For shoppers who rely on ALDI for its budget-friendly grocery items, it's always a shock when one of the supermarket's famous product ranges has to say goodbye.

It's like losing a trusty kitchen companion.

For gluten-free food lovers, the loss could feel more acute.

ALDI Australia recently confirmed that it will no longer stock its famous red velvet and brownie gluten-free cake mixes.

These products were first introduced in 2024 and found their way into the hearts and carts of customers.

The cake mixes immediately became pantry staples for those in need of a quick, gluten-free dessert.

Red Velvet cakes are chocolate-flavoured cakes with deep, red colour. Image Credit: Pexels/Alejandro Aznar

An ALDI spokesperson shared the news with a touch of whimsy.

'ALDI's popular Red Velvet and Brownie Gluten Free Cake mixes went on sale last year as part of ALDI's Limited Time Only range,' the spokesperson shared.

'As is the nature of ALDI's "Limited Time Only" range, these products were here for a good time, not a long time!'

While this has been a standard for ALDI's rotating inventory, it does not make the disappearance less disappointing for shoppers who loved these dessert mixes.

Yet, ALDI offered a glimmer of hope for dessert lovers.

'Customer favourites have been known to return, so shoppers should keep an eye on our website for information on our "Limited Time Only" and new product launches to find out if their favourite products are making a return.'

ALDI also provided a list of other gluten-free products that are still available in-store.

These products include flour, pasta, cup noodles, and rice noodles, suited for every dietary need.

Yet when it comes to cake mixes, ALDI's options are now more limited.

For those who don't mind baking from scratch, there are numerous recipes online.

On the other hand, other supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths continue to stock a variety of gluten-free cake mixes.

Although both stores do not have the red velvet option, their selections included butter cake, vanilla cake and devil's food cake.

Make a cupcake verson of gluten-free red velvet cakes at home with this recipe:

Source: CupcakeJemma/YouTube​

Other dessert mixes are also available, such as brownies, choc chip cookies, apple and cinnamon muffins, and banana bread.

They also offer ready-made gluten-free treats in their bakeries.

As we bid farewell to ALDI's gluten-free cake mixes, remember to keep an eye out for its possible return.

Key Takeaways

• ALDI confirmed the discontinuation of their popular gluten-free Red Velvet and Brownie cake mixes.
• While the gluten-free cake mixes were popular, ALDI pulled them out of the shelves as part of their Limited Time Only promo.
• ALDI still stocked other gluten-free products, including flour, pasta, cup noodles, and rice noodles.
• Other shoppers shared their favourite gluten-free products, with some alternative products highlighted.

Do you have any gluten-free recipes you would like to share with us? Share your dessert choices with us in the comments section or in the SDC forum's Cooking/Recipes section!

 

[Shirley Broomhall]

ALDI have also increased the price of soy milk, from a dollar twenty to a dollar ninety five. Some of their items are priced similarly to the duopoly ColesWorths.

 

[Caron]

This is one of the reasons I shop very rarely at Aldi. Being on a specific diet , I need to know I can get the specific food I need without having to look for it. Sometimes convenience is more important than price.

 

[darrellh]

ALDI have also increased the price of soy milk, from a dollar twenty to a dollar ninety five. Some of their items are priced similarly to the duopoly ColesWorths.

That's a big hike

 

[Shirley Broomhall]

That's a big

 

[Shirley Broomhall]

I believe overpopulation, our destruction of the planet, causing a loss of vegetation and habitat, greed, particularly by major companies like Coles and Woolworths, who force farmers out of business because of their ability to manipulate the price of products,.... and a me first mentality, have contributed to the current state of affairs regarding price hikes in everything. Food, housing, fuel, health care, with a related crime explosion . For example, seniors can probably remember a time when teenagers, twelve and thirteen years old, didn't break and enter homes, steal cars, assault innocent people. Perhaps I'm pessimistic..it shouldn't be all about money, and exploitation. I'm vigilant about the sites I go to on the computer, because of scams. Millions of dollars stolen globally every year, by ruthless individuals. No doubt, life today is a challenge. Or perhaps, I've seen too much of the negative side of life?, just a thought .

