Dairy-Free Cake Mixes: Complete Guide with Gluten-Free & Vegan (2024)

Custom order cakes can be very expensive, especially with special diet needs. Fortunately, baking your own can be affordable and very easy, especially if you use dairy-free cake mixes! This extensive round-up has every brand and flavor option we could find, including classic, organic, gluten-free, vegan, keto, paleo, and some unique favorites. I’ve also provided handy preparation tips and substitution options, if needed.

Allergen Notes: All items listed below are dairy-free by ingredients. But ingredients are subject to change at any time, and all products are at some degree of risk for allergen cross contamination, whether they have a “may contain” statement or not. Always read the label before consuming any food, and make sure you are familiar with this may contain information. Always verify the ingredients before purchasing, and contact the manufacturer to discuss their protocols if concerned about potential allergen cross contamination. Only you can decide what is safe for your needs.
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Dairy-Free Cake Mix Preparation

Many of the dairy-free cake mixes listed in this post have dairy-free preparation, too! A lot of them call simply for oil, eggs, and liquid. But here is a quick guide to substitutions, as needed:

Milk: You can substitute your favorite unsweetened dairy-free milk alternative. In most cases, you could also substitute water.
Butter: Dairy-free buttery sticks will be the best substitute for flavor, but shortening will also work in a pinch. In most cases, oil works as a suitable substitute in cake. If using oil, you won’t cream it, so the cake will be a little less fluffy.
Buttermilk: If the mix calls for buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to a glass measuring cup. Then add enough milk alternative to reach the amount of buttermilk the recipe calls for.
Sour Cream: You can use a store bought dairy-free sour cream alternative, or make your own with our Tofu Sour Cream or Cashew Sour Cream recipes.
Vegan / Egg-Free Needs: A few of the mixes below have vegan preparations, while some won’t perform well with egg substitutes. But, in many cases, you can use an option from our Egg Substitute Guide or you can try our 2-Ingredient Cake Mix Preparation.

Dairy-Free Cake Mixes with Gluten-Free & Vegan Options

We’ve listed these dairy-free cake mixes alphabetically by brand, with some pertinent dietary information for each brand. Please note that not all cake mixes from every brand are made without dairy. We’ve listed only those cake mixes that were milk-free by ingredients at the time of our review.

Special Diet Notes: Most of these dairy-free cake mixes are vegan-friendly, unless otherwise noted. We have clearly labeled the gluten-free options. Items containing eggs and/or nuts have also been noted. We have not labeled specifically for soy, since soy isn’t often clear on mix labels. Many brands use highly refined soy, which the FDA does not require to be disclosed.

Annie’s Homegrown

They ventured into the baking mix market a few years ago, and originally launched a few cake mixes. They are fading away, but if you can find them, they are made without dairy but with simple, organic ingredients.

Organic Confetti Cake Mix
Organic Yellow Cake Mix

Authentic Foods (gluten-free)

This brand doesn’t focus on dairy-free, but their mixes happen to be made without dairy and top allergens. They also have alternative instructions.

Better Batter (gluten-free)

This is one of the original gluten-free cake mix producers, and they are also on our dedicated dairy-free facility list.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix

Betty Crocker (gluten-free options)

Several of their cake mixes are made without dairy ingredients. But they are certified Kosher Dairy (for shared equipment), and might be at higher risk for cross-contamination with milk than some other brands. Nonetheless, you can see our Betty Crocker Dairy-Free Baking Mix Guide for a list of the options.

Birch Benders (gluten-free options)

This mix company offers keto gluten-free and wheat-based organic baking mix options. At last check, the cake mixes were all kosher pareve.

Gluten-Free Keto Chocolate Cupcake & Cake Mix (contains nuts)
Gluten-Free Keto Classic Yellow Cupcake & Cake Mix (contains nuts)
Organic Chocolate Yellow Cake Mix
Organic Classic Yellow Cake Mix

Blue Diamond (gluten-free)

Yes, the makers of Almond Breeze also had almond flour baking mixes. They are phasing them out, but at the time of writing, they were still available in stores.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix (contains nuts)
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix (contains nuts)

Bob’s Red Mill (gluten-free)

They might specialize in all types of flour, but Bob’s cake mixes are purely gluten-free. And according to the company, they’re made in their gluten-free facility, which is reportedly dairy-free, too.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix
Grain-Free Chocolate Cake Mix (contains nuts)

Cherrybrook Kitchen (gluten-free)

This allergy-friendly mixery is known for being food allergy friendly. Their entire product line is free of milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and soy. They no longer offer classic, wheat-based cake mixes but still have their gluten-free line.

Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake

Duncan Hines

This massive cake mix producer has dozens of dairy-free options, and most of them are certified kosher pareve. See our guide to Duncan Hines Dairy-Free Cake Mixes.

Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. (gluten-free)

This one-of-a-kind mix maker uses tigernut flour, which is a tuber, not a tree nut. Their mixes are made without grains, nightshades, eggs, and more. Even the preparation is egg-free, but these are not vegan mixes. They do contain gelatin.

