Whether it’s time for a smash cake or a birthday cake for any age, this egg-free dairy-free nut-free gluten-free CHOCOLATE CAKE is sure to hit the spot. This allergy friendly cake is perfect for adults and kids allergic to eggs, dairy, nuts, and gluten.
No eggs. No dairy. No nuts. Gluten free. Soy free. Sesame free.
If wheat flour agrees with you, this recipe also works with regular all purpose flour. Just substitute 1:1.
Not into chocolate? Try our Vanilla Wacky Cake.
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WACKY CAKE OR CRAZY CAKE OR DEPRESSION CAKE
This type of cake made with basic ingredients became popular during The Great Depression when supplies were in limited supply. It doesn’t use milk, butter, or eggs which is actually what makes it semi-allergen friendly.
Call it what you want, but this extremely simple cake has been passed down for generations and has gotten different names as time passed.
But does it still taste good?
Yes! It’s sweet, it’s spongy and it’s got a good rise. Eat it plain, with an elegant dusting of powdered sugar, or topped with frosting and sprinkles. It’ll work any way you want it to!
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Can You Freeze Chocolate Depression Cake?
It should freeze well unfrosted and wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Make sure to let it cool to room temperature and freeze the day you make it.
Can You Freeze Wacky Cake?
Whether you call it Wacky Cake or Depression Cake, it should freeze well unfrosted and wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Make sure to let it cool to room temperature and freeze the day you make it.
Both Chocolate and Vanilla versions will freeze fine. When ready to eat, just thaw at room temperature for several hours.
Egg-free Dairy-free Nut-free Chocolate Cake
Original and Double Stuf varieties of Oreos are made on peanut and tree-nut free lines. Oreos make great toppings!
We like Pillsbury Frosting, which is free of nuts, dairy, and eggs.
Cherrybrook Kitchen has a chocolate frosting mix that is from a peanut and nut free facility. Dedicated equipment free of dairy, egg, and gluten. They also carry a vanilla frosting mix.
Miss Jones Baking frosting is made in tree nut and peanut-free facilities (with the exception of coconut oil). It comes in a variety of flavors.
The Festival brand of sprinkles are from nut-free lines.
Gluten-free Egg-free Cake
For a gluten-free flour, use a gluten-free blend such as Namaste Perfect Flour Blend.
Products from Namaste Foods are allergen friendly and free of wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish, sesame and shellfish. All their products are Top-9 allergen free and can be found in grocery stores and online. They have their own dedicated facility and offer regular as well as organic varieties.
I love that Namaste Foods is a women-owned and family-operated.
Gluten-free Chocolate Wacky Cake (allergy friendly)
A delicious allergy friendly cake that is egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free. Great as a smash cake or birthday or any occasion. Can be made into 12 cupcakes.
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1 1/2
Cups
gluten-free flour
(or regular all-purpose flour)
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3
Tablespoons
cocoa powder
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¾
Cup
sugar
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1
teaspoon
baking soda
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1/2
teaspoon
salt
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1
Tablespoon
vinegar
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1/3
Cup
oil
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2
teaspoons
vanilla extract
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1
Cup
water
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Mix all ingredients together.
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Pour cake batter into 8.5" diameter x 1" cake pan.
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Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or 15-20 minutes for cupcakes. Done when a toothpick comes out clean.
- Makes 1 cake: 8.5” diameter x 1” tall or 12 cupcakes.
- For a double layer cake, make 2 cakes and stack them with frosting or jam in between.
- Oil can be melted coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil, etc.
- If you are not sensitive to gluten, this recipe works with regular all-purpose flour.
