Duck School · Eggs
3 min guide
Can You Bake With Duck Eggs?
A simple, practical way to use rich duck eggs in cakes, puddings and everyday bakes.
Yes - duck eggs are lovely in baking. They are often larger than hen eggs, so the most reliable swap is to use the egg weight your recipe calls for rather than assuming one duck egg always equals one chicken egg.
Start with the recipe, then weigh if needed
Duck eggs are often larger than hen eggs, so a careful bake is easier when you work to the recipe's total egg weight rather than assuming one egg always swaps one-for-one.
Let the richer yolk do its thing
Duck eggs can give bakes a generous colour and a fuller texture. They work especially nicely in cakes, custards, Yorkshire puddings and homemade pasta, but the rest of the recipe still matters.
Keep the food-safety basics steady
Use clean hands and equipment, store eggs sensibly and cook dishes thoroughly. If a recipe is for someone with particular dietary or health needs, follow the guidance that applies to them.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most.
Can you substitute duck eggs for chicken eggs in baking?
Usually, but egg size varies. For a careful recipe, weigh the beaten egg and use the total amount the recipe calls for.
What are duck eggs good for in baking?
They work well in cakes, custards, Yorkshire puddings and pasta, where their generous yolk can bring colour and a fuller texture.
Do duck eggs need to be cooked differently in a cake?
The recipe's normal cooking method does the work. Make sure the finished bake is properly cooked before serving.