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Pumpkin Mini Rolls. PERFECT for a ghostly HALLOWEEN. Made with a gluten free sponge and cream cheese frosting.

DON’T LOSE THIS RECIPE! PIN Pumpkin Mini Rolls FOR LATER…

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Pumpkin Mini Rolls for a Ghostly Halloween…

These Pumpkin Mini Rolls are a perfect Autumn treat. After all, it is the season of all things spooky… and scary… and well, maybe cute? This Halloween ghostly gathering is hardly going to send you running. If anything, you might want to scoop them up and take them home to look after. With their googly, bog-eyed faces, they ooze character and look almost too friendly to eat.

On the other hand, I’ve tasted them and I tell you… No amount of cuteness is going to keep these babies from being devoured. Moist, cinnamon and ginger-spiced pumpkin sponge, rolled around rich, decadent cream cheese frosting, These pumpkin mini rolls can masquerade as adorably as they like. There’s no way they can save themselves.

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The rituals and roots of Halloween  

Thoughts on Trick or Treat

To be honest, I’m not big on some of the modern and commercial rituals of Halloween. The idea that we send kids out knocking on the doors of strangers, begging for sweets doesn’t sit well. It’s not that I’m over-protective… far from it. But while I still keep some treats handy just in case the doorbell should ring, it remains an uncomfortable concept.

Regardless of parental protection, it also seems heavily at odds with the whole ‘be wary of strangers’ message. If it’s not ok to take sweets from strangers in the street, why the heck would we encourage the kids to knock on doors and ask for them?

Pagan Vs Christian Roots

Halloween is often considered to be an ancient Pagan and therefore non-Christian festival. To be honest, I’m not particularly religious, but for those who shun this annual festival for its ‘Paganism’, look a little closer. The roots of Halloween are in fact, both Pagan and Christian. And over the centuries, it has become inseparably intwined with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints Day on the 1st November (which has apparently been around since the 7th Century) as well as All Souls Day on the 2nd.

There is even suggestion that the Christian church introduced additional ‘connected’ festivals on or close to Pagan dates. This was to try and divert attention away from, as well as absorb Pagan customs.

A celebration of the dead

All Saints Day was introduced to commemorate the saints and martyrs of the Catholic Church (with All Hallows evening becoming ‘Halloween’). And later, a second celebration (All Souls Day) was added on November 2nd to commemorate all souls who have died.

The idea that we celebrate our dead is (I think) a really positive thing. People in the UK can be quite stoic around emotions and particularly loss. Having lost both parents and my brother, I can tell you that’s really not good for mental health. I am all for a bit of openness and remembrance.

From parties, picnics, vigils and decorating graves… to symbolic dance, prayer and elaborate face painting… The rituals of All Saints and All Souls day around the world help to connect the present with the past… Our departed loved ones celebrated for all they gave and shared with us.

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Pumpkin Mini Rolls to celebrate Halloween

As for the modern US-UK symbolism of Halloween? Maybe it’s because I am a child of the 70’s, but I love the browns, oranges and slightly lairy colours that are around at this time of year. And making food which is fun, cute and tasty is always ‘up there’ on my priority list.

Which brings us back to these charming and delicious Halloween Pumpkin Mini Rolls. Topped with simple little ghosts of cream cheese frosting, they seem ready and willing to celebrate the dead in the friendliest of ways.

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Are Halloween Pumpkin Mini Rolls easy to make?

If you have ever made a swiss roll, then these pumpkin mini rolls should be relatively easy to make. The sponge is moist and rollable which will limit cracking and hopefully the instructions are clear and helpful if you are a novice.

Cream cheese frosting can be tricky. I have written a helpful set of tips to getting it right in my post for Carrot Cake. So if you are new to making cream cheese frosting or have had trouble with it in the past, I would definitely recommend checking out the advice offered in that post.

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Can I make Pumpkin Mini Rolls dairy free?

The sponge used for these pumpkin mini rolls is naturally dairy free. The cream cheese frosting is not. While I have not tried making cream cheese frosting without cream cheese however, Veggie Desserts has a vegan ‘cream cheese’ frosting recipe that looks like it will work.

The mini roll sponge recipe does however require eggs, so cannot be made vegan.

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Other #FreeFromHalloween Inspiration

If you are looking for more ‘free from’ Halloween inspiration, here’s a few ideas from around the web to get you started.

