Cybele Pascal
Allergy Free Red Velvet Cake with Velvet Frosting
Yes, this cake is allergy-free. Really. But nobody would ever know it. I created this recipe for my son Monte, whose birthday is February 6th. He was supposed to be born on Valentines Day, and was almost named Monte Valentine. However, he came 8 days early, and was named Monte Lovell (which means “little beloved”), which he finds equally embarrassing. Monte loves Red Velvet Cake, fittingly, so this cake is a tribute to him. My little beloved.
I encourage you to bake this cake. What better way to celebrate Valentines Day this year, than with an Allergen-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan Red Velvet Cake that can be eaten by all your favorite sweethearts? I promise, it’s to-die-for. Eat it and weep.
Red Velvet Cake with Velvet Frosting
makes one 8-inch layer cake
My whole family goes crazy for red velvet cake. Its so gorgeous and festive and sounds so luxe. This old-fashioned Southern favorite can be made even healthier by using Seelect Natural Food Coloring, which I order online. That way, you can let them eat cake without the slightest tinge of guilt.
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Velvet Frosting
makes enough to frost one 8-inch layer cake
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All recipes reprinted with permission from The Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook: How to Bake Without Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, and Sesame. Copyright © 2009 by Cybele Pascal, Celestial Arts, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, Berkeley, CA. Photo credit: Chugrad McAndrews.
(Please note that all my recipes are completely free of all top allergens (wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, shellfish, and gluten), so as many people as possible can enjoy them. Additionally, all the ingredients are available at Whole Foods, and online at Amazon.com. If you have trouble finding something, let me know and Ill help you find it.)
SAFETY NOTE: Because each person’s food sensitivity and reaction is unique, ranging from mild intolerance to life-threatening and severe food allergies, it is up to the consumer to monitor ingredients and manufacturing conditions. If manufacturing conditions, potential cross contact between foods, and ingredient derivatives pose a risk for you, please re-read all food labels and call the manufacturer to confirm potential allergen concerns before consumption. Ingredients and manufacturing practices can change overnight and without warning.
26 Responses
Oh my goodness, I have been raving about this recipe for the past month! My daughter was a New Year’s baby, and I used this recipe to make her birthday party cupcakes. I followed the cake and frosting recipes veratim (something I rarely do), and they were sublime.
That’s so wonderful to hear! I think this is a great cake for all of us to celebrate our little ones with!
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Can we use regular flour for this? My kid has food allergies but not to wheat (amazingly enough!) and don’t have the other flour on hand. If we sub for reg. flour and leave out the xantham gum, is that okay? LOOKS SO YUMMY!
We absolutely love this cake recipe! I plan on making it for Valentine’s Day. Continued thanks for all you do Cybele! Happy “early” Birthday to Monte!!!
I love, love red velvet cake — and since I have wheat intolerances — I’m definitely going to have to try to make this one! Thanks!
drelet:
Sure you can use all purpose flour. omit the xanthan gum. And just be sure to watch the cake carefully, as it will bake a little more quickly.
all best,
Cybele
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This was my birthday cake this year. Mom decorated it with chocolate shavings and cherries to make it extra special. It was delicious.
I never thought Red Velvet could be allergy free, that’s fantastic. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Red Velvet? Love love love! Thanks for sharing this recipe, its great for bringing to a party where you don’t know peoples allergies!
wow, this cake looks fantastic. the texture looks moist and dense, which i’m surprised at considering the gluten free flour. do you have a certain brand you recommend?
thanks for sharing. cheers.
Cake looks amazing….love the photos and your blog too.
Today I had guest blog post with interesting gluten free recipe…check it out and thank you!
http://cajunchefryan.rymocs.com/blog2/baking/guest-blog-post-irena-wandering-spoon/
Thanks! Ordered new cake pans from amazon so I can make this next weekend for the allergic kid and the rest of the famous. Weirdly excited and may have to make it twice (once as soon as the pans arrive) just to, ahem, “TEST IT” out first.
Absolutely stunning cake. Can’t wait to try it. It’s perfect for V-day! 
Dear Joy:
Love it! SOunds absolutely beautiful. Please share if you have a pic!
Best,
Cybele
Dear Veggietestkitchen:
I use Authentic Foods Superfine Brown Rice flour to make my own mix, which is linked to above, or you can buy the Authentic Foods GF Classical Blend. This will make for the most delicious crumb. If you use these Authentic Foods products, most people won’t be able to tell it’s gluten-free.
all best,
Cybele
Irena:
Thanks for sharing your recipe. I love rhubarb, and amaranth. Nice combo!
best,
Cybele
drelet:
I”m a firm believer in giving recipes a test run, and then eating them!
this looks beautiful and delicious! where were you when i keep asking on twitter for a gluten-free red velvet cake?
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This is the best allergy free cake I’ve tasted!!! My husband loved it and so did my in-laws who never eat allergy free. It was super moist and so delicious it tasted like it had wheat, dairy and egg in it! Thank you so much for this
You are a baking GENIUS! I just had a baby two months ago who is intolerant to everything under the sun and I’ve had to do a major diet change. I’ve been DYING for something sweet and have tried countless recipes from countless blogs which all ended up disappointing me. It’s my birthday today and I decided to try and make cupcakes. I’m a foodie and baking is by far my most enjoyable guilty pleasure. I made your red velvet cake into cupcakes and they are a dream come true!!!!! The texture, the moisture….they have the same consistency and flavor of a REAL cupcake!!! I’m in heaven. Thanks for taking the time to share your recipes. I can’t wait to try more!
I made this wonderful cake (cup-cakes) today. I followed the receipe exactly,and the results were WONDERFUL! I have three children two of my kids have many allergies (fish,eggs, nuts, dairy, soy, beef, and some fruits) as you can read the list is long. This receipe gave them the joy of licking the cake bowl (something I enjoyed as a child) and enjoying a new favorite. The other members in the family equally enjoyed the baked goods! Thank you for this recipe and helping to build memories for my children.
Dear Tramise:
I’m very (VERY) behind on answering comments. Thank you so much for this lovely one.
All best to you and your kids.
cybele
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