Can You Use Extra-Large Eggs in Cake Recipes

Question

For making the cooktop chocolate cake which calls for 2 large eggs.  How can I accommodate this without ruining cake.  Can I mix the 2 extra-large together and then use a fraction of that mixture?  Thanks for you help.  Love that Spanish almond cake.  Made 2 yesterday for birthday gifts.

Lynn Clark · Accepted Answer

Hi Jean - Since the recipe only calls for 2 eggs I doubt the size difference will have much of an effect. A large egg is yields 3 1/4 Tablespoons and an extra-large egg yields 4 tablespoons, which means an overall addition of 1 1/2 tablespoons. I don't think that will have much of an impact on the overall texture of the cake. Using the correct egg size is much more important when there are a lot more eggs in a recipe or eggs are the primary ingredient (meringue, angel food cake, etc.). You should be fine with extra large eggs for this one! Best, Lynn C.

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