When you first start the AIP diet, it’s easy to think that any sort of dessert is out of the question. But here’s a bunch of AIP cakes that prove, you can have your cake and eat it too!
What is AIP baking?
It’s baking but with all AIP ingredients. That means it’s grain, egg, dairy and refined sugar free.
Can you have chocolate on AIP?
Nope. But you can have carob which a delicious substitute. All of the AIP recipes listed that say chocolate just mean carob.
Is vanilla extract AIP?
Nope. Vanilla extract is made with alcohol which is an AIP reintroduction. You’ll find these recipes use vanilla powder or vanilla extract that’s AIP compliant (meaning alcohol and gluten free).
Are bananas AIP?
Yes! Most fruits are AIP and bananas are commonly used in baking. The not only act as a binder but also add natural sweetness.
Are sweet potatoes AIP friendly?
Definitely. This may be confusing as white potatoes are not allowed during the elimination stage. White potatoes are a nightshade however sweet potatoes are from a different family and are fully AIP compliant.
Sweet potatoes are commonly used in AIP baking as a binder and flour substitute.
Is honey allowed on the AIP diet?
Yes. It’s a common misconception that sweetener of any kind is not allowed during the elimination stage. However, it’s just refined sugar and nonnutritive sweeteners (like aspartame and stevia) that’s eliminated. [source]
I’ve gathered up my favorite recipes in this post so bon aippetit!
This delicious Strawberry Banana Cake has the flavor of
strawberries, banana and coconut. It’s also grain free, dairy free, nut free
and egg free! The chocolate drizzle on top makes it a perfect treat for
Valentine's day!
This Christmas Cake is an AIP fruit cake that’s perfect for the holidays.
This recipe for olive oil apple cake is an allergy-friendly twist on the traditional Italian cake that is usually made with orange juice and milk.
This Spiced Pear Cake with Caramel Sauce is pretty dang good, but an addition of naturally sweet, AIP-compliant Sea Salted Caramel Sauce from Sweet Apricity takes it right over the top into decadence.
You are going to LOVE this 100% fruit-sweetened AIP elimination compliant Banana Carob “Chocolate” Chip Cake!
Are you craving a good chocolatey dessert? This lovely AIP German “Chocolate” Cake hits the spot.
Maximize plum season with this Carob Plum Cake.
Peach and Lavender Cake {Paleo, AIP adaptable} - Healing Family Eats
If you haven’t experienced the combination in this Peaches and Lavender Cake before, you are in for a treat. It is heavenly!
This Roasted Butternut Squash Cake is moist, full of flavor and would be equally delicious eaten with a cup of tea or as a pudding accompanied by whipped coconut cream or AIP ice cream.
Cranberry Date Upside Down Cake {AIP, Paleo} - Healing Family Eats
This Cranberry Date Upside Down Cake is a holiday treat that is little bit sweet and a little bit sour!
This Chocolate Beet Cake is a rich, decadent and highly nutritious treat.
This AIP Baked Cassava Cake is a version of an Asian dessert that tastes absolutely delicious alongside a cup of tea or as a dessert.
The 90 second AIP Chocolate Cake is so easy that you’re going to want to make it every night of the week. It’s also an AIP dessert that happens to also fit the Paleo, Vegan and Whole30 diets.
This AIP Gooey Apple Cake is gluten and refined sugar free. It gets most of its sweetness and gooeyness from the fruit. It’s a sweet and delicious cake that serves a crowd.
If you want to partake in the king cake tradition during Mardi gra then this Fruit Filled King Cake (Paleo, AIP) will satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s a date filled cinnamon spiced bread that is reminiscent of mardi gra coffee cake.
This delightful Plum Sheet Cake is a nod to German Plum Cake or Pflaumenkuchen! This version is AIP, paleo and vegan, soft, not too sweet, delicious and oh so pretty!
This Apple Spice Cake is made with extra virgin olive oil for a soft, fragrant and absolutely delicious treat that is AIP, paleo and coconut-free. It’s paired with a vanilla frosting that beautifully compliments the apple and spices for the perfect Fall treat.
A Spring inspired lemon coconut cake topped with a delicious lemon glaze!
This moist and flavorful cake is like the traditional southern dessert "Jello" cake, but it is made with healthy, Paleo and AIP compliant ingredients! You will forget you're eating gluten-free as soon as you take a bite!
This AIP Pound Cake with a Blackberry Sauce is a grain free, dairy free and egg free cake that's moist, lightly sweetened and airy with a blackberry sauce to complement it perfectly.
A decadent moist chocolate cake with a chocolate fudge sauce that is grain free, dairy free and nut free. The recipe can also be made coconut free.
This recipe can be made either in the Instant Pot or in the microwave for a quick mug cake.
Did you make any of these recipes? I’d love to hear your thoughts on these recipes so please rate and comment below.
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