Whether you’re adapting your recipes to use less eggs or don’t want to make another grocery store run, we have you covered. We’ve got plenty of egg-free recipes — including cheesecakes, cookies, and even Swiss buttercream (!) — that deliver all the flavor and texture you want without having to crack a single egg. (And for even more, check out our collection of vegan recipes.)
1) King Arthur's Original Cake Pan Cake
This easy cake is a timeless favorite for good reason. It comes together without eggs, butter, milk — or even an electric mixer. The result is always a moist, deeply chocolatey cake. Double the recipe and add your favorite frosting for a celebratory layer cake, or keep it simple as a single-layer snacking cake.
Get the recipe: King Arthur's Original Cake Pan Cake
Shop the recipe: Round Cake Pan
2) Vanilla Cake Pan Cake
This vanilla version of our beloved Cake Pan Cake is just as easy and reliable as its chocolate counterpart. Made without eggs or dairy, this simple cake is sure to become a go-to recipe whether you’re short on ingredients or just need a satisfying, ultra-moist vanilla cake.
Get the recipe: Vanilla Cake Pan Cake
Shop the recipe: Supernatural Rainbow Softies Sprinkles
3) No-Bake Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
When you want a rich, show-stopping dessert without turning on the oven, this no-bake cheesecake delivers. Its airy, mousse-like texture pairs beautifully with a bright raspberry topping — whether you go with a quick stovetop sauce, macerated berries, or your favorite jam.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
Shop the recipe: Pie Pan
4) Chocolate Magic Cookie Bars
Magic cookie bars get a chocolatey twist in this upgraded take on the classic. Also known as seven-layer bars, dream bars, or Hello Dolly bars, these treats feature a gooey, ultra-chocolatey filling sandwiched between a buttery graham cracker crust and golden, crispy coconut topping.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Magic Cookie Bars
Shop the recipe: 8" Square Pan
5) Berry Easy Jam Bars
These bars are a breeze to make and only call for a handful of pantry staples. There’s no mixer required, no need to prebake the crust, and no pre-cooking the fruit ahead of time. Just mix up a buttery, brown sugar-oat dough, layer it with berries, top it with streusel made from the same dough, and bake.
Get the recipe: Berry Easy Jam Bars
Shop the recipe: King Arthur Rolled Oats
6) Vegan Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
You can still enjoy classic chewy chocolate chip cookies without eggs (or dairy!). New York City-based bakery Ovenly shared their go-to vegan recipe, which swaps butter and eggs for simple pantry staples like vegetable oil and water.
Get the recipe: Vegan Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
Shop the recipe: Half-Sheet Pan
7) King Arthur Bakery’s Vegan Muffins
Toasted almond flour adds depth of flavor and a tender crumb, while a blend of fruits and grains creates a satisfying, flavorful bite. It’s the kind of muffin that feels equally at home on a weekend brunch table as it does tucked into a weekday breakfast — a little taste of our bakery, wherever you are.
Get the recipe: King Arthur Bakery’s Vegan Muffins
Shop the recipe: Standard Muffin Pan
8) Vegan Swiss Buttercream
Swiss buttercream typically calls for cooked egg whites (and lots of them!), but in this egg-free version, you can still enjoy this classic frosting’s silky, luxurious texture with the help of aquafaba and vegan butter.
Get the recipe: Vegan Swiss Buttercream
Shop the recipe: Ankarsrum Original Mixer
9) Easy Vegan Lemon Cake
This effortlessly elegant cake comes together in minutes and bursts with bright citrus flavor. It showcases lemon in all its glory — zest, juice, and candied slices — plus bold boosts like lemon juice emulsion and lemon powder for extra tang. Best of all, it’s completely dairy- and egg-free.
Get the recipe: Easy Vegan Lemon Cake
Shop the recipe: Lemon Juice Emulsion and Lemon Juice Powder
10) Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
American-style buttercream doesn’t include eggs, so this recipe easily fits the bill. Our recipe dials in the sugar and butter amounts for the perfect balance of sweetness and spreadable texture.
Get the recipe: Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Shop the recipe: Pure Vanilla Extract
11) Crispy Grain-Free Waffles
Flax meal and water replace eggs in these almond flour-based waffles. Fresh out of the waffle maker, they have crisp edges and fluffy interiors. Pro tip: Make a double batch and freeze your leftovers for a wholesome homemade breakfast even during your busiest mornings.
Get the recipe: Crispy Grain-Free Waffles
Shop the recipe: Cuisinart Double Sided Belgian Waffle Maker
12) Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls
You’d never guess our favorite recipe for cinnamon rolls skips the eggs. These rolls stay tender and fluffy for up to a week (if they last that long!), thanks to the tangzhong method. Packed with spiced cinnamon flavor and rich vanilla icing, these are the best version of the classic brunch staple.
Get the recipe: Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls
Shop the recipe: Vietnamese Cinnamon
13) No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie
This luscious pudding pie comes together without dairy or eggs — thanks to the power of coconut. The filling blends coconut cream and evaporated coconut milk for a rich, soft texture. Even if coconut isn’t your favorite flavor, the generous amount of chocolate ensures cocoa remains the star of this vegan pie.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie
Shop the recipe: Guittard Bittersweet Onyx Wafers
14) Easy Vegan Pancakes
These vegan pancakes are light, tender, and fluffy — just what you want to start your day. Made with simple pantry staples and minimal effort, they’re a recipe you can easily add to your breakfast rotation.
Get the recipe: Easy Vegan Pancakes
Shop the recipe: Vermont Maple Syrup
Cover photo (Vanilla Cake Pan Cake) and food styling by Liz Neily.
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