Everyone needs a trusted chocolate cake recipe up their sleeve, right? This one’s a winner because it ticks many allergy-friendly boxes – naturally free of dairy, gluten, nuts & eggs – which makes it perfect for sharing. Oh, and did I mention it’s easy to make, moist, delicious, versatile & chocolatey? AND the recipe translates well to cupcakes & baked doughnuts!
…Plum Coconut Tart (GF, vegan)
When I first served this to the family, my 10 year old daughter spluttered, through a mouthful, “omigoshbesttartever” She went on to have another two slices. Kids can been your harshest critics, so this was high praise indeed. She then also said “if you served this tart at my birthday party, I’d be really happy”. You’re on, Trixie! This may look like a raw tart but it’s actually a simple baked not-too-sweet pastry base, with a chilled, jelly-like, soft filling. No special equipment is needed here – mix the base in a bowl, simmer the filling in a pot, that’s it.
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