First Birthday Cake

[sjust]

I want to make my dd a 1st birthday cake to enjoy but have to find a recipe that is gluten, dairy, soy, corn and nut free. I know this is a lot to eliminate and that is why I am hoping somebody will have an idea for me.

Thanks

Sarah

[Cheri A]

Here's a recipe that I got from FAAN (www.foodallergy.org) that has worked for my daughter. I've modified it to be gluten-free.

Old Glory Cupcakes (Milk, Egg, Peanut, Soy, Nut, Guten Free)

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup milk-free, soy-free margarine, softened

3 T. applesauce, divided

2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups Gluten-Free flour blend

2 tsp. xanthan gum

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with paper liners. Mix together gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum and baking powder. Set aside. In medium bowl, beat sugar and margarine with electric mixer until well combined. Beat in 2 T. applesauce and vanilla extract. Beat in gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum, baking powder mixture. Beat in remaining applesauce and water until batter is smooth. Spoon into prepared muffin tins, 2/3 full. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

[maddycat]

If you don't feel like making it from scratch, you could try Namaste brand cake mixes- this is what I made for my son's 1st birthday! They have a great spice cake mix or a chocolate cake mix that is good too.

I believe it is free of everything that you need to stay away from.

Then I used Cherrybrook Farms vanilla frosting mix that should be good for you too.

Hope your little one has a great b-day!