Orgran gluten free No Egg natural egg replacer.(from the health food section in coles or woolies)


Egg free dairy free birthday cake
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups plain flour
13/4 cups caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup Nuttelex polyunsaturated table margarine>
Extra 1 1/4 cups water
Extra 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Hundreds and thousands to decorate
Creamy vanilla frosting
1 1/2 cups Nuttelex margarine
4 cups icing-sugar mixture
2 tablespoons hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Grease two deep 20cm-round cake pans; line bases with baking paper.

2. Beat water, oil and baking powder in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed for about 30 seconds or until combined. Add remaining ingredients; beat mixture on low speed for one minute or until just combined. Increase speed to medium; beat for about three minutes or until mixture is smooth and thick. Divide mixture evenly among prepared pans.

3. Cook in a moderate oven, 180C, for about 35 minutes or until cooked when tested. Stand cakes in pans for five minutes; turn onto a wire rack to cool.

4. Creamy vanilla frosting. Beat margarine in a small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add icing-sugar, beating until combined. Beat in water and vanilla extract until just combined.

5. Sandwich cakes together with one-third of the frosting. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Decorate with hundreds and thousands.