Simple and summery, this fresh and fruity layer cake is just the thing if you’re watching your weight. The cake is best eaten on the day it’s made. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 3 eggs 60 g/2 oz caster sugar 40 g/1½ oz self-raising flour, sifted Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 3 tablespoons…
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This chilled orange cheesecake is significantly lower in fat than many classic cheesecakes. Instead of rich and indulgent cream cheese this recipe uses cottage cheese and fromage frais to produce a deliciously cream cake with a distinctive texture. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 110 g/4 oz finely ground digestive crumbs 50 g/1¾ oz low-fat spread, melted 285…
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Just because you’re avoiding eggs and dairy, it doesn’t mean you need to miss out. This incredibly quick and simple cake has a dark, moist texture and a rich, fudgy icing. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 100 g/3½ oz plain flour ¾ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 130 g/4½ oz…
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Great for anyone on a dairy-free diet, this dense, moist cake with its delicate taste of pear and sugary, peppery bite of stem ginger makes a great choice for afternoon tea. Serve it plain or enjoy it with thick soy cream poured over the top. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 3 eggs 160 ml/6 fl oz vegetable…
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For anyone on a gluten or dairy-free diet, this delicious cake layered with a thick soy custard and fresh strawberries is the perfect alternative to a traditional sponge cake. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) For the cake: 4 eggs, separated 130 g/4½ oz caster sugar 2 tablespoons cornflour 2 tablespoons arrowroot ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½…
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This simple refrigerated cake is great for anyone avoiding gluten or eggs, but it’s also a smashing cake for a kid’s party. They just love crispy cake! (For a less rich child-friendly version, press the mixture into just one tin and omit the mascarpone filling.) Ingredients: (Serves 8) 255 g/9 oz milk chocolate 30 g/1…
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Meringue is the ideal dessert for anyone on a gluten-free diet, and this simple cake sandwiched with strawberries and cream makes the perfect choice. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 170 g/6 oz toasted hazelnuts 300 g/10½ oz caster sugar 5 egg whites 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar For the filling: 120 ml/4 fl oz…
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This light and fluffy gluten-free cake is not unlike a cheesecake in both taste and texture. Inspired by a classic Moroccan sweet, it is delicious served for dessert, drizzled with some clear honey. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 60 ml/2 fl oz sour cream 255 g/9 oz Greek yoghurt 1½ tablespoons cornflour, dissolved in 1½ tablespoons cold…
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