Cake for no dairy child

[Beasknees]

I'm having a party for my daughter this weekend and one of the guests is allergic to dairy. Can i substitute soya milk instead of milk in recipes. I've already found a dairy free spread for the sandwiches - although the bread is likely to be an issue isn't it?

bread is not an issue. you can subsitute with soya, but I would check that is ok with the mum. use vitalite spread aswell instead of marg or butter.

I would taste the dairy free spread first as ones I tryed where grim so dd always had jam or marmite.

I much prefer the taste of vitalite to others and it is great to bake with.

What recipes will you be using milk in? Are you thinking of buttercream icing?

I think u can use almond milk, soy milk or rice milk in cooking receipes as a milk substitute. Bread should not be a problem unless the child is wheat or gluten intolerant. May be best to check. U can buy gluten free flour for cakes but it tends not to rise as well and more liquid is required with that type of flour as its quite dry and sucks it up. U can also buy gluten free crackers as a substitute for the bread if the child is gluten intolorant. If it is just dairy thats the prob then my alternative milk suggestions will be perfect, u may also want to check if the child can have eggs as some children who cannot have dairy such as milk, cheese, yoghurt etc also may not be able to have them. Ive found using vitalite marg is perfect for cakes and even for butter icing and It is dairy free. Check with the childs parents and find out the exact allergies/intolorances. Id be happy to help with ur receipes, let me know if u get stuck. Hope ive helped a little.

bread can be an issue- check it. most is dairy free, but some places (marks and spencer) have a habit of sneaking milk and sometimes eggs into some of the breads, and most of their rolls

soya/rice/oat milk all fine substitutes for milk

agree with thisisyesterday, bread can be an issue. most commercial brands seem to have soya in them (obv fine if child is not allergic to soya).

only last week my DH came back from our local Sainsbury's with what looked like a nice freshly baked (but wrapped) loaf of bread without having read the label that said 'contains whey powder' - an absolute no no for someone allergic to cows milk protein.

there was a thread on here before Christmas from someone looking to have a party to include dairy free foods and there were loads of suggestions that you might find useful. (sorry I'm crap at adding the links).

as the mother of a DD allergic to milk can I say thank you for thinking of your daughter's friend. It makes such a difference knowing that your child can sit down at a birthday tea knowing that there won't be things in front of them that could make them ill

You can make a brilliant chocolate cake with out Dairy and everyone will love it.
It is called a Chocolate Oil cake and you just use Vegetable oil instead of butter, No milk needed it tastes fantastic.

Ingredients
2 cups white sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups water 1 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa.
Add water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Beat by hand until smooth.
Pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.

You can decorate the cake however you like and if you want to use butter cream just use Vitalite.
The ready made fondant icing does not have milk in it (double check to be sure)
And I use this all the time aswell.

Party rings are Dairy free and Pink Wafer Biscuits from Tesco's (Again just read the ingredients to make sure nothing has changed)

As for the Bread most of the main brand breads should be fine, there will be some that do contain milk but I have never had an issue buying dairy free bread.

My Daughter is not allowed any Dairy in her diet and never will be able to so I am constantly on the look out for any really good dairy free recipes.
Also along with Mintyneb thankyou for thinking of the child who suffers with allergies, It will be much appreciated I know how hard it is to say no to Party food when all the other kids are eating it, I usualy phone before hand to see what sort of food is being prepared so that I can bring a dairy free alternative that looks just the same.
Hope this helps

Hope I am allowed to say Party Rings and Pink wafer biscuits instead of Carrot Sticks and Celery! lol
DD does have those aswell the other things are party treats.

i use rice milk dairy free marg and egg replacement powder works realy well indeed unless some is in the know there is no differance.Makes all he diferance hen some one goes that extra mile for an allergic child, A couple of parents brought in harbio sweets rather than the usual cake on their childs birthday.

Thank you for all your tips - i made some fairy cakes today with soya milk and Vitalite - they look great , the mixture tasted great but i haven't tried them yet but i think i'll follow a similar recipe for the cake.

It just seemed really important to me that there is at least some food that she can have and at least if i make it i can be sure she'll be ok. (though i have to admit to also being slightly thankful that she can eat eggs and nuts). thanks also for the heads up on party rings (it wouldn't be a party without garish icing and an overload of sugar

You can never take these things for granted though - i'm lucky (so far) all my dc can eat what they like. I can't imagine what a PITA it must be trying to find things when you're out and about, when you go for tea at people's houses and always having to be alert to potential hazards.

beasknees, glad the recipe has worked out!

just in case you couldn't find the thread I mentioned ealier and wanted some more ideas for garish, sugar laden party treats , hopefully I've linked it below

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/allergies/1101399-Can-you-suggest-some-party-foods-for-my-CMP-allergic-one-year-old

good luck with the party :)

Fab thank you

Ahh it was so worth it and the little girl in question was so delighted that we had made the cakes so she could eat them and of course no-one else noticed it wasn't made of butter.

yeah! I can just picture the smile on her face! thank you again :)

Can I just say there is an issue with giving rice milk to under 5's. When my son was diagnosed with dairy intollerance I was told that due to the high levels of arsnic in the soil where the rice is grown you shouldn't give under 5's rice milk.

There is a brilliant milk on the market called Lactofree Even my non DI son likes it.

If you want to make biscuits and don't have a nut allergy then Peanut Cookies are fab.

Bung 6oz of caster suger and 7oz of peanut butter in a food processor and give them a quick whizz. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of baking powder and whizz again.

Line a baking sheet with parchment, roll mixture into little balls and flatten between palms. Put on tray and put in a pre-heated oven at 180degC for 10-15 minutes.

Fabulous!

FSA RESEARCH ON RICE MILK

True Babybarister :) Sorry meant mention that.