The Allergy Safe Birthday Cake
“What could be more important than a little something to eat?” -Winnie the Pooh
Creating a gluten, dairy, nut, soy, potato, corn, and guilt free birthday cake is POSSIBLE. Never let anyone tell you what is or is not possible! Baking a cake that is healthy and allergen friendly may sound impossible. But once you have done it, you will never think that way again. I baked a cake for my niece that was both, allergen friendly and delicious.
I wanted to share the recipe so that anyone who is reading this with allergies or dietary restrictions, can have their cake, and eat it too!
Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees.
Set out 2 mixing bowls (I would suggest a large and a medium).
Gather your needed ingredients: 1 1/4 all purpose Namaste flour (sifted), 1 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup palm shortening, 3/4 cup cane sugar, 2 large eggs (room temperature), 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water (or dairy free milk), 2 tsp vanilla extract and one 8-9 inch round pan (or one dozen cupcake pan).
Lightly grease your pan (or place 12 liners in one dozen cupcake pan if making cupcakes).
In the medium mixing bowl, add your dry ingredients together and stir.
In the large mixing bowl, add your oil (melted or room temperature) and sugar and fork together until combined and fluffy.
Add your eggs, water/milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract into the mixed sugar and oil, then whisk all together by hand or with an electronic mixer.
Once both bowls are finished, add the dry into the wet and whisk together.
Once the batter is fully combined, pour into your lightly greased 8-9 inch pan (or dozen cupcake pan).
Once poured, place cake pan in the center of the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes or until lightly browned (for cupcakes, bake for 2o-25 minutes or until lightly browned).
Once ready, let fully cool before frosting (I would suggest making your own frosting unless using one of Simple Mills or Miss Jones’ frosting).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me.
Enjoy your treat!!