Yes, you can bake a cake without eggs or milk by using Jell-O powder as an alternative. Jell-O can act as a substitute for both eggs and milk in certain cake recipes, providing moisture and binding properties. Here are two eggless and milkless cake recipes using Jell-O:
- Vegan Jell-O Cake:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 packet (3.4 oz) Jell-O powder (any flavor of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix the Jell-O powder with water until it dissolves completely.
Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the Jell-O mixture and stir well.
Pour the Jell-O mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Eggless and Milkless Jell-O Poke Cake:
Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) of your favorite cake mix (check the box to make sure it doesn't contain eggs or milk as an ingredient)
- 1 packet (3.4 oz) Jell-O powder (flavor that complements the cake mix)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions. Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions, substituting any eggs or milk with water or oil, if necessary.
Pour the prepared cake batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven as per the package instructions.
While the cake is baking, prepare the Jell-O by dissolving the Jell-O powder in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until the powder is fully dissolved.
Add 1/2 cup of cold water to the Jell-O mixture and stir well.
Once the cake is out of the oven, use a fork or a skewer to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
Pour the prepared Jell-O mixture over the warm cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
Let the cake cool completely, and then refrigerate it for a few hours to allow the Jell-O to set.
Both of these recipes should yield delicious and moist cakes without the need for eggs or milk. Enjoy your eggless and milkless Jell-O cakes!