Gluten free chocolate orange traybake with dairy free icing
A rich chocolate sponge with a bright orange icing that is both gluten free and dairy free.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.33 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 20 by 30 cm tin.
- 2
Beat the spread and caster sugar until pale. Add the eggs one at a time.
- 3
Sift in the flour, cocoa, baking powder and xanthan gum and fold in with the rice milk and the zest of one orange.
- 4
Spread into the tin and bake for 30 minutes, until springy to touch.
30 min - 5
Cool completely. Beat the gluten free icing sugar, spread, remaining zest and 2 tbsp of orange juice until smooth and spreadable.
- 6
Spread the icing over the cold cake and cut into 12.
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.