Gluten-free birthday cake recipes

Make a dense, rich chocolate cake for a special occasion or anytime treat. While suitable for those following a gluten-free diet, it will prove a hit with everyone

Add some citrussy zing to your baking with this gluten and dairy-free orange olive oil cake, topped with a rosemary and cardamom drizzle. It's super fragrant and delicious

Treat someone to this flourless chocolate cake. It’s ideal for anyone following a gluten-free diet, and makes an irresistible dessert with fresh berries

Try this versatile strawberry and pistachio cake made with olive oil and polenta or cornmeal. Perfect for afternoon tea or dessert, it’s also gluten-free

This indulgent, fudgy vegan cake is topped with a rich frosting – you'd never guess that it's gluten-free and made without dairy, eggs, wheat or nuts

This gluten-free apple cake swaps flour, refined sugar and butter for ground almonds, agave syrup and olive oil – and it’s gorgeous

This gluten-free, flourless citrus cake is made using polenta and ground almonds. Serve with lemon drizzle icing and creamy mascarpone for an indulgent dessert

Junior cook Emily shares her simple, no-fuss recipe for gluten-free carrot cake

With a special surprise ingredient, this gluten-free lemon cake stays beautifully moist. To everyone’s amazement it's mash potato!

Treat family and friends to these simple vanilla-flavoured cupcakes, baked with gluten-free flour and baking powder

A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts - serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche

An unbelievably moist and yummy dessert

This rich, gluten-free cake makes a perfect dinner-party dessert

This hybrid brownie chocolate cake by John Whaite is a bold party bake. The toffee spikes transform it into a professional-standard dessert

A gluten-free light bake that uses polenta in place of flour and orange blossom to flavour a drizzle syrup

Lemon curd yogurt gives this gluten-free cake a lovely light texture. Similar to a Victoria sponge, it's filled with cream and berries and topped with a drizzle icing

This divine, squidgy chocolate cake is dairy and gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy a slice for dessert – even the vegans at your dinner party