Help Need More Eggs!!!! Only Have 4!!!!

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Dreme Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 7:02pm
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Ok the store is like 30 mins from my house ( I just got home from the store and work, changed in to baking wear, so I dont wanna go back out). Now I realize I forgot to buy eggs. I only have 4 left and I have to make 3 8" rounds and 4 Bundts. Im using DH Yellow and Devils cake mix. I havent really docotored before. I would search the site but it dont have that much time to sit up here and look for it. I need the 8" for tonight (just got the order today but she doubled the price cause she really wanted it tonight ) and the bundts for tommorow. I have Merenge powder (a little over half). How do I substitute? Does it matter when using DH? What about the yolks? Do I need them. Will the yellow cake be white instead cause I didnt use the yolk from a real egg? Help!


(In the mean time im getting the fondant decorations made)


TIA!

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FatAndHappy Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 7:08pm
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Sorry I can't help - but I'll bump ya!

Good luck!!!! Any nice neighbors??????? icon_smile.gif

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Sugarflowers Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 7:12pm
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I know that you can use vinegar to replace eggs in scratch baking, I don't know about mixes. If so, it's 1 Tbsp. of white vinegar for each egg. In scratch, I also add about 1/4 cup extra flour. Surprisingly, the cakes rise and taste pretty good. I don't know how well this would work for bundt cakes.

You should be able to use the powdered egg whites. Just follow the directions on the container for reconstituting them. If the batter doesn't' look yellow enough, just add drop of yellow food color.

Good luck.

Michele

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okieinalaska Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 7:14pm
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oops, this happened to me Friday night after kids were in bed and it was 10pm. I got brave and called a neighbor and luckily they were still up and I was able to borrow some eggs.

I have no idea what a substitute is sorry. But I am watching to find out! : )

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Nyma Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 7:17pm
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I don't know either!! But here's a BUMP!

BTW gas stations usually have eggs!! Just a thought!

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Dreme Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 7:23pm
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Thanx gals!

Yeah, Im in the middle of friggin nowhere!!!! LOL. The gas station was back where the store was. There arent very many nieghbors out here. I dont know any cause im staying at my BF house until mine is finnished renovating.....sigh I cant wait to move back in mine.

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ConnieB Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 7:26pm
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I know that you can use vinegar to replace eggs in scratch baking, I don't know about mixes. If so, it's 1 Tbsp. of white vinegar for each egg. In scratch, I also add about 1/4 cup extra flour. Surprisingly, the cakes rise and taste pretty good. I don't know how well this would work for bundt cakes.

You should be able to use the powdered egg whites. Just follow the directions on the container for reconstituting them. If the batter doesn't' look yellow enough, just add drop of yellow food color.




Thanks for the info! I am one egg short of making "Elvis Presley's favorite pound cake" I can't wait to try it, I have heard its Absolultely Wonderful! and has the finest crumb you have ever seen in a pound cake.

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biviana Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 7:43pm
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My daughter is allergic to eggs so I replace them with Vinegar, Milk, and Baking Powder all combine for each egg. You can replace at the most two eggs otherwise the cake won't rise ver well.
I have replace them only on scratch recipes, I haven't tried it in DH yet. Let me know how it goes I have to make one with out eggs soon. icon_smile.gif
Hope this help.
Biviana.

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ConnieB Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 7:52pm
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My daughter is allergic to eggs so I replace them with Vinegar, Milk, and Baking Powder all combine for each egg. You can replace at the most two eggs otherwise the cake won't rise ver well.




How much of each do you use?

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biviana Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 7:57pm
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Sorry!
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 Tbsp Milk
1 tsp baking powder
Mix them together before adding to the batter. It looks like a whisked egg white.

There are more replacements, but I usually use that one.

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noreen816 Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 8:03pm
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I know vegans use applesauce but the cake doesn't rise as much

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Dreme Posted 3 Nov 2006 , 9:34am
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thanx again gals, finally got some eggs! BF brung some home about an hour after I posted.

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7yyrt Posted 3 Nov 2006 , 5:20pm
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When I replace part of the eggs, I always separate the eggwhites and beat them 'til they gain a little volume before going on with the recipe, sort of like you would for a chiffon cake.

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doleta Posted 3 Nov 2006 , 5:26pm
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I substituted 1 heaping tablespoon mayonaise for each egg once many years ago. Think it was fine.

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