7 Tips For Gluten-Free And Vegan Birthday Cakes

By Vajra Zahara

Sweeteners

Use natural sweeteners like maple syrup, agave nectar, coconut sugar, or date sugar instead of refined sugars.

Flour Alternatives

Replace regular flour with gluten-free flour blends made from rice flour, almond flour, coconut flour, or a mix of gluten-free flours. Make sure it's a blend suitable for baking cakes.

Egg Replacements

Use substitutes for eggs such as flaxseed meal, chia seeds, applesauce, mashed bananas, or commercial egg substitutes. These can help bind the ingredients together.

Dairy Substitutes

Instead of dairy milk, use almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, or oat milk. For butter, opt for vegan butter or margarine.

Raising Agents

Ensure your baking powder and baking soda do not contain ingredients that are sourced from animals.

Flavourings

Enhance the flavour with extracts like vanilla, almond, or citrus, ensuring they are gluten-free and vegan.

Frosting

Prepare your cake frosting using vegan butter, powdered sugar, dairy-free milk, and flavourings such as cocoa powder or vanilla extract.