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These orange fairy cakes are infused with a fresh, citrus orange flavour thanks to the zest and juice of an orange.
Not only are these orange fairy cakes gluten-free, but they are also dairy-free too. Use gluten-free flour and baking powder as well as dairy-free spread. These fairy cakes take just 15 mins to prepare and 15 minutes to cook. One fairy cake is just 260 calories.
Ingredients
125g (4oz) gluten-free plain white flour
1 level tsp gluten-free baking powder
125g (4oz) dairy-free spread
90g (3oz) Fruisana fruit sugar, plus 1 extra tbsp (alternatively, use 125g/4oz caster sugar)
2 medium eggs
Grated rind and juice 1 large orange
8 muffin tins, lined with fairy-cake paper cases
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Method
Set the oven to 190°C (375°F, gas mark 5).
Put the flour, baking powder, spread, sugar and eggs in a mixing bowl; add half the grated orange rind and 1tbsp water.
Beat well with a wooden spoon until mixed. Spoon the mixture into the paper cake cases.
Bake for 15 mins. Remove the cakes from the muffin tins and place on a wire rack to cool.
Heat the orange juice in a small pan with the extra tbsp of sugar. Boil until syrupy.
Pour over the hot cakes, then sprinkle with the rest of the grated orange rind. Leave to cool before serving.
Top tips for making orange fairy cakes
This recipe would work just as well with standard baking butter, baking powder and plain flour. You could also try this recipe with lemon or lime instead for an extra tangy, citruses version.
Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.
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