Gluten-free

47 beautiful gluten-free cakes

No-one should miss out on delicious cakes!

Whether you’re following a gluten-free diet because of intolerances or Coeliac disease, it can be hard finding desserts to indulge in that actually taste good.

We’ve pulled together a selection of our most indulgent chocolate, coconut, fruit and citrus cakes for your enjoyment, all containing no gluten. Try our syrupy polenta and orange cake, or go for a thick slice of our chocolate mousse dessert… Whatever your flavour preference, we have your cravings covered.

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Blueberry cupcakes

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Blueberry cupcakes

Blueberry cupcakes

Yummy, delicious gluten-free and dairy-free blueberry vanilla cupcakes. Perfect for the kids lunchbox and for you with a cup of tea, morning or afternoon.

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Cauliflower and passionfruit ice-cream cake

Cauliflower and passionfruit ice-cream cake

A gorgeous ‘ice-cream’ cake using cauliflower and cashew nuts for a creamy filling, a crunchy nut & seed base, topped with a tangy passionfruit curd.

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Gluten-free red velvet mud cake

Gluten-free red velvet mud cake

No-one should miss out on cake and you dont have to with this gluten-free red velvet mud cake. Just don’t forget the cream cheese frosting!

Lemontons

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Lemontons

Lemontons

We have created a lemon twist on a classic favourite – the Lamington. We’ve even made this recipe gluten-free, and nut-free, so everyone can enjoy!

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Gluten-free berry lamingtons

Gluten-free berry lamingtons

Not your average lamingtons, these gluten-free favourites use berry jam on the outside instead of chocolate icing.

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Cardamom and lemon cake with vanilla labne & lemon syrup

Cardamom and lemon cake with vanilla labne and lemon syrup

Cardamom adds a beautiful touch to this delightful lemon cake with a twist. It’s fragrant, zesty and served with a sweet lemon syrup and creamy labne.

(Credit: Photography James Moffatt; Styling Steve Pearce; photochef Lizzie Fiducia )

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Gluten-free banana bread

Gluten-free banana bread

This will be your new go-to banana bread recipe and its gluten-free so everyone can enjoy it.

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Gluten-free Chelsea buns

Gluten-free Chelsea buns

Don’t let gluten come between you and your favourite treats.

Gluten-free desserts

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Chocolate and beetroot mud cake with caramelised baby beets

Chocolate and beetroot mud cake with caramelised baby beets

Give your chocolate mud cake an earthy edge with the use of this not-so-secret ingredient.

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Gluten-free doughnuts

Gluten-free doughnuts

Ok they’re not quite a cake but close enough!

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Pure apple cake with golden syrup custard

Pure apple cake with golden syrup custard

An apple cake with a difference. Sliced apples are coated in a sweet syrup then baked until soft then drowned in a gorgeous golden syrup custard.

Gluten-free glace fruit cakes

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Gluten-free glace fruit cakes

Gluten-free glace fruit cakes

Just because you don’t eat gluten doesn’t mean you have to miss out on Christmas treats – try this delicious glace fruit cake.

Sweet Success - Sticky date Pudding with caramel sauce

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Sticky date pudding with caramel sauce

Sticky date pudding with caramel sauce

Rich, sweet and decadent, this gluten-free dessert is beautiful served with a dollop of cool ice-cream or fresh cream.

Gluten-free blueberry cake
(Credit: Woman’s Day)

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Gluten-free blueberry cake

Gluten-free blueberry cake

Light and fluffy, this beautiful orange spiced cake is stuffed with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet icing to create this wonderful gluten-free dessert.

Sicilian almond, apple and ricotta cake with pecans

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Sicilian almond, apple and ricotta cake with pecans

Sicilian almond, apple and ricotta cake with pecans

With classic Mediterranean flavours this ricotta cake is hearty and wholesome; just crunch through that delicious tap layer of pecans to enjoy.

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Orange buttermilk syrup cake

Orange buttermilk syrup cake

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Chocolate indulgence cake

Chocolate indulgence cake

Baking is one of the hardest things for people who follow gluten-free diets to enjoy but with this delicious recipe you won’t have to feel like you’re missing out anymore. They’re so good we challenge you to taste the difference!

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Earl grey and chocolate cheesecake

Earl grey and chocolate cheesecake

This vegan cheesecake contains no actual cheese, instead it is based on nuts, which provides a wonderful, natural richness and flavour. The combination of fragrant earl grey tea and chocolate is utterly irresistible.

Spiced apple cupcakes

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Spiced apple cupcakes

Spiced apple cupcakes

Yummy, delicious gluten-free and dairy-free spiced apple cupcakes perfect for the kids lunchbox and for you with a cup of tea, morning or afternoon.

raw choc-peanut cake

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Raw choc-peanut cake

Raw choc-peanut cake

Followers of the raw vegan diet, you can’t go past this easy chocolate, peanut and coconut cake! Our gluten-free recipe is sweetened with dates for a healthy treat.

watermelon cake

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Watermelon cake

Watermelon cake

This impressive watermelon cake is a fun addition to kids’ parties and a healthy alternative to a classic chocolate cake.

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Gluten-free whole orange cake

Gluten-free whole orange cake

This simple gluten, dairy and nut-free cake is great for everyone to enjoy. Using the whole orange, skin and all, and drowned in syrup

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Gluten-free carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Gluten-free carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

A classic pairing.

