Eggless Desserts for One
Dessert for One Without Eggs
One soft eggless vanilla cake with a simple vanilla glaze and fresh berries — an easy baked dessert for one when you don't want to use eggs.
Servings
1 small cake
Prep
10 min
Cook
18–22 min
Total
28–32 min
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
≈ 480 kcal
Protein
≈ 6 g
Fat
≈ 18 g
Carbs
≈ 74 g
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
Ingredients
What you'll need.
- All-purpose flour50 g
- Granulated sugar25 g
- Baking powder½ tsp
- Fine saltPinch
- Milk40 g
- Neutral oil15 g
- Vanilla extract½ tsp
- Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar½ tsp
- Powdered sugar, for glaze15 g
- Milk, for glaze1–2 tsp
- Fresh berries25 g
How to Make It
One eggless dessert, step by step.
- 01
Prepare the oven and baking dish
Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease one small oven-safe ramekin or approximately 10 cm (4-inch) round baking dish.
- 02
Mix the dry ingredients
Add the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
- 03
Add the wet ingredients
Add the milk, neutral oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Stir gently just until the batter is smooth and no dry flour remains.
- 04
Fill the baking dish
Transfer the batter to the prepared dish and smooth the top into an even layer.
- 05
Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
- 06
Cool
Let the cake cool in the dish for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove it if desired. Allow it to cool before adding the glaze.
- 07
Make the vanilla glaze
Stir the powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon of milk. Add a few extra drops only if needed until you have a thick but pourable glaze.
- 08
Finish the dessert
Spoon the glaze over the cooled cake and finish with a few fresh berries before serving.
SVI SWEET Tip
Mix only until the flour disappears.
Eggless cakes can become dense if the batter is overmixed. Once the wet and dry ingredients are combined, stop stirring and get the cake into the oven.
Substitutions
Make it work with what you have.
Milk
Regular dairy milk works well, but an unsweetened neutral plant milk can also be used in the same amount.
Neutral oil
Use a mild oil such as sunflower, vegetable, or canola oil so the vanilla flavor stays clean.
Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar or regular white vinegar both work. The small amount helps the cake rise and does not leave a noticeable vinegar flavor after baking.
Berries
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or a small mix of berries all work well. They can also be omitted for a simple vanilla version.
Storage
Best fresh and soft.
Room temperature
Without fresh berries on top, the cooled cake can be covered and kept at room temperature for up to 1 day.
Refrigerator
If the cake has been topped with fresh berries, cover and refrigerate it and enjoy within 2 days.
Before serving
A refrigerated cake tastes best after sitting at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes so the crumb can soften slightly.
FAQ
A few helpful answers.
How does this cake rise without eggs?
Baking powder provides most of the lift, while the small amount of vinegar helps support a light, tender texture without using an egg.
Will the cake taste like vinegar?
No. Only a very small amount is used, and its flavor is not noticeable once the cake is baked.
Can I make it without the glaze?
Yes. The glaze is optional, and the vanilla cake can be served plain or simply topped with fresh berries.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes. Double all ingredients and bake the batter as two individual cakes for the most predictable baking time and texture.
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