31 Gluten-Free Cake Recipes for Any Ocassion
Celebrate any special day with a big slice of cake! These 31 gluten-free cake recipes (most of which are dairy-free) are perfect for celebrating the holidays or any other day. Go bake one of these cakes today!
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Here’s an overview of the cakes we have:
(These are just a few of the gluten-free cakes in this roundup. Please scroll down to view all of these 31 delicious cake recipes in their full glory).
- Loaf Cakes: We have our favorite lemon yogurt loaf cake, blood orange yogurt cake, lemon drizzle cake, and avocado cake.
- Cheesecakes: Enjoy Greek yogurt cheesecake, vegan pumpkin cheesecake and lemon cheesecake.
- Bundt Cakes: Love bundt cakes? Then you’ll must try this chocolate bundt cake, this lemon bundt cake or this coconut bundt.
- Low-Carb Cakes: For low-carb options, we have our flourless almond cake, an orange walnut cake and coconut flour chocolate cake.
Amazing Flourless Almond Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
This flourless almond cake is amazingly tender and moist. Made with almond meal instead of flour and flavored with lemon zest, it’s also topped with sliced almonds and sprinkled with powdered sugar for just the right amount of sweet. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack or a light dessert during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s or Easter. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and low carb too.
Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist and filled with the taste of citrus, this gluten-free lemon drizzle cake is a delicious sweet treat that goes great with a steeping cup of tea! Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a light dessert! Dairy-free too.
Moist Gluten-Free Carrot Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist, tender and flavorful, this gluten-free carrot cake is spread with a rich cream cheese frosting and decorated with chopped pecans. Great for birthdays or holidays such as Easter or Mother’s day. Totally dairy-free too.
Easy Gluten-Free Fruit Cake (Dairy-Free)
Filled with plenty of dried fruit, crunchy pecans and spices, this gluten-free fruit cake is easy to make and is great with a mug of tea for this holiday season! Totally dairy-free too. Go bake it today!
Easy Gluten-Free Crumb Cake
Tender and soft, this gluten-free crumb cake is flavored with cinnamon and topped with a crumbly streusel topping. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast, a sweet snack in the afternoon, or a light dessert. Best accompanied with a steeping cup of tea.
Amazing Gluten-Free Strawberry Cake (Dairy-Free)
With a moist and tender crumb, this gluten-free strawberry cake is topped with fresh strawberries and sprinkled in a light dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack with a cup of tea, or serve it with ice cream for a more decadent dessert. Totally dairy-free too.
Moist Gluten-Free Spice Cake (Dairy-Free)
This incredibly moist gluten-free spice cake is flavored with warm spices, has a tender crumb filled with crunchy pecans, and is spread with a delicious cream cheese frosting for a decadent treat. Totally dairy-free too. Go bake this beautiful cake today – it’s the perfect dessert for the holidays!
Gluten-Free Pistachio Cake (Dairy-Free)
A moist, gluten-free pistachio cake made with a hint of orange citrus and topped with a rich, delicious frosting made with pistachio butter and white chocolate. Great for breakfast, an afternoon snack or a delicious dessert! Totally dairy-free too. Go bake a batch today!
Moist Gluten-Free Chocolate Bundt Cake (Dairy-Free)
Rich and moist, this gluten-free chocolate bundt cake is finished with a decadent chocolate ganache that will make any chocolate lover happy. This amazing chocolate cake is great for special occasions and holidays, or anytime you have chocolate cravings. Totally dairy-free too!
Gluten-Free Blueberry Dump Cake (Vegan)
Super easy to make, this gluten-free blueberry dump cake recipe requires very little hands-on prep time, and is ready in under an hour! Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert. Totally dairy-free and vegan too.
Vegan Lemon Cheesecake (Gluten-Free, No-Bake)
This easy no-bake vegan lemon cheesecake is the perfect dessert for Easter, Mother’s day or any holiday. With a crunchy walnut and almond base and a deliciously creamy and refreshing lemon cashew cream filling, this cheesecake is totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too, but no one would care!
Gluten-Free Lemon Olive Oil Cake (Dairy-Free)
This gluten-free lemon olive oil cake is moist, tender and fragrant with citrus lemon, and covered in a lemon icing to make it more decadent (optional, but highly recommended!). Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime sweet snack! Totally dairy-free too, but no one would care! Go bake this gluten-free olive oil cake today!
Moist Gluten-Free Lemon Bundt Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist, tender and fragrant with citrus lemon, this gluten-free lemon bundt cake comes together very easily, tastes delicious and is perfect for breakfast, tea time, or an anytime snack! Totally dairy-free too. Go bake this gluten-free bundt cake today!
Gluten-Free Apple Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist and flavorful, this easy gluten-free apple cake is filled with fresh cubed apples and makes the perfect breakfast, snack or even dessert for the fall when apples are in season. Totally dairy-free too. Go bake this beautiful cake today!
