stick to the official English name carrot cake as most people would refer to it that way. Even most people in The Netherlands.

Carrot cake topping

One final element that a carrot cake is known for is the topping. A carrot cake topping is usually called a frosting, a cream cheese frosting to be exact. This is my favorite cream cheese frosting recipe. This is a mixture of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla.

It seems that this frosting is a modern addition, not found in old recipes. Whoever came up with it, I am very grateful, because the sweet and creamy addition of the frosting completes a spicy carrot cake!

Carrot Cake Recipe

In my opinion, a carrot cake should have a deliciously creamy base, but the layers should also be nice and fluffy and with moist crumbs. To get both that creaminess and lightness in this carrot cake, I played around with the ingredients. Below I will tell you a bit more about the role of the ingredients in this layer cake:

• Eggs provide the binding, structure, and rising of the batter.
• Sunflower oil has a neutral flavor and also gives the cake a creamy and smooth texture, even when cooled. You can substitute for another vegetable oil. You can substitute unsalted butter or melted coconut oil, but it will make the cake a bit firmer.
• Vanilla extract is a subtle flavoring and can be substituted with other types of vanilla if desired. Or check how to make your own vanilla extract.
• Light brown sugar adds extra flavor and contributes to the cake’s creamy texture.
• All purpose flour is the base of the cake.
• Baking agents, including baking powder and baking soda, also make the cake rise. Read more about why I combine these two baking ingredients.
• Spices (ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt) are the real flavor makers and, in the right proportions, provide the real carrot cake flavor.
• Of course, carrot is a must and is traditionally added to make the cake sweeter. The moisture from the grated carrots also makes this a deliciously moist cake. I like to use a coarse grater or box grater to grate the carrots. You can also use a food processor if you prefer.
• Walnuts taste great in a carrot cake, but if you don’t like them, you can just leave them out of the recipe.
• Cream cheese frosting seems to be a fairly recent addition to the classic carrot cake recipe, but it makes it irresistibly delicious, if you ask me. Still, I can’t imagine the cake without the frosting.

As always make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking your homemade carrot cake recipe.