Gluten-free baking recipes

Black beans replace the flour in these gluten-free, fudgy and intensely chocolatey treats with a subtle tingle of chilli

A gluten-free polenta base makes this cheesy tart much lower in fat than traditional pastry – delicious served hot or cold

A classic teatime treat goes gluten-free- serve with butter, jam, fresh fruit, clotted cream or a combination of your choice

A simple loaf of bread for those following a gluten-free diet. Bake this wheat-free bread and use it to make sandwiches or toast, or simply slather it in butter.

This indulgent, fudgy vegan cake is topped with a rich frosting – you'd never guess that it's gluten-free and made without dairy, eggs, wheat or nuts

A quick, gluten-free bread recipe - no need for yeast, ready in under an hour

Junior cook Emily shares her simple, no-fuss recipe for gluten-free carrot cake

With a special surprise ingredient, this gluten-free lemon cake stays beautifully moist. To everyone’s amazement it's mash potato!

Whip up these easy gluten-free bakes for Passover. If you use a dairy-free chocolate they will be parev (a Jewish dietary law excluding milk or meat products)

Pile whipped cream and charred pineapple on a meringue base to create a stunning dinner party dessert which you can make ahead

This clever no-bake tart from Elle Young uses raw cacao and coconut oil, sweetened naturally with dates, oranges and honey

Take this retro meringue dessert to another level by adding edible flower petals, coconut cream, fruit and nuts for even more texture

This hybrid brownie chocolate cake by John Whaite is a bold party bake. The toffee spikes transform it into a professional-standard dessert

These deeply chocolatey squidgy sponge squares are gluten-free - try served as a dessert with ice cream

These vegetarian and gluten-free twists are perfect to serve with festive drinks

These melt in the mouth festive party nibbles provide a tasty alternative for your vegetarian guests - they're also gluten-free

These deliciously crunchy, crumble-topped mince pies cater for gluten-free and egg-free diets. Perfect with a cup of tea or glass of mulled wine

A gluten-free light bake that uses polenta in place of flour and orange blossom to flavour a drizzle syrup

Coeliac sufferers need not miss out on sweet treats with this gluten-free melt-in-the-mouth shortbread recipe

Those on a gluten-free diet need not miss out on indulgent sponge desserts thanks to some clever swaps

This traditional cake has been jazzed up with lots of ginger - you'd never know it's gluten-free and dairy-free. Perfect for weddings and Christmas

These healthier gluten-free flapjacks are packed with cranberries, sultanas, apricots and nuts. They're the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon cup of tea

Make these budget-friendly cookies using just sugar, nut butter and an egg. Add chopped nuts and chocolate too, if you like

A deliciously moreish cake with no added fat or sugar – you have to try it to believe it. Plus it's easily made gluten-free