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6 Must-Try Gluten Free Cake Recipes

by Well and Good | Jul 7, 2016 | Baking Tips

Discover how to create an exciting range of gluten free cakes.

Hand picked recipes chosen for their amazing flavour and texture.

When we started out in the gluten free business over a decade ago it’s fair to say that gluten free food either didn’t exist or had a reputation for tasting really bad. Luckily things have changed drastically for those on a gluten free diet; there are brands that provide quick, easy gluten free solutions. There are also a huge selection of recipes out there that substitute traditional wheat flour for gluten free alternatives.

Gluten free cake recipes that you’ll love

At Well and Good we love sharing our passion for food and our ever-expanding list of recipes. Our first two considerations before publishing any recipe is flavour and texture. After all, if either of these two factors are lacking then the food will taste very average. Once we’re happy with the quality of the recipe, we also ensure it’s simple. People are busy. We get that. So we don’t provide hugely complex or time consuming recipes – they’re mostly toss ingredients in a bowl, mix then bake type recipes that usually take under 10 minutes preparation time.

1. Gluten free mudcake

We wanted to kick off this list off with our gluten free mud cake. A rich, chocolate cake with a yummy fudge texture. It’s so easy to make using our Mudcake Mix. If you’re more of a scratch baker, then read on as we have recipes that allow you to get more creative in the kitchen.

This is a decadent cake which is perfect for an at home snack or can be dressed up for a crowd pleasing perfect birthday cake that everyone can enjoy.

View mudcake recipe here>

2. Gluten free sponge cake

A Victorian sponge cake is always popular. It’s usually one of the first foods to disappear at kids birthday parties and adults seem to enjoy them just as much. A simple one layer cake topped with cream or a majestic double layered work of art, you decide.

We’ve ensured that making your sponge will be simple and forget about a failed sponge that’s flat as a pancake. This recipe uses our sponge mix that allows you to create a beautiful looking cake every time.

View sponge recipe here>

3. Gluten free Hummingbird cake

This cake recipe allows you to bake a stunning looking layered hummingbird cake from scratch. If you’re a bit short on time, forget the tiers and keep it simple with just one cake layer.

This cake combines gluten free flour and cinnamon with banana and pineapple to create a moist, flavour filled plate of yumminess. Add a cream cheese frosting along with walnuts, pecans or almonds to add extra texture.

View hummingbird cake recipe>

4. Gluten free marble cake recipe

There’s something about marble cakes that makes them hard to resist. The swirling coloured cake complimented by pink icing make this recipe a great choice for your next tea party.

This recipe is made from our marble cake mix and can be whipped up in a few minutes. The pink icing is included to make life even easier.

View marble cake recipe>

5. Best ever carrot cake

We labelled this cake – the best ever carrot cake. That’s a pretty bold statement but we think it’s a suitable title for this masterpiece of a cake.

It is a bake from scratch cake which uses a combination of sorghum and rice flour as the alternative to wheat flour. Whether you like carrots or not, we think you’re going to love this recipe.

View carrot cake recipe>

6. Cheesecake

Who doesn’t enjoy a cheesecake. This version is a fresh tasting treat that looks spectacular on the plate. It takes a bit longer to make than buying a store bought one, but we assure you the effort is worth it.

We’ve used gluten free flours that are high in fibre and protein for a bit of added nutrition.

View lime and coconut cheesecake recipe>

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5 Gluten Free Recipes To Fight Off The Winter blues

by Well and Good | May 19, 2016 | Gluten Free

Winter is descending on Australia and in some places the temperatures are starting to drop. Being cooped up inside can be a bit of a downer. The good news is, rain or shine, you can always get busy in the kitchen. To help you out, we’ve compiled 5 of our team’s favourite winter gluten free recipes for you to enjoy.

5 winter gluten free recipes

1. The classic Aussie pie

The classic Aussie pie, it’s as much at home at a Footy game as it is in a fine dining restaurant. At home, you can dress your pie up or down depending on how much time you have and what the occasion is. Here’s our shortcrust pastry recipe. Now all you need to do is get creative and stuff with your favourite filling.

Shortcrust pastry recipe>

2. Chocolate Mud Cake

Chocolate mud cake – the chocolate lover’s indulgence. A rich chocolately, fudgey cake that everyone loves. This treat is best served topped with luxurious chocolate ganache and a big dollop of cream. Create one large mud cake or mini cakes in a muffin tray that you can munch on like pretzels. Either way you’re onto a winner.

