{"id":102,"date":"2021-02-26T17:57:02","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T17:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/?p=102"},"modified":"2023-04-03T13:20:01","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T13:20:01","slug":"should-you-weigh-eggs-when-youre-baking-a-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/should-you-weigh-eggs-when-youre-baking-a-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Weigh Eggs When You&#8217;re Baking a Cake?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:55.555555555556%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:44.444444444444%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:44.444444444444%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Weighing eggs is a traditional method of cake making and one that&rsquo;s not always used in today&rsquo;s modern-day recipes, but does it actually make any difference?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a baker myself and also having baked cakes to sell, I&rsquo;ve done quite a bit of experimenting with sponge mixes so I could make both the best-looking and tasting sponges for my customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The simple answer is; egg weights can range by around 20-30g, so if you don&rsquo;t know the egg weight the recipe could have too much or too little egg.  Weighing the egg gives an accurate weight and excellent texture. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/decorative-image-of-a-cake.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/decorative-image-of-a-cake.jpg 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/decorative-image-of-a-cake-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/decorative-image-of-a-cake-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20900%20500'%3E%3Crect%20width='900'%20height='500'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5318 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/decorative-image-of-a-cake.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/decorative-image-of-a-cake.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/decorative-image-of-a-cake.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/decorative-image-of-a-cake-300x167.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/decorative-image-of-a-cake-768x427.jpg.webp 768w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to see a quick and easy way to measure a sponge mix which you can use for various cake sizes including a visual guide and ratio chart which you can use to get the best results every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<h2>Do You Weigh Eggs in the Shell For Baking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have come across some bakers who weigh their eggs in the shell before cracking it into a cake mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what I&rsquo;m about to say might be a bit controversial in the baking world, but trust me I&rsquo;ve tested it and you will see good results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average eggshell weighs around 9-10g, so if you&rsquo;re weighing the shell you&rsquo;re adding in extra weight to your cake batter ratio that isn&rsquo;t there. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/different-sized-eggs-with-shell-on.jpg\" alt=\"different sized eggs with shell on\" class=\"wp-image-269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/different-sized-eggs-with-shell-on.jpg 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/different-sized-eggs-with-shell-on-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/different-sized-eggs-with-shell-on-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/different-sized-eggs-with-shell-on.jpg.webp\" alt=\"different sized eggs with shell on\" class=\"wp-image-269 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/different-sized-eggs-with-shell-on.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/different-sized-eggs-with-shell-on-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/different-sized-eggs-with-shell-on-150x150.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/different-sized-eggs-with-shell-on.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you use six eggs in your cake batter and you include the eggshell weight you&rsquo;re accounting for around 60g of egg that isn&rsquo;t in the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best way to weigh an egg is by cracking the egg straight into a mixing bowl over a set of scales set to zero, that way the shell weight isn&rsquo;t included in the mix.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eggs give a cake batter the liquid element of the cake so having the correct ratio prevents the sponge from being too dry and dense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why It&rsquo;s Good to Weigh Eggs for Cakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just before we move on to how to weigh eggs and cake mix ratios, I just want to explain how weighing eggs can make a difference to a finished sponge cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eggs play an important role in a cake mix including color (from the yolk), thickening, moisture, creating a structure to bring the ingredients together, and even help with the rising process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important elements for a good sponge is moisture and if there&rsquo;s not enough it can lead to a sponge with a heavy dry texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a recipe states x number of eggs, most people don&rsquo;t have a variety of sizes to hand, they&rsquo;ll just use whatever they have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I measured the weights of smaller eggs vs larger eggs into a bowl to see what the difference would be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I used four eggs of each type and there was a nearly 60g (2.1oz) difference between the two, which is the same weight as one whole medium egg.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The image below shows the weight of the small eggs (on the left) and large eggs (on the right).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/small-egg-weight-vs-large-egg-weight.jpg\" alt=\"small egg weight vs large egg weight\" class=\"wp-image-275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/small-egg-weight-vs-large-egg-weight.jpg 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/small-egg-weight-vs-large-egg-weight-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/small-egg-weight-vs-large-egg-weight-768x341.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/small-egg-weight-vs-large-egg-weight.jpg.webp\" alt=\"small egg weight vs large egg weight\" class=\"wp-image-275 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/small-egg-weight-vs-large-egg-weight.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/small-egg-weight-vs-large-egg-weight-300x133.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/small-egg-weight-vs-large-egg-weight-768x341.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/small-egg-weight-vs-large-egg-weight.