A few months ago, my friend Paula, messaged me to ask would I make a batch of cupcakes for her Birthday. Her request was; “something like a Victoria sponge but as fairy cakes, so a jam and cream fairy cake”. I thought that a batch of freshly made gluten free butterfly cakes, filled with raspberry […]
Category Archives: Cakes and traybakes
Bringing you a SPLENDID selection of delicious easy to make, gluten free cake and traybake recipes. Lots of step by step pictures to ‘compare notes’ too. Happy baking x
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Aug
Aug
I was having a little hunt through my recipe books and came across this one for gluten free citrus muffins in my Juvela gluten free foods recipe folder. These muffins are SO easy to pop together, but boy oh boy do they reward you well with a glorious little cake. Soft pale lemon sponge, with […]
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Jul
Jul
For many years, I had the absolute joy of being a part of my niece, and nephew’s birthday parties. Each year, my sister-in-law, Kate would invite me over to assist her in the kitchen to get the food prepped beforehand and also to then be on hand to help out, once the party was in […]
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Jun
Jun
Delighted to share this lovely simple recipe, for a rather delicious gluten free coffee and walnut cake with you. A good old classic, that’s a favourite treat for many. The original recipe I used for this coffee and walnut cake came from Nigella Lawson’s website and it works splendidly as a gluten free version.
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Mar
Mar
Updated 22nd August 2024 My mum used to make raspberry buns a lot when I was younger, as they were one of my brother’s favourite things to have for his supper. I love to make things that evoke happy memories. I’ve had a go at rustling up gluten free raspberry buns a few times now, […]
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Mar
Mar
For the last few years, I have ordered myself a Dairy Diary off Amazon (available to order from your milkman too). I love these diaries, as not only do they have just the right amount of space to jot down daily notes, they also have a fabulous hints and tips section and the most appealing […]
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Feb
Feb
Bringing you a lovely simple recipe for some rather cute, gluten free Easter cupcakes; soft chocolate sponge cakes, topped with delicious swirls of chocolate buttercream and crowned with sugar coated, Cadbury’s mini eggs.
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Oct
Oct
I’m delighted to share this recipe for gluten free YUM YUM cake with you (the name alone makes me happy!). The original recipe for this gorgeous cake came from a little recipe book that belonged to my grandma. It’s one of those books that happened, thanks to various people kindly contributing their favourite recipes. I […]
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Sep
Sep
Updated 6th February 2022 Here is another rather super recipe to share with you. This gluten free ginger spiced cake has a yummy, soft, golden buttery crumb, that is perfectly spiced with warming ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. And, when decorated with a generous drizzle of glace icing, and chopped crystallised stem ginger, it’s ramped up […]
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Aug
Aug
What a delightful recipe I have to share with you today. This delicious gluten free date and walnut traybake topped with lightly whipped coffee buttercream, a sprinkle of chopped walnuts and finished with a dusting of cocoa, really is the perfect afternoon treat. It’s also another really simple recipe to pop together and smells AMAZING […]