  • Intolerant Gourmand – Halloween Cookies
  • Gluten Free Alchemist – Halloween Trick or Treat Rocky Road
  • Glutarama – Slimey Wagon Wheels
  • Free From Farmhouse – Easy Halloween Cupcakes
  • Gluten Free Alchemist – Halloween Cake Pop Spiders
  • Free From Fairy – Raspberry ‘Blood’ Chocolates
  • The Peachicks Bakery – Pumpkin Spice Halloween Cookies
  • Dairy Free Kids – Barm Brack
  • Gluten Free Blogger – Pumpkin Spice Gluten Free Swiss Roll
  • Eats Amazing – Creepy Crudite Cups 
  • Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen – Halloween Meringues
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Here’s the recipe for Ghostly Halloween Pumpkin Mini Rolls

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Halloween Ghost Pumpkin Mini Rolls & Mini Cakes

Pumpkin Mini Rolls that are perfect for a ghostly Halloween celebration. Made with a gluten free sponge. (Makes 8 mini rolls + 8 mini cakes; or 1 large 10 inch x 15 inch Swiss Roll)
Prep Time50 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Course: Cake, Party, Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American, British, Gluten Free, Halloween
Keyword: Autumn, cream cheese, frosting, pumpkin, swiss roll
Servings: 12
Calories per serving: 371.6kcal
Author: Gluten Free Alchemist – Kate Dowse

Key equipment

  • Swiss Roll tin
  • mini cake moulds (optional)
  • baking paper
  • Oven
  • Kitchen scales
  • measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric whisk
  • mixing spoon/spatula
  • sharp knife
  • wooden/silicone spoon
  • piping bag and round open nozzle

Ingredients

Pumpkin Sponge

  • 40 g fine brown rice flour
  • 30 g sorghum flour
  • 30 g tapioca starch flour
  • ½ tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp GF baking powder
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp all spice powder
  • 3 large eggs UK large (at room temperature)
  • 200 g golden caster sugar
  • 150 g pumpkin puree canned
  • icing sugar to dust

Cream Cheese Filling/Frosting (see NOTES re quantities)

  • 200 g unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste/powder
  • 300 g cream cheese Philadelphia or equivalent
  • 150 g icing sugar sifted
  • ½ tbsp milk to loosen – if necessary
  • edible sweet eyes for decoration
Metric – US Customary

Instructions

Pumpkin Sponge

  • Line the base and sides of a Swiss Roll tin (13 inch/33 cm x 9 inch/23 cm) with baking paper. (use paper slightly larger than the tin size and make a short cut diagonally from each corner to allow neat folding to fit the tin). If you are making one large pumpkin roll, prepare a 10 inch/25 cm x 15 inch/38 cm tin.
  • For the additional mini cakes, get ready a non stick mini-cake tin. (Either use a silicone mould or line the base of the holes on a metal tin with small rounds of baking paper).
  • Pre-heat the oven to 190 C/375 F/Gas 5.
  • Weigh and mix together the flours, xanthan gum, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt, vanilla powder and spices and set aside. TIP : Weigh into an airtight container and shake vigorously.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until thick and the mixture leaves a lasting trail when the whisk is lifted (takes about 5 minutes at high speed).
  • Add and whisk in the pumpkin puree.
  • Add the dry ingredients and fold through quickly and lightly until combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared tins and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the top springs back when gently pressed. Keep a close eye, so as not to over-bake.
  • Prepare a large sheet of baking paper by liberally sprinkling with sifted icing sugar.
  • Remove the sponge from the oven and while it is still hot, carefully flip it out upside-down onto the prepared baking paper.
  • Peel off the baking paper that has protected the cake whilst cooking and carefully score a line with a knife at each short end (about 2 cm from the edge) and a further line to mark the half way point. (Remove the small cakes from their tins and set aside on a wire rack to cool).
  • Very carefully, but quickly (the cake needs to still be warm) fold each end of baking paper over the sponge and roll from each end as tightly as possible. Fold the baking paper into the roll, so that it forms a layer between the sponge as it rolls. The two rolled ends should meet in the middle at the central score line.
  • Turn the roll over to secure and set aside to cool completely. This process will help to give the sponge a ‘memory’ and help prevent excessive later cracking.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • While the cake is cooling, make the filling.
  • Soften the butter slightly and beat in a medium bowl until smooth and beginning to pale.
  • Add and beat in the vanilla.
  • Take the cream cheese from the fridge and drain-off any excess liquid.
  • Add the cream cheese to the bowl and beat into the butter (preferably with a beater attachment or wooden/firm silicone spoon) until just smooth. Do not over-beat.
  • Add the sifted icing sugar about a third at a time and gently beat or mix through. Again, use a beater attachment rather than a whisk or use a wooden/firm silicone spoon to avoid over-beating. If you over-beat, the icing may become liquid, so be very careful.
  • Place back in the fridge until ready to use.
  • When ready to use, if the frosting has become too hard to work, simply leave at room temperature for a short while and fold through.

