Gluten-Free Classic Vanilla Cake + Giveaway*closed
By Emily Smith
Are you a cake mix type of gal? If yes, than this is a great one to try. I tested Pamela’s Classic Vanilla Cake + Frosting Mix over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised with the results. Of course, it’s gluten-free, with organic ingredients too. I substituted some of the required liquid amount for strawberry puree (1/3 cup for the cake, 4 Tablespoons for the icing), which made the cake a pretty soft pink and added a hint of strawberry flavor. It also made it look super girly, which I liked – and the boys didn’t mind one bit!
Pamela’s Products have been around since 1988. They are a range of allergen-free and depending on your dietary needs, you can select a product using this handy guide. I made this cake using coconut oil, so it would be dairy-free and it turned out fluffy and moist.
For the icing, I also used coconut oil (I refrigerated it for 10 minutes, just to get the same consistency as margarine), and instead of adding the recommended amount of water to the mix, I added strawberry puree. It tasted delicious as is, and the strawberries just complimented the vanilla perfectly.
I used two wooden skewers, some craft string and individual foam letters to make a decorative banner and surprise Mr. and Little Smith with a sweet treat. I got the desired effect; smiles all around.
I’d like to dedicate this pretty cake to Celiac Awareness. May is Celiac Awareness Month both in the U.S. and in Canada. Click here for 10 Ways to Raise Awareness about this disease and here for Canadian resources. I don’t have Celiac Disease, but I do have a gluten intolerance and experienced many of the similar symptoms as those with Celiac do, before having finally been properly diagnosed. Although statistics are not readily available, it is estimate that 1 in 133 persons in Canada are affected by celiac disease. (For further information on celiac and gluten intolerance: celiac.ca)
In honor of raising awareness, I’m having a giveaway (actually, I’ll be having many…stay tuned)! One lucky reader will get to try Pamela’s Products for themselves! Awesome, right? 
Here’s the deal: Enter to win via the giveaway tab on my facebook page or CLICK HERE to go directly to the contest page and enter the giveaway!
The winner will receive 1 Classic Vanilla Cake Mix and 1 Vanilla Frosting Mix (as shown). The products will be shipped directly to your home address (no shipping costs).
This giveaway is open to Canadian, U.S., and International Residents.
Giveaway closes May 4th, 11:59pm EDT
* This is not a paid post, my views are solely my own opinions.
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To find out more about Pamela’s Products, visit her website and facebook page.
p.s. Smile! 
Gild and Grace
May 2, 2012 at 10:29 am (385 days ago)Looks delicious! So glad to have discovered your blog! I’m a gluten free lady too
Abbey x
Gaby [The Vault Files]
May 2, 2012 at 10:43 am (385 days ago)That cake looks delicious Emily! Love the decor
Bonnie
May 2, 2012 at 11:43 am (385 days ago)Your cake looks so tasty and pretty
Thanks for sharing the info on celiac awareness 
My Name is Jacy
May 2, 2012 at 2:34 pm (385 days ago)Just found you through Michelle…
glad I did! This cake looks marvelous and I love the smile decor! I’ll be sticking around! Sooooo cute!
Jacy
Dee {Strings and Buttons}
May 2, 2012 at 3:43 pm (385 days ago)I love the idea of using strawberry puree Emily! It really made a huge difference in color and I’m sure in taste as well. Your cake is making me smile indeed! x
Sara
May 2, 2012 at 4:48 pm (385 days ago)This cake looks so cute!
Loraine
May 2, 2012 at 5:42 pm (385 days ago)That looks so yummy, Emily. Pamelas Products are my absolute favorites. Great photos as well!
gobakeyourself
May 2, 2012 at 7:27 pm (385 days ago)This cake looks heavenly – I adore the delicious pink frosting
Great job!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Loraine
May 3, 2012 at 3:27 am (384 days ago)Just commented (as Dana) on Pamela’s Facebook page. Congrats on being recognized!
Carisa
May 3, 2012 at 4:13 am (384 days ago)This looks delicious, and thanks for the tips on making it dairy free. I adore coconut oil and coconut milk, so I’m sure it’s going to taste heavenly when I make it!