 

[Veggiepatch]

I believe overpopulation, our destruction of the planet, causing a loss of vegetation and habitat, greed, particularly by major companies like Coles and Woolworths, who force farmers out of business because of their ability to manipulate the price of products,.... and a me first mentality, have contributed to the current state of affairs regarding price hikes in everything. Food, housing, fuel, health care, with a related crime explosion . For example, seniors can probably remember a time when teenagers, twelve and thirteen years old, didn't break and enter homes, steal cars, assault innocent people. Perhaps I'm pessimistic..it shouldn't be all about money, and exploitation. I'm vigilant about the sites I go to on the computer, because of scams. Millions of dollars stolen globally every year, by ruthless individuals. No doubt, life today is a challenge. Or perhaps, I've seen too much of the negative side of life?, just a thought .

All about a discontinued item previously sold at Aldi?

Bit of an overkill!

 

[DLHM]

I believe overpopulation, our destruction of the planet, causing a loss of vegetation and habitat, greed, particularly by major companies like Coles and Woolworths, who force farmers out of business because of their ability to manipulate the price of products,.... and a me first mentality, have contributed to the current state of affairs regarding price hikes in everything. Food, housing, fuel, health care, with a related crime explosion . For example, seniors can probably remember a time when teenagers, twelve and thirteen years old, didn't break and enter homes, steal cars, assault innocent people. Perhaps I'm pessimistic..it shouldn't be all about money, and exploitation. I'm vigilant about the sites I go to on the computer, because of scams. Millions of dollars stolen globally every year, by ruthless individuals. No doubt, life today is a challenge. Or perhaps, I've seen too much of the negative side of life?, just a thought .

Your glass must be permanently half empty.

 

[Veggiepatch]

Your glass must be permanently half empty.

Like her head....

 

[Jest]

bake a bloody cake from scratch and stop being so bloody lazy. if this is all you have to get angry over then you are bloody pathetic.

 

[Jest]

I believe overpopulation, our destruction of the planet, causing a loss of vegetation and habitat, greed, particularly by major companies like Coles and Woolworths, who force farmers out of business because of their ability to manipulate the price of products,.... and a me first mentality, have contributed to the current state of affairs regarding price hikes in everything. Food, housing, fuel, health care, with a related crime explosion . For example, seniors can probably remember a time when teenagers, twelve and thirteen years old, didn't break and enter homes, steal cars, assault innocent people. Perhaps I'm pessimistic..it shouldn't be all about money, and exploitation. I'm vigilant about the sites I go to on the computer, because of scams. Millions of dollars stolen globally every year, by ruthless individuals. No doubt, life today is a challenge. Or perhaps, I've seen too much of the negative side of life?, just a thought .

go back to sleep.

 

[Jest]

This is one of the reasons I shop very rarely at Aldi. Being on a specific diet , I need to know I can get the specific food I need without having to look for it. Sometimes convenience is more important than price.

if you can't look for specific food, that is so athetic. your loss.

 

[Liag]

ALDI have also increased the price of soy milk, from a dollar twenty to a dollar ninety five. Some of their items are priced similarly to the duopoly ColesWorths.

It's still cheaper than Coles and Woolies.

 

[Jest]

ALDI have also increased the price of soy milk, from a dollar twenty to a dollar ninety five. Some of their items are priced similarly to the duopoly ColesWorths.

how come you know all about aldi prices yet you do not shop there. me thinks you are a bit take your pick.

 

[DLHM]

bake a bloody cake from scratch and stop being so bloody lazy. if this is all you have to get angry over then you are bloody pathetic.

go back to sleep.

if you can't look for specific food, that is so athetic. your loss.

Are you having a bad day @Jest?

 

[marni]

Oh so sad