Let’s bake gluten free

1 min read

FREE-FROM TREATS FOR EVERYONE

Meet Becky

In our new gluten-free series, food writer, cookbook author and gluten-free expert Becky Excell will share a must-try bake each month.

‘Nothing says summer like a cooling glass of zingy raspberry lemonade. So here’s a tribute to my favourite drink in cupcake form – it’s the ultimate treat you’d never guess was gluten free!’

RECIPE **BECKY** **EXCELL** PHOTOGRAPH **MARTIN** **POOLE**

Raspberry lemonade cupcakes

FOOD STYLING: BIANCA NICE. PROP STYLING: MORAG FARQUHAR PORTRAIT: HANNAH ROSE HUGHES

MAKES 12

V GF HANDS-ON TIME 30 mins

TOTAL TIME 1 hr 5 mins, plus cooling

◆ 175g soft butter

◆ 175g caster sugar

◆ 3 medium eggs

◆ zest of 2 lemons, plus 1 tbsp juice

◆ 170g gluten-free self-raising flour

◆ ½ tsp glutenfree baking powder

◆ ¼ tsp xanthan gum

◆ 125g raspberries

To decorate

◆ 150g raspberries, plus 12 extra to decorate

◆ 1½ tbsp lemon juice

◆ 200g soft butter

◆ 400g icing sugar, sifted

◆ crushed freeze-dried raspberries

◆ paper straws, optional

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas 4. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with deep cupcake cases.

2 Cream together the butter and sugar until light and pale in a large bowl, using an electric hand whisk or stand mixer.

3 Add the eggs, lemon zest and juice, flour, baking powder and xanthan gum.

Mix until well combined and then carefully fold in the raspberries.

4 Divide the mixt

This article is from...

Founder of make-up and skincare brand Trinny London Trinny Woodall started her career in fashion as one half of the TV makeover duo Trinny and Susannah, but she’s made beauty her business over the las

National Geographic Traveller Food

Rich pickings

In the rural reaches of northern Jordan, local dishes are replete with produce from orchards, olive groves and kitchen gardens strung with vines

BBC Good Food Magazine

Bring joy this easter

Our unctuous tart showcases seasonal asparagus, teamed with creamy hollandaise and a tangle of rocket on top for peppery freshness. Ailsa Burt SERVES 6-8 PREP 30 mins plus 1 hr 30 mins chilling and co

Prima - UK

Your ultimate guide to cruising

If you’ve ever fancied a holiday at sea but aren’t sure how best to book, what destinations are on offer or what you get for your money, Prima travel expert Jane Anderson has all the information you need…

Easy Cook Magazine

Spice up your life

This is a speedy dish and makes a great starter as well as a special supper. ■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 8 mins ■ Cook 6 mins 25g salted butter, softened 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika (pimentón) 1 tbsp dry sherr