Fixing Egg Smell in Baking Products (2024)

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Introduction

Have you recently pulled out a cake from the oven only to be hit by a strong eggy smell? Yes, that has happened to the best of bakers and to us too! While eggs are one of the key ingredients that make cakes fluffy and spongy, sometimes their overbearing smell can completely spoil the cake-eating experience. The good news is that you can avoid the eggy smell next time you bake by trying a few hacks here and there.

At Bakers’ Fun, our experience of over 30 years with baking has taught us one thing – baking cannot be perfect every single time. Sometimes just a pinch of extra “something” can enhance or spoil the outcome, but that’s okay. With eggs too, we have usually been successful in keeping their pungent taste off the outcome but sometimes that smell can persist.

If you are looking for tips on how to fix egg smell in baking products, this blog will have all the answers for you. So, keep reading.

Table of contents:

• Fixing Egg Smell in Baking Products – Some Easy Tips
  • Not Beating the Eggs
  • Overcooking the Cake
  • Hide the Egginess
  • Go Eggless
• Conclusion

• Frequently asked questions

Fixing Egg Smell in Baking Products – Some Easy Tips

It is not easy to always pinpoint why a cake is left with an eggy smell after baking. But some conclusions can be drawn. Here obviously the culprit is egg, but sometimes it is also how you mix the batter.

Not Beating the Eggs

One of the most common reasons for the eggy smell is the fact that eggs are not beaten enough. When this isn’t done diligently, egg protein becomes uncurled which eventually straightens them out. This makes the outcome very “eggy”.

To ensure this doesn’t happen, it’s important you beat the eggs properly. An electric mixer is always recommended but if you don’t have one, use your muscle power to power on!

Overcooking the Cake

If you are overcooking your cake, that may be the cause of the eggy smell. We don’t often face this problem but know other bakers complaining of the same. As of what we know now, this most likely happens as while the cake bake, eggs release sulphur. The more you cook, the more this is released.

Hide the Egginess

If you are unsure about balancing the eggy smell, use a stronger ingredient to be on the safe side. All you need to do is add a little bit of cinnamon, lemon, clove, coffee, or vanilla to your batter to balance the flavours. You can also increase the amount of essence you use.

Go Eggless

If you are too sensitive to the eggy smell, skip them altogether. You can make a variety of eggless cakes that come out as soft and fluffy as the eggy ones. At Bakers’ Fun, we have many eggless options that we bake using protein powder and milkmaid. Whether it is the 50th Birthday Cake or the Yellow Themed Baby Shower Cake, you will find a host of options at our store.

Conclusion

Whenever we think cakes, we think eggs. Unfortunately, eggs come with a tardy smell that often spoils the overall taste of a cake. This can easily be avoided if you know how to prepare your batter. All the cakes coming out of the Bakers’ Fun oven are not only fresh but are devoid of any eggy smell so that you can enjoy them – not once but always! So, try them today.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I Avoid the Egg Smell From My Baked Goods?

Ensuring that you don’t overcook your batter can help remove the eggy smell. Adding an adequate amount of essence can also help overcome the eggy smell.

Do Your Cakes Have an Overbearing Eggy Smell?
No, they don’t! Every cake sold at the Bakers’ Fun is made in such a manner that the eggy smell doesn’t linger once it’s out of the oven.

Are Eggless Cakes a Good Option If I Don’t Like The Eggy Smell of Cakes?
Yes, eggless cakes are a good option especially if you find the eggy smell pungent. However, you can buy the best bakes in town and be sure that you don’t get the eggy smell.