Cakes and bakes aren't off the menu for a gluten-free diet. If you or a loved one has coeliac disease or a gluten intolerance, take a look at our gluten-free cakes and bakes for some delicious ideas...
Cake recipes aren’t off the menu if you’re baking for a gluten-free diet. If you or a loved one has coeliac disease or a gluten intolerance, we have plenty of recipes for you.
Flour
is a key ingredient in baking but if you suffer from a gluten
intolerance, it can mean a lot of sweet treats aren’t suitable. But
don’t worry, there is a way to create delicious cakes without the
gluten.
Flourless chocolate cakes are the easiest thing to bake
but our selection of gluten-free cakes has lots of clever swaps and
substitutions so you can enjoy cakes, cupcakes, brownies and more. Click through our gluten-free cakes and bakes to find the perfect cake for you.
Find a gluten-free baking recipe for you and save it in your online recipe book – it’s free!
First on the list is this lemon cake. With its sweet tangy flavour of lemon, this soft polenta cake is very impressive topped with heaps of fresh berries.
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Gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate cake
Yes, this cake really is gluten-free! You can have your cake and eat it too with this rich chocolate sandwich cake. This mouth-watering cake is smothered in a dairy-free ganache and is suitable for gluten-free dieters. We know, we can’t believe it either!
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Gluten-free scoop scones
Ready in just 50 mins, these soft and fluffy scones are just begging to be topped with cream and jam and enjoyed with a cuppa. You only need a handful of gluten-free ingredients to make them, too.
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Gluten-free chocolate brownies
Yes, these really are gluten-free brownies! They don’t miss out on any flavour and are still as rich and moreish as your average batch of brownies.
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Gluten-free raisin and cinnamon bread
This gluten-free raisin and cinnamon bread is a special treat for breakfast. Made with gluten-free white bread flour. It’s a sweet bread which is perfect served with a spread of butter.
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Gluten-free lemon shortbread rounds
We just love these delicious shortbreads. They’re simple to make with a sweet zing of lemon flavour. Tie with a ribbon and give as a gift to one of your friends on a gluten-free diet!
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Gluten-free coconut cookies
The perfect accompaniment to your afternoon cup of tea, these crunchy coconut cookies are made using gluten-free flour.
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Gluten-free Victoria sponge
This delicious gluten-free Victoria sponge doesn’t miss out on any flavour. With a hint of vanilla, a sweet cream filling and a generous helping of strawberry jam, this bake can be made in just 1hr.
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Gluten-free sponge cake
See how to make a classic sponge cake without wheat flour with our basic gluten-free sponge cake. It’s the perfect base for future baking adventures, so try this easy sponge for your first foray into gluten-free baking.
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Gluten-free blueberry cupcakes
Made exclusively for goodtoknow by our cupcake queen Victoria Threader, these gluten-free blueberry cupcakes contain ground almonds and gluten-free flour and are topped with creme fraiche.
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Gluten-free scones
Where would afternoon tea be without scones? Luckily these classic bakes are easy to turn into a gluten-free treat, see how with Woman’s Weekly’s gluten-free scones recipe.
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Flourless chocolate cake
A simple way to make a chocolate cake gluten-free is to leave out the flour altogether – the result is rich, dense and fudgy.
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Gluten-free pecan brownies
These soft and gooey gluten-free pecan chocolate brownies have all the
chocolatey flavour of regular brownies. Plus they only takes 40 mins to
cook, so you don’t have to wait very long!
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Phil Vickery’s fudgy almond cake
Sticky mint syrup and a crunchy honeycomb frosting give Phil Vickery’s fudge almond cake an extra layer of flavour. Can you resist a 2nd slice?
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Gluten-free banana bread
Most of your favourite baking recipes can be made gluten-free. This gluten-free banana bread loses none of the flavour of the traditional recipe.
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Gluten-free spiced fruit teabread
This spiced fruit tea bread isn’t only gluten free, it’s also low in fat! A great quick and easy cake recipe to have up your sleeve.
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Gluten-free chocolate roulade
Roulade is always a popular dessert option on special occasions. See how to make it gluten free with this handy gluten-free chocolate roulade recipe from Woman’s Weekly.
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Dairy-free chocolate pud
This melt-in-the-mouth hot chocolate pud is both dairy- and gluten free and makes the perfect naughty dessert.
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Ginger polenta cake
Polenta and ground almonds replace the flour in this utterly delicious ginger polenta cake.
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Jammy coconut squares
These gluten-free jammy coconut squares have an unlikely surprise
ingredient in them – potatoes! The mashed spuds keep the squares nice
and moist while the sweet jam and coconut topping proves irresistible.