Cakes are often part of special celebrations like birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. But if you are trying to avoid lactose, simply sticking to regular cake recipes is not typically an option. Luckily, you can get delectable lactose-free cakes, so you can still enjoy those sweet cake delights! They are great not only for those who cannot have lactose but for anyone who loves cake, and they taste just as good.
Lactose-free chocolate cake
The classic chocolate cake is a timeless favourite. It is a staple at birthdays and celebrations and for a good reason. Now imagine this classic favourite, laden with the rich taste of chocolate, made entirely without lactose. This recipe for lactose-free chocolate cake has substituted traditional butter and milk with alternatives without lactose. It boasts a sponge-like texture with an intense chocolate flavour and a hint of coffee. If you cannot get enough chocolate-flavoured cakes, try our recipe for lactose-free brownies with roasted hazelnuts.
Lactose-free cheesecake
Picture a cheesecake that not only meets your dietary requirements but also brings a celebration of flavours to your palate. This lactose-free birthday cheesecake is a three-layered wonder, comprising wonderful flavours and textures. The base is made from an enticing blend of digestive biscuits and dark chocolate, and the middle layer consists of a velvety vanilla mousse. Crowning the cheesecake is a tantalising layer of blueberry mousse, a drizzle of salted caramel and a sprinkling of fresh, juicy blueberries and edible flowers. For more cheesecake recipes, check out our lactose-free cheesecake with strawberry glaze and lactose-free baked cheesecake with coffee mousse.
Lactose-free cupcakes
Cupcakes are bite-sized delights that never fail to bring joy. These lactose-free cupcakes are made with vegetable margarine both in the base and the frosting, making them completely free of lactose and adding a distinct softness, creating a light, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. The crowning glory is the sweet vanilla cream frosting. It carries delicate floral notes that give the cupcakes an extra touch of luxury. They are decorated with a vibrant sprinkle of freeze-dried raspberries and dark chocolate, which provide a refreshing tartness and bittersweet notes that perfectly complement the sweet vanilla cream.
Lactose-free shortbread biscuits
Shortbread biscuits are a classic, and there is something undeniably comforting about them. Our lactose-free version offers all of the taste of classic shortbread biscuits without any lactose. The dough is made with only four ingredients – lactose-free butter, vanilla sugar, caster sugar, and flour. With this simple dough, you can make a variety of biscuits like thumbprint cookies filled with raspberry jam, butter cookies decorated with red-coloured sugar, almond biscuits sprinkled with chopped almonds and pearl sugar, or pistachio biscuits topped with finely chopped pistachios and pear sugar.
The same sweet flavour without the lactose
Baking without lactose does not have to mean sacrificing the delicious flavours that you have grown to love in your favourite cakes. Our selection of lactose-free cake recipes delivers the same sweet flavours but without the lactose. And with cleverly chosen ingredients, you will find that you are not missing anything – except for the lactose, of course. With our recipes, you are not only guaranteed a delicious dessert, but you are also ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun!
Questions about lactose-free cakes
Whether you are new to the world of lactose-free baking or simply curious and have a few questions about lactose-free cakes, we have the answers for you. Keep on reading to find out more!
Is cake lactose-free?
Whether a cake is lactose-free or not comes down to the recipe and ingredients. Regular cakes are often made with milk, butter, and other dairy products that have lactose. However, it is possible to make a cake without lactose by substituting these ingredients with lactose-free alternatives. In most cases, you will not even taste or experience the difference – it will be just as delicious as the regular kind!
How to make lactose-free cake?
If you want to bake a lactose-free cake, you can use lactose-free alternatives instead of traditional dairy ingredients. For instance, use lactose-free milk instead of regular milk. Similarly, you can use lactose-free butter or vegetable oils. Just make sure to look at the ingredients list on the products to make sure that they are, in fact, without lactose.
How much lactose is in cake?
The amount of lactose in cake depends on the ingredients used so it is difficult to say exactly how much there is in one cake in general. Regular cakes that use dairy products will contain lactose, for example, from cream, butter, and milk. A cake that has several dairy products will have a higher lactose content than one with, for example, vegetable oil instead of butter, water instead of milk, etc. Lactose-free cakes are made either completely without dairy in general or with lactose-free dairy products or plant-based alternatives.