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bigger the cake and the more eggs you need, the bigger the weight difference will be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This shows that it&rsquo;s much more accurate to weigh eggs rather than use a specific number, although numbers can be used as a guide.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some baking is more of an exact science than others, but personally, I think it&rsquo;s better to be slightly over on egg volume than under. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Weigh Eggs for Cake Baking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The easiest way to make a sponge cake batter that will give you good results every time is by using the following ratio:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1 part flour (self-raising)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 part sugar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 part fat (baking margarine or butter)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 part eggs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To put this in simple terms all parts weigh the same and by using this ratio the end result should be a sponge with a good texture that isn&rsquo;t dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a really easy ingredient ratio to follow, but the fact that each egg weight varies can complicate things a little. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To keep things simple, the best way to use egg weights is to weigh the eggs first and then use the egg weight value for the rest of the ingredients. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, I wanted to make quite a large sponge cake using eight eggs, so I cracked 8 various-sized eggs into a mixing bowl that I&rsquo;d placed on some scales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total weight of the eggs came to 450g (15.9oz), so I weighed 450g of each ingredient into the bowl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this example, I used the &lsquo;all in one sponge method&rsquo; using baking margarine such as Stork, which doesn&rsquo;t need to be creamed with sugar as butter does and it can all just be mixed together to produce a silky batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cake-batter-before-and-after-mixing.jpg\" alt=\"cake batter before and after mixing\" class=\"wp-image-274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cake-batter-before-and-after-mixing.jpg 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cake-batter-before-and-after-mixing-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cake-batter-before-and-after-mixing-768x341.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cake-batter-before-and-after-mixing.jpg.webp\" alt=\"cake batter before and after mixing\" class=\"wp-image-274 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cake-batter-before-and-after-mixing.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cake-batter-before-and-after-mixing-300x133.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cake-batter-before-and-after-mixing-768x341.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cake-batter-before-and-after-mixing.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the same ratio using butter if you prefer, I&rsquo;m a big butter fan, but when it comes to cakes I just prefer the results which you get from baking margarine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using this method the weights used are governed by the weight of the eggs rather than the other ingredients and it helps to keep the recipe really simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Easy Cake Ingredient Ratio Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you use the method above to make a sponge batter and you&rsquo;re calculating the ingredient weight as per the egg weight, you need an idea of the ingredient amount you need depending on the cake size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The chart below shows how to calculate sponge batter weights and cake size based on an average egg weight of 2oz (57g):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Number of<br>eggs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Flour\/<br>sugar\/<br>fat<br>weights<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Makes (cake<br>size)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>115g<br>4oz<\/td><td>Small cake<br>1lb loaf tin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>170g<br>6oz<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>225g<br>8oz<\/td><td>Medium cake<br>2lb loaf tin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>285g<br>10oz<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>340g<br>12oz<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>400g<br>14oz<\/td><td>Large cake<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>450g<br>160z<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>515g<br>18oz<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>570g<br>20oz<\/td><td>Extra large<br>cake<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-6 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<h2>Top Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start to mix your batter it&rsquo;s usually a bit too thick and will produce a sponge that is fairly tight, <strong>to loosen up the batter and make a sponge with a good texture, add a tablespoon of milk per three eggs (170g\/6oz of ingredients).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This image shows the final cake which I made for this article using eight eggs, I added 3 tablespoons of milk to the mix, which produced a light and fluffy texture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-egg-sponge-cake.jpg\" alt=\"8 egg sponge cake\" class=\"wp-image-283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-egg-sponge-cake.jpg 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-egg-sponge-cake-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-egg-sponge-cake-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-egg-sponge-cake.jpg.webp\" alt=\"8 egg sponge cake\" class=\"wp-image-283 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-egg-sponge-cake.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-egg-sponge-cake-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-egg-sponge-cake-150x150.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-egg-sponge-cake.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Articles You Might Find Useful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this article has helped you to find out more about weighing eggs to make cakes, you might also find the following articles useful too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/should-you-weigh-pasta-before-or-after-cooking\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Should You Weigh Pasta Before or After Cooking?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/what-does-fried-egg-weigh\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">What Does a Fried Egg Weigh? 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