What considerations are there when using powdered or pasteurized eggs in baking cake?
If I am baking cake (from box mix or from scratch) and I don't have any fresh eggs, what must I take into account if I want to use powdered eggs or pasteurized liquid eggs instead? Will this work, and under what conditions?
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Pasteurized liquid eggs should work 1:1 as a substitute for whole eggs. Obviously, at this point, you cannot separate the yolks and whites, so you cannot use them for recipes which require separation. You would use approximately 1/4 cup of pasteurized egg per large egg in the original recipe.
Similarly, you can use reconstituted powdered egg, although the flavor may not be the same. I wouldn't do this in a yellow cake whose flavor is dependent on eggs, but in a chocolate cookie, it might be perfectly acceptable. Again, reconstitute the powder first according to its directions, so it is liquid, and then use about 1/4 cup per large egg from the original recipe.
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Can you use pasteurized eggs in cake?
The results of the present study on whites from pasteurized shell eggs agree with those on pasteurized liquid egg white product. A major component of angel food cake meringue is egg white, so it suggests that longer mixing times of egg white can aid in meringue formation from pasteurized shell eggs.Can you use powdered eggs in cake?
Powdered eggs are convenient to use when baking different treats, such as nut loaves of bread, homemade cakes, biscuits, and more. Whenever you have a recipe that calls for eggs, you can substitute traditional eggs with egg powder.Are pasteurized eggs good for baking?
Pasteurized eggs are gently heated in their shells, just enough to kill the bacteria but not enough to actually cook the egg, making them safe to use in any recipe that calls for uncooked or partially cooked eggs.What does pasteurization do for eggs?
Pasteurized shell eggs are heated in warm water baths using controlled time and temperature, to destroy any bacteria that might be present, but the process does not cook the eggs. Any process used for eggs in shell pasteurization has to be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).How to PASTEURIZE EGGS at home
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