Cake mixes are reliable kitchen shortcut when you have to bake a lot of cakes for a special event, or when you are not in the mood for measuring or sifting ingredients. Learn my trick about How to Make a Cake Mix Box without Eggs. Pure convenience and amazingly delicious!
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Do you or someone you love have egg allergy? Or did you just run out of eggs? Don’t panic! You still can make that box cake that you are craving for.
I get it… not everyone loves to bake from scratch as much as I do. So, for all of you who prefer to make a cake the easiest and fastest way possible you need to bookmark this recipe.
There is something about boxed cakes that I can’t explain! They are delicious and super moist, and the most important, they are pure convenience. They help us to cut down on prep time, no measuring, no sifting, which means that you’re already so much closer to enjoying a slice of that cake of your dreams.
When I was younger, I actually made boxed cakes all the time. I’d act like I had my own cooking show. I’d go through the making of my boxed cake as if I was talking to an audience that wasn’t there, through an invisible camera. Shhhhh…don’t tell anyone🤫 LOL.
So, If I’m being perfectly honest, although I prefer to make cakes from scratch now, I still have a soft spot for boxed cakes.
How to Replace the Eggs to Make A Box Cake?
Replace the eggs with 1/4 of plain yogurt.
My #1 Tip to Make a Cake Mix Box without Eggs.
I like to add 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour to improve the cake’s texture. After a lot of testing, I noticed that when I don’t add the flour the cake is TOO fluffy and difficult to frost/decorate. So, adding the flour is totally optional but highly recommended.
How to Make a Cake Mix Box without Eggs
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Lightly grease the cake pan.
- In a large bowl mix cake mix, water, oil, yogurt, and flour, if using, until everything is well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake, as directed on the box, or until a toothpick inserted in the center, comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before unmolding. Cool completely before frosting.
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Do you or someone you love have egg allergy? Or did you just run out of eggs? Don't panic! You still can make that box cake that you are craving for. Learn my trick about How to Make a Cake Mix Box without Eggs. Pure convenience and amazingly delicious!
- 1 Cake mix box
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or what the box calls for)
- 1 cup water (or what the box calls for)
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour, optional (see notes)
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Preheat oven to 350º F. Lightly grease the cake pan.
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In a large bowl mix cake mix, water, oil, yogurt, and flour, if using, until everything is well combined, about 2 minutes.
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Bake, as directed on the box, or until a toothpick inserted in the center, comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before unmolding. Cool completely before frosting.
Since as I'm not using eggs, I like to add 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour to add more structure to the cake. After a lot of testing, I found out that when I don't add the flour the cake is too fluffy and difficult to frost/decorate. So, adding the flour is totally optional but highly recommended.
To make this 2-layer cake I use two cake mix boxes.
Bake time suggestion:
Two 9" round pan = 25 - 30 minutes
One 13" x 9" pan = 28 - 35 minutes
Bundt pan = 38 -45 minutes
Cupcakes = 12 -18 minutes
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Holy yum yum Batman! … that cake looks amazing, I’ll have to give it a try!
Hello Eloise! So glad you like the look of this. Be sure to shout out if you have any questions!
Does plain Greek style yogurt work the same as plain yogurt?
Hello Ashley! Thanks for your interest in my recipe. I prefer plain yogurt. In my opinion, greek yogurt makes the batter too thick and the texture too moist.
I need to make a large amount of cupcakes for a party. Can the eggless cupcakes be made in advance and frozen prior to frosting?
Hello Cindy! Yes, you can make-ahead and then freeze. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it. 🙂
Hi !!
Great tip for reducing the fluffiness…can I use vegan soy or coconut milk yogurt?
Thank you.
Hello Maha! Yes, you can use plant-based yogurt. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it. 🙂
Oriana, thank-you for this recipe. I have a few questions as I am hoping to use for a bday cake of a child with egg allergy. Most boxed mixes I have purchased (Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines) make 2 layers of a cake…so are you saying I need 2 mixes in lieu of one of those box mixes for a 2 layer cake? Also, have you tried your method on a 3D cake pan (i.e. Wilton Teddy Bear)?
Hello Sara! Yes, you need two boxes to make 2 layer cake. I have tried making two layers with one box and the layers are not thick enough. I haven’t tried to make this cake in a 3D pan, I think it would work fine if you grease and flour the cake pan very well. Hope this help. Thanks!
Not sure if it’s 1/4 cup per egg or per box.
Hello Leslie! It’s 1/4 cup per box. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it. 🙂
What brand of cake mix did you use? If the cake mix calls for 3 eggs, is the sub still 1/4 cup yogurt?
Hello Jj! I usually use Betty Crocker or Pillsbury. 1/4 cup yogurt is good when the box calls for 2-3 eggs. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. . Please come back and let me know how you like it. 🙂
I don’t really like to bake from scratch so I used this recipe to make my son’s birthday cake and it turned out delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Samantha! I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed it so much.
