45 of the Best Gluten Free Birthday Cake Recipes

One of the first questions I had after my celiac diagnosis was what I could eat on my birthday...and luckily, there are plenty of delicious gluten free birthday cake recipes out there. So today, I thought I would make all gluten free birthdays a little more delicious by sharing 45 recipes for gluten free birthday cakes.

Now, there's nothing wrong with using a gluten free cake mix. If you're on a time limit or just want an easy gluten free birthday cake, I cannot recommend Pamela's chocolate cake mix enough. But if you want to make a gluten free cake from scratch, this round-up has plenty of delicious gluten free cake recipes to use...whether you're craving paleo chocolate cake, a vegan carrot cake or even gluten free donuts. 

So let's dive right in!

1. Coconut Caramel Tres Leches Cake - Barth Bakery

Even the name of this gluten free cake recipe is making me drool.

2. Banana Cake (Dairy Free) - Allergy Free Alaska

If you love banana bread, this cake is your birthday wish come true!

3. Vegan Chocolate Cake (Nut Free Option) - My Pure Plants

Gluten free oats ground into flour play a delicious role in this gluten free and vegan birthday cake.

4. Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting - Small Farm Big Life

Delicious any time of the year...

5. Low-Carb Chocolate Cake with Berries (Keto, Sugar Free) - Refresh My Health

Who would guess that this chocolate cake is low carb and even full of veggies?

6. Keto Birthday Cake Chaffle - Keto Focus 

This keto waffle recipe has three iters and creamy buttercream frosting.

7. Gluten-Free Birthday Cake (Dairy-Free Option) - Mama Knows Gluten Free

If you're looking for a classic birthday cake recipe that's also gluten free, this one is sure to please!

8. Gooey Gluten Free Chocolate Cake - Into the Cookie Jar

A flaky crust + a moist center = the perfect gluten free birthday cake!

9. Mandarin Orange Sponge Cake (Lactose Free) - Foodal

 Fresh mandarin orange juice puts a citrusy twist on a traditional birthday cake.

10. Paleo Death By Chocolate Cake (Vegan) - Oh Snap Let's Eat

Chocoholics...you're welcome!

11. Birthday Donuts - Hunny I'm Home DIY

Shake up the usual birthday cake tradition with these birthday cake donuts instead!

12. Keto Funfetti Bars (Sugar Free, Low Carb) - Kimspired DIY

These keto funfetti bars are sweet enough to enjoy for dessert or healthy enough to eat as a snack!

13. Coconut and Chocolate Cream Cake - The Bear and the Fox

No flour is needed for this creamy and dreamy cake.

14. Mini Paleo Chocolate Cake with Ramekins (Vegan Option) - Oh Snap Let's Eat 

No one will fight over their slice of birthday cake when you bake separate mini cakes instead!

15. Keto Lemon Pound Cake (Low Carb, Sugar Free) - Wholesome Yum

Prepping this keto cake only takes 15 minutes, so why not start now?

16. Easy Gluten-free Carrot Cake - My Gluten-Free Kitchen

This gluten free sheet-cake recipe is as easy to make as it is to eat. 

17. Gluten Free Unicorn (AKA, Strawberry) Cake - Fearless Dining

This unicorn cake is almost too cute to eat, but tastes delicious when you do!

18. Chocolate Chia Cake (Paleo, Egg-Free) - One Clever Chef

This cake is one of the healthiest birthday cake recipes you'll find...but also one of the tastiest. 

19. Perfect Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake - Meaningful Eats

No one will ever guess this light and fluffy cake is gluten free.

20. Caramel Popcorn Cake - Kitchen Frau

A cake? Made of marshmallows and caramel and popcorn?!? Mind. Blown.

21. Lemon Almond Layer Cake with Vegan Vanilla Frosting - Crowded Kitchen

This gluten free cake is loaded with berries and perfect for summer produce.

