Gluten free chocolate chip fairy cakes
Light little sponge cakes studded with dairy free chocolate chips, soft enough that nobody guesses they are gluten free.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.13 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 12 hole bun tin with paper cases.
- 2
Beat the spread and sugar together for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, with a spoonful of the flour to stop it splitting.
- 4
Fold in the rest of the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, soya milk and vanilla until smooth.
- 5
Stir in the chocolate chips and divide between the cases.
- 6
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until risen and golden and a skewer comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
17 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.