I made cupcakes. I came out so light and fluffy. Perfect! I did not have eggs and wanted to use a box mix I had on hand. Thanks for sharing this
Hello Becky! I’m SO GLAD you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know!🙂
Hello,
Will this work for a boxed chocolate cake as well? Thanks for your time.
Hello Lisa! Yes, this will work for a boxed chocolate cake. Please come back and let me know how you like it. 🙂
Would I be able to sub sour cream for the yoghurt? We don’t have any in the fridge
Hello Danie! This recipe hasn’t been tested with sour cream, however, if you do try using this alternative ingredient, please let us know the outcome. Thanks for your interest in this recipe. 🙂
Hi Oriana,
Thanks for the recipe.I tried it with Betty Crocker cake mix today with light plain yogurt and the flour but it did not hold its shape…Don’t know where did I go wrong? Do u have any suggestions for me. ?
Thanks
Hello Alekhya! I think the “light” yogurt could be the problem. I always use regular plain yogurt. Hope you give another try soon. Thanks for trying my recipe.
Hi Oriana
I purchased the traders joe vanilla cake mix … it calls for butter instead of oil … can I use butter and yogurt instead of yogurt and oil in your recipe… do you think substituting butter for oil in your recipe will work ? Thanks .
Hello Priya! Yes, you can use butter and yogurt. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it. 🙂
Hi! Can i use buttermilk instead of yogurt??
Hello Maris! I am sorry but I haven’t tested this recipe with buttermilk, it think it will be too much liquid, however, if you do try using this alternative ingredient, please let me know the outcome. Thanks for your interest in my recipe.🙂
Hello Maris!!
I tried out this recipe but my cake was too soft. Is it common? Would there be such a huge difference and it tasted nothing like a nrml cake.
Any quick help is appreciated.
Hello Sindhu! I am sorry this recipe didn’t work for you. It sounds like the cake had too much liquid. Did you add the extra flour? I would recommend checking the weight of the cake mix you are using. Most American cake mix boxes have 432 gr – 15.25 oz. What cake mix brand did you use? Thanks for trying my recipe though.
Hi, I have a son with an egg allergy so when I make box cakes I usually use a mix of banana and nonfat greek yogurt and the cakes have come up nice and moist. Unfortunately I don’t have any ripe bananas. Do you think I will be ok if I use the nonfat greek yogurt and extra flour? Thanks!
Hello Lea! Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Yes, I think it would be okay. I don’t use bananas because my daughter does not like bananas 😞 Please come back and let me know how you like it. 🙂
Hi Oriana, the cupcakes came out delicious. My only problem was that they were too fluffy and felt apart.
How much more flour should i use?
Thanks,
Hello Maria! I usually add 1/4 cup of flour but it will depend on what kind of yogurt you use. If you notice that the batter is too liquid add 2 more tablespoons of flour. Make sure you measure the ingredients properly. Hope this help. Thanks for trying my recipe and leaving your feedback.
I love your website! I’d really like to try this with sour cream (instead of yogurt) and butter (instead of oil). Gosh I’m picky 🙂 Any experience? I was thinking the same 1/4 cup sour cream but unclear on measuring the butter solid/melted. What i heard is that sour cream 1.5 tbsp to 1 egg.
Hello Molly! I am picky too 🤦🏻♀️ LOL. I am sorry but I haven’t tested this recipe with sour cream and butter, however, if you do try using these alternative ingredients, please let me know the outcome. Thanks for your interest in my recipe and for your nice comment.🙂
Hi, I tried making a lemon cake from BC box mix and followed your recipe exactly. While the cake came out really soft and delicious, I think it was a little too soft. What can I do to avoid that?
Hi, this is Kay again. I didn’t hear back from you therefore following up. I also read on the cake mix that it had pudding in it, could that have made the cake too soft. Like I said earlier, I added everything you suggested and while the cake came out beautiful and delicious, I think it was too soft and some pieces fell apart. Please respond promptly and let me know what can be done to fix this problem.
Thanks!
Hello Kay! I apologize for my late response. What kind of cake mix are you using? If the cake comes out too fluffy I would add 1/4 cup more of flour to add a little structure. Having said that, the cake mixes I use (Betty Crocker and Pillsbury) do not have any pudding in it. I would recommend trying with another brand (without pudding) to see if it makes any difference in texture. Please let me know the outcome. Thanks for your interest in my recipe.🙂
Thank you for this recipe, turned out great for some cake pops I had to throw together quickly! I am sooooo glad to hear I wasn’t the only one doing my own cooking show in the kitchen when I was younger!
Hello Rose! I feel better now knowing that I am not the only one LOL. Thanks for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!🙂
I followed the instructions on the flour and added a pinch more of just in case it was too fluffy. I used plain yogurt and baked it the correct amount of time. However, it’s still too moist. How can I make it less moist? I’m in Phoenix, AZ therefore the air is dry.
Hello Aida! I would try to add a little bit less liquid. Test with 3/4 water and 1/3 cup oil. Please come back and let me know how it works out.
Will this work with any type of box cake mix? like red velvet or chocolate, et?c