Gluten-Free Cinnawin Spice Cake & Muffin Mix
Gluten-Free Dark Choconot (Carob) Fudge Cake & Muffin Mix

Extra White Gold (gluten-free)

These basic cake mixes are prepared with classic oil-liquid-egg instructions, but are made with a time-tested rice-starch recipe.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Mix

European Gourmet Bakery

They used to be called Oetker Organics and were made under the Dr. Oetker line. The product seems to be the same, and is still certified organic, dairy-free, and kosher pareve. But they no longer make the lemon cake mix.

Chocolate Cake Mix
Vanilla Cake Mix

Fitbake (gluten-free)

These zero sugar, low carb baking mixes are made with a grain-free base and sweetened with sugar alcohols.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix (contains nuts)
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix (contains nuts)

Gefen (gluten-free)

You can find these dairy-free cake mixes in the kosher section. They’re made with a simple starch base and are kosher for Passover.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Coffee Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Marble Cake Mix

Gluten-Free Heaven (gluten-free)

This family-run business specializes in gluten-free flour blends and mixes, and their entire selection is made without top allergens.

Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Spice Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Mix

Golden Barrel

You might know them for molasses, but they also have a petite line of baking mixes, which includes a unique cake mix.

Shoofly Cake Mix

Good Dee’s (gluten-free)

They run a gluten-free facility, but I must warn that some of their mixes, including the mug cakes, do contain milk. Also, their preparation instructions call for eggs, which might be hard to successfully substitute (if you need egg-free) since these are grain-free mixes.

Great Value at Walmart

Some of Walmart’s store brand cake mixes do contain milk, so the one’s below are likely made on shared lines.

Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix
Yellow Cake Mix

Impact

These keto mixes are made without dairy, and are low carb, low calorie, and free of added sugars. But they do use wheat starch, so they aren’t gluten free.

Keto Chocolate Cake Mix (contains nuts)
Keto Yellow Cake Mix (contains nuts)

King Arthur Baking Company (gluten-free options)

A couple of their cake mixes do contain dairy, but that still leaves a good size list of wheat-based, gluten-free, and even keto flavor options. Most of their dairy-free cake mixes are also certified kosher pareve.

Chocolate Lava Cake Mix
Deliciously Simple Chocolate Cake Mix
Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix
Golden Yellow Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Confetti Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix
Keto Chocolate Cake Mix (contains eggs)
Keto Yellow Cake Mix (contains eggs)

Kinnikinnick (gluten-free)

This is one of the original gluten-free food brands, and their expansive product does include some dairy-free cake mixes. Please note that each of these mixes calls for quite a few eggs, which might be hard to successfully substitute (if you need egg-free).

Angel Food Cake Mix
Chocolate Cake Mix
White Cake Mix

Krusteaz (gluten-free options)

This classic company is better known for muffin mixes, but they do offer cake mixes, too. Skip the pound cake mixes, which do contain milk. And take note that most of their mixes are certified kosher dairy for dairy equipment.

Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake & Muffin Mix
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake & Muffin Mix
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix

Lillybean (gluten-free)

This is one of the only gluten-free brands that doesn’t require any eggs in the preparation. Just oil and liquid are added to these vegan cake mixes.

Gluten-Free Carrot Cupcake Mix
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcake Mix
Gluten-Free Lemon Cupcake Mix
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Caramel Cupcake Mix
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Cupcake Mix
Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cupcake Mix
Gluten-Free Vanilla Bean Cupcake Mix

Liz’s Mixes (gluten-free options)

This little company makes a range of mixes, which are all dairy free and surprisingly affordable. They offer both wheat-based and gluten-free options.

Chocolate Cake Mix
Yellow Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix

Lydia’s Healthy Edibles (gluten-free)

For artisan fans, this is a family-owned, gluten-free bakery where they finely mill their own flours, and focus on clean, whole food ingredients.

Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Lemon Cake Mix

Manischewitz (gluten-free options)

This kosher company makes a great selection of kosher for passover baking mixes, including the cake varieties below.

Carrot Cake Mix
Chocolate Cake Mix
Coffee Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix
Honey Cake Mix
Extra Moist Chocolate Cake Mix
Extra Moist Coffee Cake Mix
Extra Moist Marble Cake Mix
Extra Moist Yellow Cake Mix
Marble Cake Mix
Red Velvet Cake Mix
Sponge Cake Mix
Yellow Cake Mix

Mimi’s Mountain Mixes

All of Mimi’s mixes are simple to make, you just add a can of beer, or other carbonated beverage, and bake. They are also vegan friendly.

Cinnamon Spice Beer Coffee Cake Mix
Molten Fudge Beer Cake Mix

Miss Jones

This brand has been a staple at natural food stores for years. They use simple, organic ingredients, shun dairy, and even make tubs of dairy-free, organic frosting.

Organic Chocolate Cake Mix
Organic Vanilla Cake Mix
Keto & Paleo Chocolate Muffin & Cupcake Mix (contains tree nuts)

Mom’s Place (gluten-free)

These mixes are made without top allergens, but the directions call for more added ingredients than average. In some cases, the eggs are not optional, and some of their mixes do call for specialty ingredients, like dairy-free sour cream.

Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake or Trifle Mix
Gluten-Free Buttery Pound Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Devil’s Food Cake Mix or Chocolate Cupcake Mix
Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Yellow or White Cake Mix

Namaste Foods (gluten-free)

This is another classic gluten-free baking mix producer. They’re on our dedicated dairy-free facility list, and their production is actually top allergen-free.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Lemon Pound Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Spice Cake Mix
Organic Gluten-Free Devil’s Cake Mix
Organic Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix

Orgran (gluten-free)

Australia’s global gluten-free brands makes a couple of cake mixes in their allergy-friendly and dedicated dairy-free facility.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Mix

Pamela’s Products (gluten-free)

This gluten-free company makes kosher pareve cake mixes, but be warned that some of their other mixes are made with milk.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix

Pillsbury (gluten-free options)

Like the Betty Crocker cake mixes, Pillsbury cake mixes tend to be certified kosher dairy. It’s most likely for shared equipment with their dairy-containing flavors. That said, they offer a great selection, which you can view in our Pillsbury Dairy-Free Product Guide.

Simple Mills (gluten-free)

This nutritious manufacturer makes grain-free, refined sugar-free mixes that are also naturally gluten-free. The cake mixes are certified kosher pareve.

Almond Flour Chocolate Muffin & Cake Mix (contains nuts)
Almond Flour Vanilla Cupcake & Cake Mix (contains nuts)

Stellar Eats (gluten-free)

These paleo-friendly mixes are sweetened with just coconut sugar and/or date sugar and are made with eight ingredients or less.

Grain-Free Carrot Cake & Muffin Mix (contains nuts)
Grain-Free Chocolate Cake & Cupcake Mix (contains nuts)
Grain-Free Coffee Cake Mix (contains nuts)

Stonewall Kitchen

Not all of the baking mixes from this down-home company are dairy-free, but the cake mixes below are made without milk.

Lemon Pound Cake Mix
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake Mix

Sweetshop

You’ll see this brand at craft stores rather than traditional grocers, because they focus on colors and various layers rather than flavors.

Blue
Chocolate
Green
Pink
Purple
White

Swerve Sweets (gluten-free)

These cake mixes are grain-free and made with the company’s popular sweetener blend for added sugar-free, low carb options.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix (contains nuts)
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix (contains nuts)

The Really Great Food Company (gluten-free)

They run a gluten-free facility, and their whole product line is free of top allergens. This includes a couple unique cake mixes!

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Coffee Crumb Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Golden Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix

The Vegan Knife (gluten-free)

According to the company, their products are made in a in a facility free from the top 8 allergens.

Gluten Free & Vegan Birthday Cake Mix
Gluten Free & Vegan Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten Free & Vegan Vanilla Spice Cake Mix

Trader Joe’s

Their cake mix options come and go with the seasons, and some contain dairy. But the ones below were made without milk, at last check!

Chromatic Celebration Cake & Baking Mix with Frosting & Sprinkles
Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix
Mochi Cake Mix (plain variety only)
Yellow Cake & Baking Mix (contains egg)

TruEats (gluten-free)

Their mixes are made with seriously unique ingredients, like dal flours. They’re also made with the company’s own sweetener blend, which is made without any added sugars.

Gluten-Free Dutch Chocolate Muffin & Cake Mix (contains nuts)

Udi’s Gluten Free (gluten-free)

Not all Udi’s products are dairy-free, but these single-serve cake mixes are made without milk and are kosher pareve.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake Mixes (contains egg)
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake Mug Cake Mixes (contains egg)

Wholesome

This sweetener brand has been trying their hand at baking mixes. We’re not sure if they will last, due to price, but they have a good cake mix option for now.

Organic Golden Cake Mix (not vegan, contains honey)

Whole Foods (gluten-free options)

Yes, Whole Foods has their own lines of baking mixes – they have two in fact! They have classic varieties under their 365 label, and fancier almond flour options with the Whole Foods Market label.

365 Classic Chocolate Cake Mix
365 Classic Yellow Cake Mix
365 Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
365 Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Olive Oil Cake Mix (contains nuts, soy)
Gluten-Free Almond Coconut Sugar Cake Mix (contains nuts, soy)

XO Baking Co. (gluten-free)

Their mixes are kosher pareve and made with a cassava flour and coconut flour blend.

Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Pound Cake Mix

1-2-3 Gluten Free (gluten-free)

This is another mix maker that’s on our dedicated dairy-free facility list. Their cake mixes are actually certified gluten free, kosher pareve, and made with top allergens, but the company says they will not work well with an egg substitute (if you need egg-free).

Gluten-Free Add Your Own Sweetener Chocolate Bundt Poundcake Mix
Gluten-Free Add Your Own Sweetener Hint of Lemon Poundcake Mix
Gluten-Free Chocolate Bundt Poundcake Mix
Gluten-Free Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix
Gluten-Free Hint of Lemon Poundcake Mix
Gluten-Free Yellow Cake Mix

Fun Dairy-Free Recipes Using Cake Mix

Confetti Cookies
Cake Batter Pudding Parfaits
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
Rhubarb Dump Cake