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- 3-Piece Set includes 1.5-quart, 3-quart and 5-quart Mixing Bowls
- 1-1/2-quart size perfect for whisking eggs or salad dressings, 3-quart size designed for use with electric mixers, 5-quart size ideal for tossing salads or serving popcorn
- Non-skid bottoms stabilize Bowls while mixing, even on a tilt
- Bowls nest for compact storage
- Dishwasher safe, BPA free
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- Our all-purpose flour is an essential ingredient for every baker yielding exceptional results. Unbleached and unbromated, this flour is milled to be versatile: strong enough for bread, and gentle enough for tender, delicate scones and cakes
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- Gluten Free Certified – Cup for Cup Perfect Flour
- USDA Organic Certified
- Soy Free, Nut Free, Wheat Free, Dairy Free
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- Made in a Dedicated Allergen Free Facility
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- Twelve 14.3 oz packages of OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (packaging may vary)
- Chocolate wafers filled with original OREO creme make great afternoon snacks
- Sandwich cookies are supremely dunkable cookies for children and adults
- Bulk cookies are great for sharing and entertaining; resealable package helps keep snack cookies fresh
- Cocoa Life: 100% Sustainably Sourced Cocoa; OREO partners with Cocoa Life to help support sustainable cocoa sourcing, see the Cocoa Life website for details
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- Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Frosting Variety, 1 of each flavor 16 oz can: Vanilla, Cream Cheese, Chocolate Fudge
- 1 – By The Cup Spatula Knife
- Gluten-Free; Kosher
- Top your cakes, cookies, and desserts with Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Flavored Frosting
- One can of frosting will frost a 13 x 9-inch cake, an 8- or 9-inch layer cake, or 24 to 30 cupcakes
- By The Cup is a registered trademark of Terrific Deal, Inc
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- Case of six 10.5-ounce boxes of all-natural wheat-free, gluten-free chocolate frosting mix (63 total ounces)
- 100% natural, certified Kosher ingredients; peanut-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free
- Made with rich, decadent imported Belgium cocoa powder
- Quick and easy, decadent vanilla frosting made without the most common allergens
- Product of USA; all Cherrybrook Kitchen baking mixes are made in a 100% peanut- and tree nut-free facility
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- As with our yellow cake, our vanilla frosting is made with the finest all-natural vanilla giving it its light and tasty flavor
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- Contains: 1 Container of Organic Frosting
- Fluffy, Creamy, Amazing – Whipped to perfection, this balanced sweet, creamy, delicious frosting tastes like it was made from scratch
- Organic, Non-GMO – Made with only the best ingredients to make for the best, from-scratch taste
- Vegan-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Nut-Free – All our products are made from sustainable ingredients in tree nut and peanut-free facilities (with the exception of coconut oil)
- No hydrogenated oils, trans fats, artificial colors, or flavors
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- Jewel Tone sprinkles are a mix of purple and blue in traditional and ball shapes
- Jewel colored sprinkles elegantly decorate treats for your next birthday or celebration
- 4.8 ounce jar with lid
- Serving Size: 1 tsp. (4 grams), Servings Per Container: about 34
- Minimum shelf life, six months from date of purchase
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Not into chocolate? Try our Vanilla Wacky Cake. It’s also Egg-free Dairy-free Nut-free.
What’s your favorite way to eat birthday cake?
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Can I use a bunt cake pan for this recipe?
I’ve never tried it, but it should work. You might have to adjust the baking time and you can check if it’s done with a toothpick.
Can this be made into cupcakes? If so, how long for baking at what temp? How many would it make?
Definitely! Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes for cupcakes. Makes about 12 standard sized cupcakes. Done when a toothpick comes out clean.
hello !! is this like your vanilla recipe (delicious btw !!) where if you’re not allergic to eggs, you can add 1 egg or no ??
Hi Liz! Glad you liked the vanilla cake! Yes, you can add an egg to this recipe as well.
How many days ahead of a party could you make this?
Hi Erica! The day before would be perfect! Make sure to give the cake enough time to cool before you decorate it.
Hi,
I’m making this cake for my daughters first birthday and we have a little boy who has a serve nut allergy.
This definitely has no nuts or traces of nuts?
Thank you,
Bree
Just make sure to check that the ingredients that you purchase and use have no traces of nuts.
Would coconut flour work ?
Coconut flour will not work as it is highly absorbent. Typically, coconut flour will require quite a bit of eggs when used in baked goods.
Hi. How well would this cake freeze? I need to make it well before the event. Thank you
It should freeze well unfrosted and wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Make sure to let it cool to room temperature and freeze the day you make it.