Mud cake recipe>

3. Pizza

Our challenge to you is this: bring us one person that doesn’t like pizza! Savoury or sweet, seafood or steak, Funghi or Hawaiian, there’s a topping to suit everyone’s taste. Although gluten free pizza bases have got a bad rap over recent years for their texture, we can assure you this recipe provides a wonderful soft base.

Pizza recipe>

4. Torillas

Tortillas are a household item in many Aussie homes. Just because you can’t have gluten in your diet doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Make your gluten free tortillas then stuff them full of delicious, fresh ingredients. Add some hot and spicy salsa sauce, close you eyes and picture yourself in Cancun to warm your winter away.

Tortilla recipe>

5. Bownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Brownies: on their own or used to make ice cream sandwiches, it doesn’t matter. Anything that involves brownies is a good thing. You can whip these up in no time and they really do taste as good as those that are made from wheat flour. Now all you need is your favourite box-set of DVDs and you’re set for that next cold and wet day.

Brownie recipe>

What’s your favourite winter gluten free recipe?

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10 High Tea Recipes for Mother’s Day

by Well and Good | Apr 20, 2016 | Gluten Free

With Mother’s Day on the horizon you may be thinking about what sweet treats to whip up for mum on her special day. Deciding what to bake can be a tougher decision if someone is coeliac or gluten sensitive. To help you out, we’ve pulled together 10 of the best gluten free Mothers Day recipes. All of them gluten free. Enjoy!

1. Marble Cake:

Bake an eye-catching marble cake made of vanilla cake with streaks of chocolate through it. Topped with pink icing and you’re onto a winner. Get recipe>

2. Scones:

Scones are a classic snack, topped with jam and cream. What mum doesn’t like scones? Get Recipe>

3. Cupcakes:

There’s something about cupcakes that makes them hard to resist. Choose a range of different icing colours and sprinkles for maximum visual effect. Get Recipe>

4. Muffins:

Creating muffins is so easy with our Muffin Mix. Get creative and add a range of different add-ins such as blueberries or chocolate to make sure everyone’s happy with the flavours. Get Recipe>

5. Mudcake:

This is such a popular cake and for good reason. Mud cakes are rich and indulgent and everyone loves them. Top with yummy ganache for the perfect cake. Get Recipe>

6. Profiteroles:

This is a recipe for choux pastry, which is used to make profiteroles. These take a little more work than other alternatives like muffins and cup cakes but the end result will be worth it! Get Recipe>

7. Pine Lime Cheesecake:

There are cheesecakes, and then there are cheesecakes like this one. Not only does it look and taste awesome, it’s made from nutritious raw flours which contain more fibre and protein than your regular flours. Mum’s going to really appreciate the effort you went to with one. Get Recipe>

8. Carrot Cake:

Like the cheesecake mentioned above, this recipe also uses nutritious gluten free flours. This carrot cake is called the Best Ever Carrot Cake for a reason. Get Recipe>

9. Lamingtons:

An Aussie classic and popular with a lot of mums out there. The humble Lamington is quick to make and so tasty to eat. Get Recipe>

10. Viennese Biscuits:

Using our biscuit mix, these gluten free Viennese biscuits are super easy to make and really good to eat. Get Recipe>

So now it’s time to get busy in the kitchen and try out some of these recipes. That way, you’ll be prepared for May 8th when the big day arrives.

Gluten Free Bee Sting Cake Recipe

by Well and Good | Dec 11, 2015 | Gluten Free

When we were sent this amazing bee sting cake recipe we were in awe of such an amazing creation. This cake not only looks and tastes amazing, it is also gluten free and actually quite easy to make.

Gluten free bee sting cake

Bee sting (or Bienenstich) cake is a cake that was first made in Germany and comprises of a brioche type pastry filled with custard and topped with yummy, sticky honey almonds. To create this masterpiece, you can use the Well and Good Crusty Bread Mix to make the dough. There is also the option to create the dough using buckwheat and rice flour if you prefer cooking from scratch.

Here’s some useful trivia for you: It is believed that the name, bee sting, derives from it’s honey topping. A long time ago a baker made a delicious bee sting cake and left it to cool. However, bees were attracted to the honey and the end result was the baker getting stung! From that point on, it became known as a bee sting cake.

If you’d like to see the recipe you can click here.

Why not have a go at baking this cake yourself? We’d love to see some pictures of your work.

This recipe was developed by the very talented Dr Irena Tarvid.

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