I want a vegan (no animal products) wedding cake with no
partially-hydogenated oils made for my wedding in June. But, it is
going to be in Gulf Shores, Alabama at the beach, which is not very
vegan friendly. I am having trouble finding someone in that area who
can do this. Can anyone tell me of a baker in or near Gulf Shores who
could make a vegan wedding cake with no hydrogenated oils?

Howdy rosebuddear-ga,

I have sent email to a vegan pastry chef that might have some contacts in
Alabama.  If another researcher comes up with a source, they will post it
for you.

Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher

There are plenty of egg substitutes, and many cake recipes
do not require eggs.  Here is a quick search for substitute
recipes:

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,egg_substitute,FF.html

I wish I could help with the question.  I know many
restaurant chefs are quite willing to accomodate personal
preferences.  I wouldn't think it would be difficult to find
a baker who could make a vegan cake.

Thanks for suggestions do far. I have contacted a few bakers so far,
but no one seems willing to help right now. It could be because they
don't know how to do it and are afraid to try. I am also worried about
just asking a baker who has never had experience making a vegan cake
to make one for my wedding because it might taste like crap.

And, to the first person who was being quite rude, my fiance is vegan,
too. I am not going to sacrifice my beliefs. The guests will not be
disgusted because #1, vegan cake is yummy, and #2 this wedding cake is
just for the wedding party, and the other guests can have sheet cake
and other desserts that may not necessarily be vegan.

I hope you find someone in that area who can help you.  I am a cake
decorator in Middle Tennessee, who is a vegetarian that loves vegan
cake. I haven't had any experience with any caterers or bakeries that
have vegan options.  I think the best option is to try to find an
independant baker/decorator, you might have better luck in that area. 
Decorators that arent' involved with a commercial bakery are usually
supportive of customers need and will accomodate them as well as they
can.  Some may have had requests for vegan cakes before.  I know I
have.

Good Luck

Following is info on a health food store near Gulf Shores.  This
informatin came from the Gulf Shores Chamber of Commerce website.  If
you have not yet contacted them, perhaps they can help you or steer
you in the right direction.  Good luck!

A Better Way Health Food Store
Orange Beach, AL  36561

Contact:
Dr. Mary Sabal

Phone:
(251) 981-1957

Hello--
Should you be unable to find someone locally, may I suggest The
Alternative Baker. You can get more information about him, including a
link to his web site, at:
http://www.hudsonvalleyweddings.com/goods/inserts/altbake.htm
Much Good Luck.
Judy

I'm getting married this fall and am having a vegan wedding cake.  I'm
not even vegetarian, but my fiance is vegan and it's important to him,
so there you go.  We're using Black China Bakery in Santa Cruz,
California (831-457-2068).  I never thought a vegan cake could be as
good as non-vegan until I tried theirs.  They do vegan chocolate,
vanilla or carrot cake, and a ton of different vegan frostings.  I
doubt they can get a cake to you in Alabama, but they're very nice
people (it's a family operation) and they might be willing to assist a
baker in your area with a recipe or at least some advice.

As that first post said, your wedding is a very important day.  All
the more reason you should stick to your beliefs and have everything
the way you want it.  Good luck.