# Gluten-Free Eggnog Cakes This Festive Holiday Torte Features a Base of Almond and Oat Flour By M | Published 2015-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggnog-cake References: [cupcakesandkalechips](http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/gluten-free-eggnog-crumb-cake/) & [cupcakesandkalechips](http://cupcakesandkalechips.com) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-schr-seasonal-products). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-almond-creamer) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-sugar-oat-nog-latte). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Egg Nog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-o-nog.md) - [Oat-Based Holiday Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chobani-oat-nog.md) - [Dairy-Free Carrot Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooting-for-you-carrot-cake-slices.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Holiday Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-nog.md) - [Dairy-Free Festive Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-lines-festive-oatnog.md) - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md) - [Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake.md) - [Gluten-Free Marble Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-schr-marble-cake.md) - [Allergy-Friendly Celebration Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-love.md)