Easy Gluten-Free Coconut Cake (Dairy-Free)
A deliciously tender gluten-free coconut cake that is drizzled in a coconut glaze, and is bursting with coconut flavor. If you’re a fan of coconut, you’ll love a slice of this coconut cake along with a cup of tea. Totally dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist and tender, and studded with fresh blueberries, this gluten-free blueberry cake is perfect for breakfast, a tea-time snack or dessert with a scoop of ice cream! Totally dairy-free too.
Easy Greek Yogurt Cheesecake (Gluten-Free)
This easy Greek yogurt cheesecake makes a delicious dessert – with a crunchy gluten-free graham cracker crust and a lighter but still creamy filling. Go bake this cheesecake today! Totally gluten-free too!
Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake (Dairy-Free)
In this easy gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipe, a sweet biscuit base is filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for the most delicious sweet treat for spring or summer! Dairy-free too.
Easy Avocado Cake (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
A simple avocado cake that has a moist crumb, delicious flavor and vibrant color. Totally gluten-free and vegan too, but no one would care!
Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake (Dairy-Free)
This gluten-free red velvet cake is made up of light, fluffy layers of sponge cake filled with a delicious cream cheese frosting. It’s perfect for special occasions such as Valentine’s day, Mother’s day, birthdays or whenever you feel like cake! Totally dairy-free too!
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake (No-Bake, Dairy-Free, Vegan)
Smooth and creamy, this delicious gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake is also both dairy-free and vegan, but you’d never know it! Made with cashews and coconut oil for creaminess, and a base of almond meal, this is the perfect dessert for pumpkin season and fall in general. Serve this during Thanksgiving and the holidays and impress your guests!
Moist Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cake (Dairy-Free)
Tender and moist, this easy gluten-free pumpkin cake is filled with pumpkin flavor and topped with a delicious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. A delicious sweet snack or dessert for the fall, this pumpkin spice cake is sure to be a favorite! Totally dairy-free too.
Easy Gluten-free Coffee Cake (Dairy-Free)
A lightly-sweetened, gluten-free coffee cake that’s flavored with cinnamon, has a tender and moist crumb, and is perfect for cozying up to on cooler days with a warm cup of coffee or tea. Great for breakfast, an anytime snack or even a light dessert. Ready in just 30 minutes, this cinnamon coffee cake recipe is also dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Peach Upside Down Cake (Dairy-Free)
In this easy gluten-free peach upside down cake, sweet juicy peaches flavored with cinnamon sugar and baked with a simple batter, making an easy summer dessert or sweet snack perfect for taking advantage of abundant summer peaches (but you can always use canned peaches if you prefer). Totally dairy-free too!
Easy Gluten-Free Banana Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist, tender and filled with banana flavor, this delicious gluten-free banana cake with cream cheese frosting is topped with sliced bananas and chopped walnuts. Perfect for breakfast, tea or dessert! Totally dairy-free too, but no one would know!
Gluten-Free Lemon Yogurt Cake (Dairy-Free Option)
This gluten-free lemon yogurt cake is a pound cake with a moist crumb, and is so fragrant with citrus lemon zest. It’s so delicious and easy to bake, you’ll be making it over and over! Perfect for breakfast, a light dessert or an anytime snack! This gluten-free lemon cake recipe can easily be made dairy-free too.
Easy Walnut Cake Recipe (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
A fragrant and deliciously easy walnut cake that is flavored with fresh citrus orange, interlaced with crunchy walnuts, and finished off with a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack or a light dessert! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Easy Gluten-free Yellow Cake (Dairy-Free)
Tender, moist and delicate, with just the right amount of sweet, this easy gluten-free yellow cake is made with just a handful of ingredients. It’s perfect as breakfast in the morning, as a snack with a warm cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon or as a light dessert. Serve it during the holidays or special occasions, or any other day just because. Totally dairy-free too.
Easy Blood Orange Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option)
This easy blood orange cake recipe is soft, moist with a hint of citrus. It’s a cinch to make, comes together very easily and you can have freshly baked homemade cake in under an hour! It’s great for breakfast, an anytime snack or even a light dessert. Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too!
Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Moist, decadent, and super easy to make, this coconut flour chocolate cake uses just a bit of low-carb coconut flour instead of refined wheat flour. Topped with crunchy coconut chips and fresh raspberries, this flourless chocolate cake makes the perfect dessert for Christmas, the holidays, Valentine’s day, Easter, or any special occasion! Gluten-free and dairy-free, but no one would care!
Gluten-free Lemon Cornmeal Cake
This is a gluten-free lemon cornmeal cake that shines with the lightness of citrus lemon, is textured with grainy cornmeal and has a wonderful, moist crumb. It’s easy to make, comes together quickly and holds up well.
