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Gaby's Bakery - Kladdkaka - Swedish Chocolate Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Kladdkaka - Swedish Chocolate Cake

January 18, 2022

In Swedish, Kladdig means sticky or messy, and Kladdkaka takes its name from this. Crisp on the outside, gooey in the centre, this gluten-free version of the traditional Swedish favourite is where brownie meets molten chocolate cake.

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Gaby's Bakery - Raw Chocolate

Gaby's Bakery - Raw Chocolate

December 23, 2021

These raw chocolate hearts use powder from the Peruvian lucuma fruit as an alternative sweetener, to soften the naturally bitter taste of the raw cacao.

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Gaby's Bakery - Halloween Biscuits

Gaby's Bakery - Halloween Biscuits

October 26, 2021

A spookilicious treat for you today. Halloween shortbread biscuits. Halloween, Hallowe'en, or All Hallow's Eve has its origins in different pagan and Christian traditions in the British Isles. The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, had people lighting bonfires and wearing costumes to ward off ghosts.

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Gaby's Bakery - Coconut Flaxseed Bread

Gaby's Bakery - Coconut Flaxseed Bread

July 16, 2021

For anyone that avoids gluten or dairy, this is a simple bread that’s also great toasted. No kneading is required so don’t forget your barbell workout that morning.  

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Gaby's Bakery - Vegan and Gluten-free 'Twix' Bars

Gaby's Bakery - Vegan and Gluten-free 'Twix' Bars

July 09, 2021

I like finding popular favourites and making healthier versions. Inspired by Twix bars, here's my artisan version using healthier ingredients.

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Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Chiffon Cake

July 02, 2021

These light cakes are made with vegetable oil instead of butter. It's easier to beat air into the batter so chiffon cakes have a lighter fluffier texture, as the egg whites are beaten separately and then folded in before baking.

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Gaby's Bakery - White Chocolate & Lemon Biscuits

Gaby's Bakery - White Chocolate & Lemon Biscuits

June 24, 2021

These biscuits are part of a selection I bake for the salon. A delicately sweet and zesty partner to afternoon coffee.

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Gaby's Bakery - Simple Chocolate Fudge

Gaby's Bakery - Simple Chocolate Fudge

June 17, 2021

Toothbrushes at the ready! Actually this is quite healthy if you use artisanal dark chocolate, as tahini and maple syrup make up the balance.

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Gaby's Bakery - Classic Banana Loaf

Gaby's Bakery - Classic Banana Loaf

May 28, 2021

And the award for the dullest, most boring looking cake goes to…………But don’t be mistaken, this understated little number is absolutely delicious and disappears in a flash every time.

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Gaby's Bakery - Fido's Liver Treats

Gaby's Bakery - Fido's Liver Treats

May 21, 2021

Slight diversion this week and I know this is a bit niche. Only my followers with dogs will be interested but this is so easy and Fido loves them.

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Gaby's Bakery - Easter Cupcakes

Gaby's Bakery - Easter Cupcakes

May 13, 2021

Okay, so this has a little non-artisanal chocolate and more than a little sugar. But it’s gluten and dairy free so let’s call it evens. And hey it’s Easter.

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Gaby's Bakery - Date & Cashew Nut Energy Balls

Gaby's Bakery - Date & Cashew Nut Energy Balls

April 23, 2021

The weather forecast is sunny this weekend so here is a very quick recipe for energy balls.

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