Dairy-Free Red Velvet Cake Recipe: Indulge in Love with this Valentine's Special Treat

Dessert Baking Festivals

July 25, 2024

Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to express love, and what better way to do it than with a homemade treat? This year, why not surprise your loved ones with a decadent Dairy-Free Red Velvet Cake Recipe that's not only delicious but also free from common allergens? Our allergy-friendly recipe ensures that everyone can enjoy a slice of love without worry.

A Cake That Cares

Our Allergy-Free Red Velvet Cake is carefully crafted to be safe for those with allergies.

This Red Velvet Cake Recipe is free from :

  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • tree nuts
  • dairy
  • casein
  • soy
  • egg
  • sesame
  • fish
  • shellfish

Ingredients Dairy-Free Red Velvet Cake Made with Love

To create this delectable allergy-free cake, you'll need:

  • 1 + ½ cups of sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1 cup of castor sugar
  • ½ cup of vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup of apple sauce
  • 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • 4-5 teaspoons of red food color
  • 1 cup of non-dairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon of white vinegar

Baking With Heart

Follow these simple steps to bake your Valentine's Special Red Velvet Cake:

  • Prepare the vegan buttermilk by mixing non-dairy milk and vinegar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients—flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
  • In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients—vegetable oil, sugar, apple sauce, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and red food color.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients and vegan buttermilk to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, grease your cake pans with oil, pour in the batter, and bake for 30-40 minutes.

Frosting with Affection

What's a Dairy-Free Red Velvet Cake Recipe without its signature cream cheese frosting? Here's how to 

Whip up a delectable buttercream frosting:

Allergy-Free Ingredients:

  • ½ cup of vegan butter
  • 1 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

Method Dairy-Free Red Velvet Cake:

  • Beat the room-temperature vegan butter until fluffy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla essence, continuing to beat until the mixture is light and creamy.

Decorating with Love

Once your cake has cooled, spread a generous layer of buttercream frosting over the top. Get creative with your decorations—add fresh berries, and chocolate shavings, or simply sprinkle with love.

Share the Love

This Valentine's Day, treat your loved ones to a slice of heaven with our Dairy-free Red Velvet Cake Recipe. Whether you're celebrating with family, friends, or that special someone, this cake is sure to make hearts flutter.

Don't forget to capture the moment and share it with us! Tag us on social media @GrubAllergy and spread the love with #AllergyFriendlyTreats.

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Grub Allergy!

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Dairy-Free Red Velvet Cake Recipe: Indulge in Love with this Valentine's Special Treat

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My tryst with cooking began when we got to know about food allergies for our son. Taken aback with the shock and restrictions that his diet had and also worried about nutrition...

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