Filling and Decorating

  • When the sponge is cold, carefully unroll and spread a good, even layer of cream cheese filling across the whole surface (remember you will need plenty left over to pipe ghosts if you are making them).
  • Re-roll from each end and cut the sponges to separate them down the centre score line.
  • Wrap each sponge in baking paper to secure and place in the fridge for an hour to firm up before cutting.
  • When ready to cut into mini rolls, remove from the fridge, trim the ends off each cake and carefully cut into quarters with a sharp knife.
  • Using a piping bag fitted with a wide, open round tip and containing the remaining cream cheese frosting, carefully pipe ghosts on the top of each mini roll and each mini cake and press eyes into the frosting.
  • Refrigerate until ready to eat. (If you are intending to make significantly ahead of time, be aware that the black colour in the eyes may ‘bleed’, so place the eyes on the ghosts just before serving).

Notes

* Note: nutritional information is an estimate & may vary according to portion size/ingredient variants.
Cream Cheese Frosting – quantities are enough to include the frosting ‘ghosts’. If only making filling for the pumpkin rolls, make approx two-third quantity.
Cream cheese frosting can be tricky. I have written a helpful set of tips to getting it right in my post for Carrot Cake. So if you are new to making cream cheese frosting or have had trouble with it in the past, I would definitely recommend checking out the advice offered in that post.

Nutrition

Calories: 371.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.8g | Protein: 3.6g | Fat: 23.4g | Saturated Fat: 13.8g | Cholesterol: 104.3mg | Sodium: 204.3mg | Potassium: 138.9mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 30.5g | Vitamin A: 2757IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 58.1mg | Iron: 0.7mg
Tried this recipe?Take a pic & tag @glutenfreealchemist on Instagram & Facebook (GFAlchemist1 : Twitter) ~ #glutenfreealchemist ~ I love seeing your posts x

© 2019-2021 Kate Dowse All Rights Reserved – Do not copy or re-publish this recipe or any part of this recipe on any other blog, on social media or in a publication without the express permission of Gluten Free Alchemist

Halloween Pumpkin Mini Rolls shared with :

  • Over The Moon #244 with Eclectic Red Barn and Marilyn’s Treats
  • What’s For Dinner #282 with The Lazy Gastronome
  • Blogger’s Pit Stop #241
  • Full Plate Thursday #504 with Miz Helen’s Country Cottage
  • Create, Bake, Grow and Gather #439 with Shabby Art Boutique
  • Creative Crafts Link Party #10 with Inklings

Previously shared with : Love Cake with Jibber Jabber; Cook Blog Share with Hijacked By Twins; Bake of the Week with Mummy Mishaps; Simple and in Season with Feeding Boys; Fiesta Friday 

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  1. Miz Helen says

    13/10/2020 at 7:23 pm

    5 stars
    We sure have enjoyed featuring your awesome post this week on Full Plate Thursday,505. Thanks so much for sharing with us and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      15/10/2020 at 2:34 pm

      Awww… Thank you so much Helen. That’s so king of you xx

      Reply
  2. Judee says

    08/10/2020 at 10:15 pm

    5 stars
    How cute are these and I love that they are gluten-free. It could be a fun activity for the grand-kids..

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      11/10/2020 at 12:15 pm

      Thank you Judee. That’s the best bit about Halloween isn’t it? The kids! x

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth Watson says

    04/10/2020 at 12:20 am

    These are super cute and look totally YUMMY! I’d love for you to share over at our weekly Wednesday Creative Crafts Linky Party
    https://creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party-9-join-in-the-fun/
    Have a great week!
    Creatively, Beth

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      08/10/2020 at 8:42 am

      Thank you Beth.
      Apologies, I have had a few manic days trying to get a bit of a mega bread recipe out and didn’t check my comments. It seems I have missed this, but I will see if I can find a more recent link-up xx

      Reply
  4. Tianna says

    03/10/2020 at 12:50 am

    these are so cute and perfect for Halloween!

