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14 posts tagged afternoon tea

0Gluten-free, coeliac, cake, raspberry, blackberry

Double Delight Berry Bite Cupcakes (GF)
Makes: 20, 4cm, (1½”) diameter These gluten-free mini morsels are great if you lean towards indecision like me! The top sponge is flavoured with puréed raspberries, the bottom one flavoured with blackberries and sandwiched together with a delicate vanilla buttercream. Twice the flavours! The children enjoyed these on a recent picnic but they would also make great party food or squeezed into a lunch box for all ages.

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August 19, 2014
0Fatheras Day Florentines (GF)

Father’s Day Florentines (GF)
Why not treat Dad to some homemade gluten-free Florentines this Father’s Day? Great to make with the children and guaranteed to get messy - Aprons at the ready! Makes: 18 50g  / 2oz butter 100g  / 4oz caster sugar 4 teaspoons gluten-free flour 150ml / 5fl oz crème fraîche 1 lemon, zested 50g / 2oz flaked almonds 25g / 1oz pistachios, roughly chopped 25g / 1oz crystalised stem ginger, finely chopped 75g / 3oz dried cherries, cranberries & blueberries 150g / 5oz ... Continue Reading
June 11, 2014
0Gluten free, coeliac, cake, child, edible flowers

Chocolate, Orange and Ginger Box Cakes (GF)
Makes: 6 Chocolate cake is yummy, lets face it! My recipe is light but rich in colour and taste. The orange and ginger compliments the chocolate perfectly. An “any excuse cake!” Cake Ingredients:

 175g / 6oz butter, softened 150g / 5 ½oz soft brown sugar 3 medium eggs 4 tablespoons milk 50g / 2oz gluten-free cocoa powder 110g / 4oz gluten-free self-raising flour 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder 1 orange, zested Edible flowers (optional) Buttercream Ingred... Continue Reading
June 6, 2014
0macaroos, gluten-free parties

Mini Macaroons (GF)
Makes: 20, 5cm, (2”) diameter Macaroons have been all the rage over the past few years. They are great to serve with ice cream or a summer dessert, perfect for parties what ever age you are and gluten-free too. Ingredients:
 100g / 3 ½oz icing sugar 100g / 3 ½oz ground almonds 2 medium egg whites 50g / 2oz caster sugar Natural gluten-free food colouring Small pinch of salt Pre-heat the oven to 160°C / Fan 140°C / 325°F / Gas 3 Method:
 1. Line a baking tray ... Continue Reading
May 22, 2014