A video & recipe for Gluten-free Orange Drizzle Cake made from Mashed Potato

Gluten free diets are becoming more and more popular, some for medically essential reasons and some as a lifestyle choice!  One of my very best friends has to follow a gluten-free diet and I am very aware that it can be extremely challenging at times.  Its amazing just how many things contain gluten.  The gluten free campaign has taken off massively and most supermarkets, artisan producers and restaurants now offer gluten free alternatives which is fabulous.  Although I am not gluten intolerant myself, I do like to experiment with gluten-free alternatives in home cooking.  It has to be said that some experiments are more successful than others!

I decided to set about making a gluten free cake using mashed potato as part of Mash Directs #Mashedvegoff campaign.

I wasn’t sure if this was a risk too far or if it would actually work.  In truth, my first few experiments were a disaster.  It was really hard working out how much potato to use and what to mix it with.  In the end, I used gram (chickpea) flour to add some texture and keep the mixture gluten free.  If you decide to give it a go- make sure that your baking powder is gluten-free too.

I was delighted by how this turned out.  It was really light and fluffy and tasted fantastic.  This is one experiment that definitely paid off (eventually).  I will definitely be making this again!