Gluten-free baking from scratch is a beast of it’s own, one that I’ve been avoiding for the longest time. Many attempt, but few succeed. I finally took up the challenge this weekend to make a gluten-free carrot cake, and just for fun I thought it’d be a good idea to try making it vegan as well. It was a terrible idea and I failed miserably. Two days, wasted batter, and a disappointing spirit later I cut my losses. So all my efforts weren’t all for nothing (and because I still wanted carrot cake) I reached for a box of Betty Crocker’s Gluten Free Cake Mix.
Why I Love It
- No hassle
- No preservatives or artificial flavors
- Tastes like regular cake, you can’t tell the difference
- Made with Rice Flour
The only down side is it’s made with sugar instead of stevia, which is an ingredient I generally use to sweeten my food with. When I get the courage to try my hand at gluten-free baking again I’ll be sure to sub in the stevia. Stay tuned :)
If at first you don’t succeed, try try again
Coconut flakes, almonds, and raisins
A real lady matches her nails to her cupcake
Thanks for sharing this Betty Crocker goodie! Will have to give it a try. Nice nails! :)
Ooooo. I like your pretty nails.
You give inspiration. Here it is. Your right, its better. I’ll keep snapping. :) Hugs.
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GREAT WORK THERE, VERY HEALTHY FREE FROM GLUTTEN AND FRESH..NO PRESERVATIVES- AWESOME NEWS
ENJOYED YOUR POST :)
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Thank you! And yes i’ll be sure to keep trying and let you know, a crepes recipe should be on its way tomorrow :)
Thanks Brittany! I have yet to still tackle cookies, muffins, cake and bread. The pancakes I have down to a science, and crepes should be coming tomorrow :)
Gluten-Free Pancakes
http://littleblissbook.com/2013/07/03/almondoatflourpancakerecipe/
Gluten-Free Pancake Fruit Toppings
http://littleblissbook.com/2014/03/10/healthy-glazed-peaches-recipe/
that cupcake looks delicious- and i’m loving your manicure :) i agree with you on stevia in place of sugar though- will be looking forward to your next attempt (i always need a blogger to give me the go-ahead because so many of my recipes are true failure stories)
I love that you tried again!! They look delicious, and you look adorable (nails and all!)
Ok, I will.
Oh but you can…the shot is very simple. Try it next time and post the end result:)
Thanks Patty, I try ;)
Hey D! It really depends on what flours you use. Coconut flour mixes are more sense for example so you’ll still get a delicious cake but it may not be as fluffy. The Betty Crocker mix uses Rice Flour and is the closest I’ve tasted to Gluten cakes, even my mom tried it and was impressed. I think almond flour and rice flour are your best bets for a fluffy cake :) Hope you try and like it! Good hearing from you :) xx
Love the pictures. That last one super cute. I wish I could take pics like the one with the fork sorta laying on the baking cup. Very artisitc. I’m glad to hear you gae it a go. The hardest part for was realizing that its ok to cut your losses. :)
I just LOVE that last picture. It is beyond adorable!!!
Great post! Is there really no difference in the taste being gluten free? It’s looks flipping delicious. I’ve never baked gluten free anything before, scared it may turn out like something similar to concrete. But I may just have to try this!! X d
If you ever figure it out PLEASE let me know! I will personally come to you and you can teach me your ways and then we can dominate the Vegen baking empire!! Ok i’m getting a little carried away..
Vegan baking, to me, seems like a fine art! I’ve tried and definitely failed in the past~!! But, I agree, you have to just cut your losses and try again!