Gluten-Friendly Cakes That Don’t Compromise on Indulgence | Dello Mano

At Dello Mano, we believe everyone deserves a slice of luxury, including those avoiding gluten. But before you indulge, it’s important to understand what “gluten-friendly” means in our kitchen.

Our gluten-friendly cakes are made without gluten-containing ingredients such as wheat or barley, but are baked in a multipurpose kitchen where gluten and other allergens are present. They’re ideal for people who choose to limit gluten but are not suitable for coeliacs or those with food allergies or dietary sensitivities.

This approach allows us to extend our philosophy of handmade luxury to a broader community while maintaining honesty and care. We hand-select premium ingredients to deliver the same silky textures and deep flavours our customers love, without compromise.

💡 Learn more about our commitment in our Allergen Policy.

Every Dello Mano cake begins with our belief that luxury is handmade. Explore our full range of  gluten-friendly cakes, each handmade in small batches with care, creativity, and indulgence.

Behind the Bench — Where Science Meets Craft

Each new recipe begins with testing and observation. We experiment with natural binders like almond meal and cocoa powder to create structure without wheat flour. Moisture levels, cooling times, and aeration are measured to the minute. This care reflects our founder’s background as a Food Scientist turned Artisan Bakery co-founder, a unique blend of technical knowledge and creative intuition.

Our team often tastes side by side with traditional recipes to ensure the same mouthfeel. Only when a cake meets our standard for flavour and luxury does it earn its place in our range.

From the mixing bowl to the cake box, every step is done by hand, a reminder that even gluten-friendly baking can be deeply indulgent.

Explore our full collection of  luxury handmade cakes.

At Dello Mano, ingredient choice is everything. We start with fresh eggs, and Belgian chocolate chosen for its balance of depth and sweetness. Every small batch is tested for flavour consistency before it leaves our Brisbane kitchen. Because our gluten-friendly cakes are made by hand, we can adjust the recipe subtly for each batch, a touch more cream cheese if the weather is warm, a little longer whip when the chocolate is rich. This small-batch adaptability ensures the signature Dello Mano texture people recognise in all our gluten-friendly cakes Brisbane wide.

When our customers ask which gluten-friendly cake we recommend, we always say the  Divine Belgian Chocolate Mousse Cake - Gluten Friendly.

A Closer Look at the Craft

Unlike a flour-based cake that relies on gluten for structure, a mousse cake depends on precision in temperature and timing. The mousse must set just firm enough to slice cleanly yet melt on the tongue. We use real Belgian chocolate to exact degrees to capture its natural shine and depth of flavour.

Each cake features layers of silky mousse and gluten-friendly Luxury Brownie ™ topped with a mirror-finish Belgian Chocolate ganache that reflects our dedication to craftsmanship. No artificial flavours, no shortcuts, just honest, handmade luxury.

The result is a dessert that’s perfect for birthdays, gifting, or quiet self-indulgence. It’s luxury you can taste, and one of the most-loved gluten-friendly cakes in Brisbane.

While the Divine Belgian Chocolate Mousse Cake- Gluten Friendly remains our star, our  gluten-friendly cakes collection continues to grow. Each flavour explores a new way to experience indulgence, from the Orange and Almond Cake to our Gluten Friendly Jewel Box cake, every addition begins as a kitchen experiment and earns its place only after blind taste testing with our team and loyal customers. The result is a curated collection that celebrates variety without losing Dello Mano’s hallmark richness and care, gluten-friendly cakes that feel timeless, indulgent, and unmistakably handmade.

Our gluten-friendly cakes aren’t just for those limiting gluten; they’re for anyone who loves beautiful, thoughtful food. Each cake is wrapped in our signature box, a gesture of care before the first bite.

Occasions Made for Gluten-Friendly Luxury

• Birthdays & Milestones: Make every celebration inclusive with a cake everyone can enjoy.
• Corporate Gifting: Send a handmade gluten-friendly cake to thank a client or celebrate a team success.
• Weddings & Engagements: Offer a gluten-friendly tier or dessert table addition that matches your theme.
• Weekend Indulgence: Share a slice over coffee, proof that small-batch baking is the sweetest form of self-care.

If you’re celebrating locally, we offer cake delivery Brisbane and click-and-collect from our Wintergarden boutique or West End kitchen. For friends and family further away, our gluten-friendly brownies can be delivered Australia-wide, with the same handmade care, beautifully wrapped and ready to gift.

🎂 Looking for more celebration ideas? Read our related story,  Luxury Birthday Cakes, Handmade in Brisbane.

We take pride in our integrity and transparency. While our gluten-friendly cakes contain no gluten ingredients, they are made in a multipurpose space where flour and nuts are used. We maintain clean-down processes and separate storage to reduce cross-contact, but we cannot guarantee zero trace.

For those with coeliac disease or food allergies, we recommend caution and advise not to consume our products. For everyone else looking for a gluten-friendly cake Brisbane that feels every bit as luxurious as our classic range, Dello Mano offers the perfect choice.

We invite you to review our  full Allergen Policy and contact our team for guidance before ordering. Your trust is the core of our brand.

Our kitchen runs on transparency. Each storage tub is labelled, to keep gluten-free and gluten-friendly ingredients organised. Staff are reminded regularly and we log every batch by hand, the same way we’ve always done for our handmade cakes Brisbane locals have come to trust. It’s this disciplined approach that lets creativity flourish safely. By combining structure with artistry, we maintain both the soul of handmade baking and the responsibility modern customers expect.

At Dello Mano, we’ve always believed that luxury begins with care. Our gluten-friendly cakes are an extension of that belief, proof that mindful baking can be just as decadent as traditional recipes.

We don’t see “gluten-friendly” as a limitation; we see it as a canvas for innovation. By combining scientific understanding with artistic expression, we honour our philosophy of handmade luxury cakes Brisbane loves.

From Our Bench — A Reflection

“There’s something beautiful about creating food that includes more people at the table. When we make a gluten-friendly cake, we’re not just adjusting a recipe, we’re extending an invitation to share in our craft.”

Choosing a gluten-friendly cake shouldn’t mean sacrificing flavour. It means embracing the best of both worlds, beautiful ingredients, balanced textures, and the elegance of small-batch care.

Browse our complete range of  luxury handmade cakes or try the  Divine Belgian Chocolate Mousse Cake- Gluten Friendly, a reminder that handmade luxury has no limits.

Gluten-friendly baking reflects the heart of what we do, thoughtful inclusivity. When we first developed our gluten-friendly recipes, we wanted everyone to enjoy the same sense of celebration our luxury handmade cakes bring. Over time, these cakes have become symbols of our philosophy: that food made with patience and understanding always tastes better. Whether you order one for yourself or gift it to someone special, each gluten-friendly cake carries the same promise, made by hand, wrapped with care, and crafted to make life a little sweeter.

Browse our complete range of  gluten-friendly cakes or try our  Divine Belgian Chocolate Mousse Cake- Gluten Friendly,  handmade indulgence for every occasion.