Non-Dairy Dessert for 1st Birthdays
Having a 1st birthday for your child at home means a lot of work. You'll have to keep in mind that some youngsters are lactose intolerant and may not be able to eat the cake and other bread items. Therefore , you'll need to cater some dairy free foods too. Here is a simple dairy free 1st birthday cake recipes that everybody can enjoy.
What you'll need for the chocolate cake recipe:
- Two and three quarter (2 3/4) cups of rice flour
- 1 cup of cocoa powder
- One tablespoon of baking powder
- Half a tablespoon of salt
- One and a half cups of dairy and soy free shortening (you will find this at any store)
- 2 1/2 cups of sugar
- Four (4) eggs
- One and a half (1 1/2) cups of almond milk or rice milk
- Quarter (1/4) cup of maple syrup or mixed fruit jam
- Two (2) teaspoons of vanilla extract
Method:
- Heat the oven to 350F or 180C.
- Sift together the rice flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
- Mix the sugar and shortening together using an electric mixer for three (3) minutes (you should get a fluffy mix at the end).
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and whisk till fluffy.
- Add the eggs to the sugar-shortening mix and combine well to get a viscous mix.
- Add the vanilla extract and maple syrup to the mix, together with the almond milk.
- Then add the dry ingredients to the wet mix and blend using an electric mixer on maximum speed. There shouldn't be any lumps left in the mix.
- Pour the batter in the cake tin (greased) (if you are using a silicone mold then there is no need to grease).
- Bake in the oven for thirty-five (35) to forty (40) minutes 'til the top is firm and the cake springs back when touched.
- Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool at room temperature.
To prepare the dairy-free frosting you need:
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of dairy free margarine
- 1/4 cup of almond milk
- Three quarter (3/4) cup of cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Method:
- Use an electric mixer to mix the margarine and sugar.
- Then add the almond milk, cocoa powder and vanilla extract and let the blender do the work to make spreading more consistent.
To decorate:
- Cut the cake in two (2) parts horizontally.
- Dissolve some cocoa powder in warm water and gently drizzle the liquid on the bottom layer and top layer of the cake. This will help to keep the cake moist.
- On the bottom layer, spread about half of the frosting.
- Place the top layer on the top and cover with the remaining frosting on the top and sides.
- Chill for a couple of hours before serving.
What you'll need for the chocolate cake recipe:
- Two and three quarter (2 3/4) cups of rice flour
- 1 cup of cocoa powder
- One tablespoon of baking powder
- Half a tablespoon of salt
- One and a half cups of dairy and soy free shortening (you will find this at any store)
- 2 1/2 cups of sugar
- Four (4) eggs
- One and a half (1 1/2) cups of almond milk or rice milk
- Quarter (1/4) cup of maple syrup or mixed fruit jam
- Two (2) teaspoons of vanilla extract
Method:
- Heat the oven to 350F or 180C.
- Sift together the rice flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
- Mix the sugar and shortening together using an electric mixer for three (3) minutes (you should get a fluffy mix at the end).
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and whisk till fluffy.
- Add the eggs to the sugar-shortening mix and combine well to get a viscous mix.
- Add the vanilla extract and maple syrup to the mix, together with the almond milk.
- Then add the dry ingredients to the wet mix and blend using an electric mixer on maximum speed. There shouldn't be any lumps left in the mix.
- Pour the batter in the cake tin (greased) (if you are using a silicone mold then there is no need to grease).
- Bake in the oven for thirty-five (35) to forty (40) minutes 'til the top is firm and the cake springs back when touched.
- Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool at room temperature.
To prepare the dairy-free frosting you need:
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of dairy free margarine
- 1/4 cup of almond milk
- Three quarter (3/4) cup of cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Method:
- Use an electric mixer to mix the margarine and sugar.
- Then add the almond milk, cocoa powder and vanilla extract and let the blender do the work to make spreading more consistent.
To decorate:
- Cut the cake in two (2) parts horizontally.
- Dissolve some cocoa powder in warm water and gently drizzle the liquid on the bottom layer and top layer of the cake. This will help to keep the cake moist.
- On the bottom layer, spread about half of the frosting.
- Place the top layer on the top and cover with the remaining frosting on the top and sides.
- Chill for a couple of hours before serving.
About the Author:
About the Author:Anu is a devoted baker whose eastern influence lets her create the most incredible cake recipes.Anu's unique creations can be discovered on Cake Recipe Secrets.This week you will find Anu's 1st Birthday Chocolate Cake recipe along with links to her other noteworthy cake treats.