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Gluten free ginger and treacle loaf

A dark, sticky gingerbread loaf with real warmth from ginger and treacle.

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  • Time1 hr 15
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.34 a head
  • Oven150°C (130°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

10 slices

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan). Line a 900 g loaf tin.

  2. 2

    Melt the spread, sugar, treacle and syrup together over a low heat until smooth. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.

    10 min
  3. 3

    Mix the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and spices in a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Stir in the melted mix, eggs and rice milk until you have a runny batter.

  5. 5

    Pour into the tin and bake for 55 minutes, until risen and firm. A skewer should come out clean.

    55 min
  6. 6

    Cool in the tin. It slices best the next day and gets stickier with time.

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.

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