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Gluten-Free No-Bake Cake: Easy, Chilled, and Allergy-Friendly

This gluten-free no-bake cake is creamy, layered, and made without flour, dairy, or refined sugar. It’s the perfect chilled dessert for summer or anytime you want something sweet and easy.

  • Author: Em GREER
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats

1 cup raw almonds or walnuts

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)

1 cup full-fat coconut cream

1/2 cup cashews (soaked)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons maple syrup (more to taste)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup strawberries or mixed berries (optional topping)

Instructions

1. Line a loaf pan or round pan with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, blend oats, nuts, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil until sticky.

3. Press crust mixture into the base of your pan. Freeze for 10–15 minutes.

4. In the same processor, blend coconut cream, soaked cashews, lemon juice, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.

5. Pour filling over chilled crust. Smooth the top.

6. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or freeze for 2–3 hours until firm.

7. Top with berries before serving.

8. Slice with a warm knife for clean edges.

Notes

Use certified gluten-free oats for a celiac-safe version.

Swap strawberries for blueberries, peaches, or banana slices.

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Keywords: gluten-free no-bake cake, flourless cake, dairy-free dessert