With the holidays coming up there are a ton of dessert recipes to make and this eggnog cake by Cupcakes and Kale Chips is a great treat for those that happen to be dairy and gluten-free. Despite the edit in ingredients and flours this cake is incredibly moist, sweet and filled with holiday flavor thanks to the use of a nut-based egg nog drink.
Eggnog is a quintessential holiday beverage many enjoy that also lends its tastes well to baking. This Eggnog Crumb Cake uses an almond milk version that features a similar taste without the use of dairy products. The nut milk is then added to a base made from gluten-free almond, oat and coconut flour and spices, nuts, eggs and avocado oil. The cake can also be served with an accompanying eggnog drizzle icing made from the same dairy-free eggnog drink.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Gluten-free Desserts
- Opportunity to develop and market more gluten-free dessert options to cater to the growing demand for dietary restrictions.
- Dairy-free Alternatives
- Potential for creating and selling dairy-free versions of popular holiday beverages and ingredients to accommodate consumers with dairy allergies or dietary preferences.
- Nut-based Milk
- Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in expanding the variety and availability of nut-based milk options for baking and beverages.
Sectors Adopting This
- Bakery
- Bakeries can explore the creation of gluten-free and dairy-free dessert options to attract a wider customer base and meet dietary needs.
- Plant-based Foods
- Industry players can develop and market dairy-free alternatives made from plant-based ingredients, such as nut milk, to cater to the increasing demand for vegan and dairy-free products.
- Alternative Beverages
- Opportunity for companies to produce and sell nut-based milk products specifically formulated for baking and as an alternative to traditional dairy-based eggnog.
