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Gluten, Dairy & Egg-Free Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Adapted from MixingBowl.com

Ingredients:

3 cups gluten-free flour blend (see below…you can also use regular flour if you can have it)
2 cups sugar
2 cups cold water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until well combined.  Pour into a greased 9x13x2 inch baking pan.  Bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.  Serve with frosting if desired or dust with confectioners’ sugar.  Makes 12 servings.

Chocolate Frosting:

Adapted from The Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook

3/4 cup Earth Balance butter
Pinch of salt
2 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons rice milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life Foods brand)

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and salt on medium speed for about 2 minutes.  Add the confectioners’ sugar in three batches, beating after each addition.  Add the rice milk and vanilla.  Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.  Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl for a couple of minutes stirring frequently.  Add melted chocolate to frosting and beat for another minute.  Spread the frosting on cake.

If you’d like add gluten-free sprinkles (I used Let’s Do Sprinkelz) for decoration.

All Purpose GF Flour Mix

I mix this blend up in big batches and keep it in the fridge ready for when I need it.  It subs beautifully cup for cup whenever a recipe calls for regular flour.

1 cup brown rice flour
1 1/4 cup white rice flour
1/4 cup potato starch
2/3 cup tapioca starch
3/4 cup sweet rice flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 tsp xantham gum

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My 10 year old food allergic son loves these pancakes.  I usually triple the recipe and then freeze them in a container between sheets of wax paper.  My son will take them out of the freezer for breakfast or lunch and simply microwave them as needed.

Gluten, Dairy and Egg Free Pancakes

2 cups gluten free flour blend*
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups rice or soy milk
2 tablespooons water
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Heat a griddle (to about 350) or pan on the stove top.  The griddle is ready for pancakes when water dropped on the hot griddle rolls and sizzles.  Mix all the dry ingredients.  Add the milk, water, oil and vanilla.  Mix well, but don’t over stir; a few lumps are okay.  Drop 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.  Flip the pancake when bubbles form and begin to pop.  Keep the heat medium to medium low; they burn fast.  Enjoy!

Yield:  12 pancakes

*This is the gluten free flour blend that I use regularly and have experienced the best results with. I use it to replace regular flour cup for cup in any recipe. I make up a big batch of it and keep it in the fridge to have on hand when I need it.

All Purpose GF Flour Mix

1 cup brown rice flour

1 1/4 cup white rice flour

1/4 cup potato starch

2/3 cup tapioca starch

3/4 cup sweet rice flour

1/3 cup cornstarch

2 tsp xantham gum

Recipe modified from Recipezaar.com

See also:

Gluten Free, Dairy Free Waffles

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Pizza Crust:

1 tbsp active dry yeast

1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degress F)

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 1/2 cups flour

Dissolve the yeast in the water.  Add the rest of the ingredients in and mix.  Dump onto a floured surface.  Knead into a smooth dough (five minutes or so).  Roll out and press down onto a greased pizza pan.  Add some pizza sauce and your toppings.  Bake at 450 degress F for around 12-15 minutes until the crust looks crispy and lightly browned.  Dough can also be frozen as well.

Note:  I also make this gluten free as well substituting the flour with equal portions of the gluten free flour mix below.

All Purpose GF Flour Mix

1 cup brown rice flour

1 1/4 cup white rice flour

1/4 cup potato starch

2/3 cup tapioca starch

3/4 cup sweet rice flour

1/3 cup cornstarch

2 tsp xantham gum

Enjoy!

Related post:

Pizza Dough for the Breach Machine

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Citrus Chocolate Cupcakes

1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend*

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup water
3 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life Foods brand)
1 1/2 tsp icing sugar

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Combine the OJ, water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Coat muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray; fill half full with batter. Bake at 375 degrees for 13-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan to wire rack to cool completely. Just before serving, sprinkle with icing sugar. Yield: 1 dozen.

*This is the gluten free flour mix that I use regularly and have experienced the best results with. I use it to replace regular flour cup for cup in any recipe. I make up a big batch of it and keep it in the fridge to have on hand when I need it.

All Purpose GF Flour Mix

1 cup brown rice flour
1 1/4 cup white rice flour
1/4 cup potato starch
2/3 cup tapioca starch
3/4 cup sweet rice flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 tsp xantham gum

Enjoy!

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As a parent of a food allergic child I know how rewarding it is to be able to offer something similar to what the other kids are eating. If sharing this recipe helps even just one person, I’m a happy girl. Enjoy!

Vanilla Dairy-Free Ice Cream

2 cups dairy alternative, divided (I use Rice Milk)

2 cups safe marshmallows (I use Jet Puff)

1/3 cup sugar

3 tbsp oil (I use Canola)

1 tsp safe vanilla extract

1 package gelatin (I use Knox)

In a medium saucepan combine marshmallows, sugar and one cup of dairy alternative. Stirring constantly bring marshmallow mixture to a slow boil until sugar and marshmallows have dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Meanwhile combine gelatin, one cup of dairy alternative and oil, allow to stand for five minutes. Using a stand or hand mixer (I use a whisk) beat gelatin, oil and dairy alternative mixture until foamy. Add vanilla. Combine all ingredients together and transfer to the frozen canister of an ice cream maker. Process according to manufacturer’s instructions (mine takes approx. 20 minutes).

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Gluten Free, Dairy Free Waffles

1 cup gluten free flour mix*

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp sugar

1 cup milk (can sub 1/2 cup apple juice & 1/2 cup water for milk)

1 egg (can omit by increasing baking powder to 2 tsp & decreasing milk to 3/4 cup)

1 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla

2 tbsp club soda

Heat waffle iron. Mix flour, baking powder and sugar in bowl. Add milk gradually and stir to mix. Add egg, oil and vanilla. Beat or whisk until smooth. Add club soda. Whisk for one minute. Pour 1/2 cup batter into waffle iron. Cook according to manufacturers directions. Serve immediately with syrup, preserves, etc.

Source: Special Foods for Special Kids

*This is the gluten free flour mix that I use regularly and have experienced the best results with. I use it to replace regular flour cup for cup in any recipe. I make up a big batch of it and keep it in the fridge to have on hand when I need it.

All Purpose GF Flour Mix

1 cup brown rice flour

1 1/4 cup white rice flour

1/4 cup potato starch

2/3 cup tapioca starch

3/4 cup sweet rice flour

1/3 cup cornstarch

2 tsp xantham gum

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