22. Chocolate Cheesecake - Cooking with Mamma C

And if you love cheesecake, why not make this chocolate cheesecake recipe your new birthday tradition?

23. Paleo Flourless Chocolate Cake - Delicious Meets Healthy

Only four ingredients are required for a paleo cake with a DREAMY texture.

24. 1-Bowl Vegan Carrot Cake (Oil Free, Refined Sugar Free, Nut Free Option) - Zardy Plants

For when you want to eat your veggies AND your cake!

25. No Bake Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake (Paleo) - Tasting Page

For when you want a birthday cake but don't want to turn on the oven to bake it!

26. Funfetti Waffle Cake (Vegan, Allergy-Free) - Strength and Sunshine

Start your birthday celebratory from breakfast time with these funfetti waffles.

27. Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza - Faithfully Gluten Free

A gluten free chocolate chip cookie...the size of a pizza? YES PLEASE!

28. Dulce de Leche Cheesecake - Deliciously Plated

A creamy caramel topping makes this decadent cheesecake gluten free dessert heaven.

29. One-Bowl Gluten Free Chocolate Cake in the Air Fryer - Recipes From a Pantry

Who knew that an air fryer could even whip up a cake?!?

30. Red Velvet Cake (Vegan) - Pink Fortitude

This vegan birthday cake is packed with healthy ingredients AND flavor.

31. Dairy Free Chocolate and Vanilla Checkerboard Cake - Emily Leary, A Mummy Too

This gluten free birthday cake has the best of both chocolate and vanilla worlds!

32. Flourless Chocolate Cake - Food N Service

No flour, no problem.

33. Vegan Zucchini Chocolate Cake (Allergy Friendly) - AllergYummy

No one will know this birthday cake has some hidden veggies...

34. Coffee Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake (Low Carb, Keto) - Low Carb Yum

I was sold when I saw a gluten free cookie crust...

35. Keto Chocolate Coconut Flour Pound Cake (Keto, Low Carb, Nut Free) - Fit to Serve Group

Moist. Rich. And keto friendly. What more could you want?!?

36. The Perfect Paleo Chocolate Cake - Raia's Recipes

One word: droooool.

 37. Vanilla Buttermilk Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting - The Organic Kitchen

Follow the gluten free version of this cake and you'll have a berry delicious dessert.

38. Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes - BREA Getting Fit

In case you're more of a cupcake lover than a cake person...

39. Super Fudgy Vegan Chocolate Cake - Texanerin

Whipped chocolate ganache is literally the frosting on the cake.

40. Funfetti Cake (Grain Free, Keto and Dairy Free Options) - Lau's Healthy Life

These gluten free birthday cake is easily customizable so you can bake a treat everyone can enjoy!

41. Raspberry Almond Cake with Coconut Cream (Paleo, Refined Sugar Free, Vegetarian) - Emma Eats and Explores

Are you a raspberry lover? Then this raspberry almond cake is the gluten free dessert you need.

42. Easy Gluten Free Sugar Cookies Recipe - Well If She Can Do It

These gluten free cookies are soft, chewy and cut into delicious squares for a cake-meets-cookie treat!

43. Wacky Cake Recipe (Egg Free, Dairy Free) - Skip to My Lou

Another vegan birthday cake that looks almost too pretty to eat!

44. Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake (Refined Sugar Free) - Nourish Plate

Creamy and dreamy...

45. From Scratch Gluten Free Trifle Recipe - Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting

This recipe is the perfect opportunity to use fresh summer berries!

Gluten Free Birthday Cake Recipes: The Bottom Line

Whatever you're doing or eating for your birthday, I hope it's a delicious day full of family, friends and food. And if this is your first birthday eating gluten free, know it is entirely possible to enjoy a gluten free birthday cake...and I hope these gluten free birthday cake recipes give you a yummy place to start!



Which of these recipes would you try first? Or what is your go-to gluten free birthday cake recipe? Let me know in the comments!