Veganize Cake Mix – Namely Marly

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the main ingredient

Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:

• Egg substitute — You can use Ener-g or Bob’s Red Mill powdered egg replacer.
• vegetable oil – Use a neutral oil like canola oil.
• apple sauce – I use unsweetened applesauce.
• sugar – I use granulated sugar.
• cake mix – Use any flavor as long as it’s dairy-free and egg-free. I often go to Duncan Hines, checking the ingredients on the back to make sure it doesn’t contain dairy or eggs.
• flour — We’ll add some all-purpose flour to compensate for the cake mix flour.
• Baking powder Make sure yours are fresh by adding some to hot water. It should bubble up.

Vegan cake mix brand

You can make almost any cake mix vegan.

But, it’s not as simple as replacing eggs and dairy! Honestly, making a vegan box cake is hard. Doing so will result in a cake that is too crumbly. We will talk more about substations below.

First, what cake mix can you use? I accidentally refer to these as vegan cake mix products and they are my favorite!

• Duncan Hines — Most of Duncan Hines’ cake mixes are incidentally vegan.
• Betty Crocker — Check the label, and you’ll find that most Betty Crocker cake mixes are made without eggs or dairy.
• Pillsbury — Some Pillsbury boxed cake mixes are egg-free and dairy-free, but you should read the label with them.
• Simple Mills — Most of Simple Mills’ cake mixes are sold without eggs or dairy. Some are even gluten-free, so this is a great brand to rely on.

what doesn’t work

It’s easy to think that you can substitute almond milk and a flax egg to make your cake mix vegan. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.

Here are some things I’ve tried that result in a crumbly boxed cake mix:

• soda water – Many recipes will suggest you can substitute a can of soda water into the cake mix. I can say from experience, The vegan soda cake hack doesn’t work! This results in a crumbly cake with no structure.
• Egg substitute – Your cake mix will call for an egg. A simple 1:1 substitution of a flax egg, a chia egg, whipped silken tofu, or even applesauce would not stabilize the cake enough, resulting in a crumbly cake.
• Milk Substitutes — Substituting plant-based milks like cashew milk, almond milk, or soy milk is easy enough, but it won’t produce a cake with the texture you’re looking for.

So, how do you veganize a box of cake mix? Check out the recipe card below for the perfect vegan cake mix recipe!

Baking options

You can make a variety of cakes using this cake batter. Here are some options with suggested baking times:

• cupcakes – Line a muffin pan with cupcake paper, fill them about 3/4 full, and bake for 18 to 22 minutes.
• Sheet cake – Add batter to a 9×13 pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
• Layer cake – Pour batter evenly between two round pans and bake for 26 to 31 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have vegan cake mixes?

Some store-bought cake mixes are made without dairy and eggs. For example, some Duncan Hines and some Pillsbury cake mixes fit this criteria. Of course, there are also cake mixes that are intentionally vegan, like Simple Mills and Annie’s.

How to substitute eggs when using a cake mix?

You might think you could add an egg replacer, such as a flax egg, but most cake mixes are too light and the resulting cake is flaky and crumbles easily. Adding other basic ingredients, such as flour, can help create the perfect vegan cake box cake.

Serving advice

Many store-bought frostings are also made without dairy or eggs. This means with a quick read of the label, you can buy frosting for your cake.

I recommend using your favorite vegan frostings for your cake. If you’re looking for homemade frosting, here are some great ideas: