Gluten-free baking has come a long way in recent years, with a range of alternative ingredients available to use in place of wheat flour.
If you have coeliac disease or are gluten intolerant you’ll be avoiding cereals such as wheat, barley and rye. As gluten gives cakes structure and texture, cakes and bakes can often be dense and crumbly without it. Luckily, ingredients such as ground almonds, polenta or xanthan gum help to create beautifully light and airy cakes and soft and chewy loaves.
Here are some of our favourite gluten-free cake recipes, which are all easy to make with your Kenwood appliances. And while they may be suitable for those following a gluten-free diet, they’re also delicious enough to be a hit with anyone.
Kids will love to get involved with shaping the mixture into balls ready to bake, before dipping them in melted dark chocolate to finish. Made using all naturally gluten free ingredients, these macaroons will be a hit with all the family.
Berry pizza
Pizza, but not quite as you know it.
Made by topping a sweet gluten-free base with creamy ricotta and mixed berries, these berry pizzas are quick and easy to make with the help of your food processor. The perfect summer al fresco dessert, simply cut into wedges to serve.
Beetroot brownies
Beetroot works beautifully with chocolate in baking, adding moisture and richness. These gluten-free brownies are made with buckwheat flour, which is a great source of both fibre and protein and is naturally gluten free.
They also have less fat than regular brownies, so you can almost convince yourself they’re a healthier option…almost.
Lemon and poppy seed muffins
These zesty lemon and poppy seed muffins are made using polenta, which is a great gluten-free alternative to flour.
Topped with a generous dollop of lemon curd and a sprinkling of poppy seeds, they’re almost too pretty to eat. The perfect addition to any afternoon tea spread.
Your Titanium Chef Patissier XL makes quick work of combining the ingredients for this impressive bundt cake, while the EasyWarm bowl and chocolate making pre-set comes in handy for making the silky smooth chocolate ganache topping. A stunning centrepiece for any special occasion.
Gluten free raspberry macarons
Ideal to give as gifts, these pretty French patisserie classics are easier to master than you think.
Use your stand mixer to make a meringue base before adding in ground almonds to create wonderfully light and crispy macarons with a chewy interior. Sandwich together with a crushed raspberry and mascarpone cream for a picture-perfect finish.
Recipe inspiration
From easy weekday dinner ideas to entertaining recipes that are guaranteed to impress, you can find plenty more delicious gluten-free recipes here.
Or why not download our easy to use Kenwood World app from the Google play store or App store and discover hundreds of mouth-watering recipes from all over the world, all in one place.