16 Cake Recipes Without Eggs

April 10, 2020

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You don’t need eggs to make a delicious cake with these egg-free recipes. Whether it’s a cheesecake, an ice cream cake or a shortcake, these desserts are perfect for any sweet tooth. Recipes like Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake and Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake are tasty, satisfying and won’t require a trip to the grocery store.

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Vegan Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting

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Classic carrot cake goes vegan in this easy recipe, and gets covered with coconut whipped cream to replace the traditional cream cheese frosting. A mixture of flax and water makes a sturdy substitute for eggs in this vegan cake. Plus, sweet crushed pineapple helps to make this cake delicious with less added sugar. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2018

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake

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This no-bake "refrigerator cake" evokes pure nostalgia for childhood treats. Fold peanut butter into whipped cream for a delicately nutty frosting. Then, layer chocolate wafers with the creamy filling, and let it all meld together in the refrigerator for a decadent summertime treat. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Carob Molasses Cake (Sfouf b' Debs)

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With all due respect to baklava, we've found a new favorite Lebanese dessert. This rich, moist cake is sweetened with carob molasses and has a hit of anise. We may or may not have fought over it in the Test Kitchen. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2018

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No-Bake Berry Flag Cake

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This American flag cake has a no-bake cheesecake base and is decorated with fresh berries for a patriotic treat that takes just 20 minutes to assemble. Make this easy dessert recipe for a Fourth of July party or any festive summer occasion. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019

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No-Bake Mason Jar Strawberry Cheesecakes

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These no-bake portable cheesecakes are rich and creamy and swirled with fresh strawberries and honey for sweetness--perfect for a picnic or a backyard barbecue! We've used some Greek yogurt to lighten up this healthy dessert. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2018

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Vegan Lemon Cake

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You don't have to be vegan to enjoy this vegan lemon cake! It's moist, delicious and plenty lemony thanks to a combination of lemon juice and zest. A glaze made with lemon juice, confectioners' sugar and almond milk adds a sweet-tangy finish. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Apricot-Strawberry Buckwheat Shortcakes

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This whole-grain shortcake recipe pairs perfectly with any fruit filling for a healthy dessert. We prefer light buckwheat flour over the darker variety--its milder flavor lets the fruit shine. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017

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Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake

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This peach dump cake serves up a fluffy, tender vanilla cake that's studded with juicy, sweet peaches. This peach cake is so simple it's sure to become a favorite summertime dessert. Using a box of organic cake mix makes the recipe prep even easier. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019

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Vegan Cheesecake

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This luscious vegan cheesecake nixes the dairy in favor of a filling made with coconut cream, tofu and cashews or macadamia nuts instead of the traditional eggs and cream. Coconut oil and nuts make for a rich-tasting and crunchy crust, so nobody will miss the butter. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019

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Key Lime Mason Jar Cheesecakes

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These mini mason jar desserts are not only adorable; they also keep portion sizes in check! These beauties can be prepped in under 20 minutes. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2018

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Upside-Down Cinnamon-Pecan Coffee Cake

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Layering the ingredients in this coffee cake recipe right into the pan lets you skip the steps of making the batter and the nut topping separately. To make this healthy one-bowl dessert so it can be served like pull-apart rolls, dollop 16 equal portions of batter over the nuts. If you don't want to fuss with that, dollop the batter on top however you like. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2016

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Cherry-Apple Dump Cake

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No special cooking knowledge is needed for this fruity dessert recipe. You literally "dump" the ingredients into a baking dish, pop it in the oven and enjoy. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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No-Bake Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

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Make slicing this elegant cheesecake easier and keep the swirls in place by dipping your knife in water between cuts. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Raspberry-Lemon Chiffon Icebox Cake

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You can use a mix of berries as the topping for this classic summertime dessert-we like combining regular raspberries, golden raspberries, and blackberries. Look for golden raspberries at farmers' markets or farm stands at the height of summer. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2018

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Raspberry-Mint Swirl Cheesecake

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Served on a vibrant raspberry sauce, this swirled pink and white diabetic-friendly cheesecake is so beautiful your guests won't even notice that it's crust-less! The homemade yogurt cheese and reduced-fat cream cheese mixture results in a fantastic dessert with a lower amount of fat. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Brown Sugar Peach Shortcakes

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Brown sugar-sweetened shortcakes with fresh, ripe peaches and a lightly sweetened cream topping that's reminiscent of crème fraîche is the perfect ending to a summer meal. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2011

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