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Gluten-free orange cake with labne

Gluten-free orange cake with labne

You’ll love this dense and gluten-free almond and orange cake served with creamy vanilla labne.

Nutty apricot cake
(Credit: John Paul Urizar)

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Nutty apricot cake

Nutty apricot cake

Apricot halves pressed into the top give this mouth-watering cake its sweetness and attractive look. It gets its nuttiness from processed walnuts, giving it a pleasant buttery consistency.

chocolate roulade

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Flourless chocolate roulade

Flourless chocolate roulade

It’s so light, so lovely – with a coffee-cream filling – this delicious dessert cake will just melt in the mouth. Best of all, it’s gluten free so everyone can enjoy it.

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Polenta and ricotta cake with rosemary lemon syrup

Polenta and ricotta cake with rosemary lemon syrup

Looking for a cake with wow factor? Soaked in deliciously sweet lemon and rosemary syrup and served with whipped ricotta, this polenta cake is sure to impress.

ricotta, blueberry and polenta cake

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Ricotta, polenta & blueberry cake

Ricotta, polenta & blueberry cake

A gorgeous golden cake made with polenta, ricotta and dark blueberries running though it.

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Chocolate cake with sour cherry ganache

Chocolate cake with sour cherry ganache

Dense and rich chocolate cake with a gorgeously contrasting sour cherry glaze.

Flourless chocolate cake

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Gluten-free New York cheesecake

New York cheesecake is known for its creamy, satiny texture. It’s rich, dense and tall with a flat top – and this one is gluten-free for everyone to enjoy.

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Dark and dreamy chocolate cake

Dark and dreamy chocolate cake

This cake is unapologetically all about chocolate. So much so, that it’s even flourless, creating a fudgy, dense indulgent cake – you’ll find a little goes a long way.

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Flourless orange & white chocolate cake

Flourless orange & white chocolate cake

Moist, dense and sweet – what more could you want in a cake?

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Lemon and zucchini polenta cake

Lemon and zucchini polenta cake

A nonna’s favourite made healthier with the addition of zucchini – and it’s gluten-free to boot!

gluten free chocolate cake recipe

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Easy gluten-free chocolate cake

Easy gluten-free chocolate cake

Because everyone should be able to enjoy chocolate cake!

Gluten free rosewater chocolate cake recipe
(Credit: Ben Dearnley)

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Gluten free rosewater chocolate cake

This gluten free chocolate cake recipe uses hazelnut meal in place of flour, with a touch of deliciously fragrant rosewater.

Flourless almond, peach and orange blossom loaves
(Credit: Ben Dearnley)

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Flourless almond, peach and orange blossom loaves

Flourless almond, peach and orange blossom loaves

These tasty little loaves are the perfect accompaniment with a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon.

flourless fig, pecan and maple cake

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Flourless fig, pecan and maple cake

Flourless fig, pecan and maple cake

Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake
(Credit: Australian Women’s Weekly)

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Flourless hazelnut chocolate cake

Flourless hazelnut chocolate cake

Serve this versatile fudge-like chocolate cake as a dessert with ice-cream, for morning or afternoon tea, or freeze in slices to pop into a work or school lunchbox.

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Gluten-free carrot cake with orange frosting

Gluten-free carrot cake with orange frosting

Cooking is full of classic pairings, and carrot and orange is one of the best. This moist carrot cake with orange frosting is moist, dense and delicious, and, as a bonus, gluten-free.

FLOURLESSCHOCOLATE, PRUNE & HAZELNUTCAKE

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Flourless chocolate, prune & hazelnut cake

Served with hazelnut whipped cream, this chocolate, prune and hazelnut cake is dense, decadent and gluten-free.

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Flourless chocolate cakes with avocado icing

Flourless chocolate cakes with avocado icing

Treat yourself, but make it healthy.

Upside-down mandarin polenta YOGHURT CAKE

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Upside-down mandarin polenta yoghurt cake

Upside-down mandarin polenta yoghurt cake

This delicious and impressive looking mandarin upside-down cake is a little tricky to make but is oh so worth it. Better still it is gluten-free so everyone can enjoy it. Use a microplane to zest the fruit for best results.

Plum and lemon POLENTA CAKE

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Plum and lemon polenta cake

Plum and lemon polenta cake

gluten-free orange syrup cake

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Gluten-free orange syrup cake

Gluten-free orange syrup cake

Syrup cakes are popular in many parts of the world, using local spices or fruit to add moisture and flavour. This orange flavoured gluten free version is light and delicious. Enjoy it on its own or with a little whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE mousse cake

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Chocolate orange mousse cake

Chocolate orange mousse cake

With a texture this silky and a flavour this heavenly, you’ll not be able to resist a second helping of this decadent chocolate orange mousse cake. It really is that good.

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Gluten-free mixed berry and vanilla layer cake

This gorgeous mixed berry and vanilla cake from The Australian Women’s Weekly and Disney’s ‘Healthy Family Eating’ cookbook is naturally gluten and refined sugar free, making the ultimate dessert for those who love their dessert but want to stick to a healthy diet.

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Gluten-free raspberry and lemon syrup cake

Don’t miss out on your favourite sweet treats just because you have an intolerance to gluten. This beautiful raspberry and lemon syrup cake is free of wheat and dairy, and still tastes incredible!

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