    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      03/10/2020 at 10:19 am

      Thank you Tianna x

      Reply
  5. Marilyn says

    28/09/2020 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
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    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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    Reply
    • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

      29/09/2020 at 9:45 am

      Thank you Marilyn. You’re welcome x

      Reply
      • Stacy L Roman says

        02/10/2020 at 1:50 am

        These are adorable, thanks for sharing. Pinned for later.

        Reply
        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          03/10/2020 at 10:20 am

          You’re welcome Stacy. Thank you for stopping by xx

          Reply
  6. Katie Bryson says

    01/11/2017 at 4:05 pm

    These are totally adorable, but like you say, with those flavours they are not so cute that you wouldn't scoff the lot! Thanks so much for bringing them along to Simple and in Season this month 🙂

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      02/11/2017 at 7:34 pm

      Thanks Katie. You'e welcome. They were rather yum xx

      Reply
  7. jo says

    31/10/2017 at 7:59 am

    I don't have kids but i know one big kid that would love these! JO

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      31/10/2017 at 8:12 pm

      Ha ha…. Thanks Jo. They must be like me then! x

      Reply
  8. Mel says

    28/10/2017 at 8:05 pm

    I absolutely love these little babies, Kate, especially the cream cheese frosting ghosts. They're so adorable. I love the fact you've delved into the traditions surrounding Halloween, both Pagan and the Christian celebrations afterwards. I have to admit I'm also uneasy at the thought of letting lots of children walk around in the dark and knock on people's houses. On the other hand, my 4 absolutely love it and I take them all for an hour or so every year. Thanks for joining in with #FreeFromFridays.

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      30/10/2017 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks Mel. Halloween is one of those festivals that brings mixed feelings and mixed views. I loved that the Christian and Pagan celebrations were so intwined…. somehow, it gave Halloween a more open significance! x

      Reply
  9. Sarah G says

    28/10/2017 at 4:38 pm

    How cute! These are so perfect for Halloween 😀

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      30/10/2017 at 8:14 pm

      Thanks Sarah x

      Reply
  10. Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery says

    27/10/2017 at 6:51 pm

    Sooooo cute! Love these & need a Peachick safe version immediately!

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      30/10/2017 at 8:13 pm

      Ha ha! Thanks….. If anyone can, you can! x

      Reply
  11. Jibber JabberUK says

    27/10/2017 at 6:19 pm

    These would look so good on a Halloween spread. I love the addition of the pumpkin as well.

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      30/10/2017 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks Ness. The pumpkin was a perfect addition to the sponge and made it extra seasonal x

      Reply
  12. Angela Entwistle says

    27/10/2017 at 9:56 am

    These are so cute Kate – I can't help but thik of your ghost as Casper. – fab bake. I love going back into history with you to learn about the origins, like you say it's right that we should remember those who we have lost 🙂
    Thankyou too for joining in with #BakingCrumbs
    Angela x

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    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      27/10/2017 at 5:05 pm

      Thanks Angela. I always find the history really interesting and it never ceases to amaze me how much I learn xx

      Reply
  13. Angie Christina says

    27/10/2017 at 2:51 am

    These are adorable! And sound seriously delicious, a win-win in my book!

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      27/10/2017 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks Angie. Win-win for sure! x

      Reply
  14. Charlotte Oates says

    24/10/2017 at 5:31 pm

    I love these Kate, the most adorable Halloween treat ever! <3

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      27/10/2017 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks Charlotte. Adorable they may be, but it didn't save them! x

      Reply
  15. Recipes Made Easy says

    23/10/2017 at 11:51 am

    I adore these little cuties. Great fun

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 6:07 pm

      Thanks Jacqui x

      Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    22/10/2017 at 10:13 pm

    These super cute ghosts would get anyone in the right Halloween spirit! Thank you for bringing them to Fiesta Friday! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 6:05 pm

      You're more than welcome. I couldn't keep anything this cute to myself x

      Reply
  17. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    22/10/2017 at 8:40 pm

    Ooooh Kate these look amazing! I bet they taste just as good as they look. I think we are going to have a good bake off this half term. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 6:04 pm

      Thanks Kirsty. You're welcome. They were rather yummy x

      Reply
  18. Johanna GGG says

    22/10/2017 at 12:01 pm

    I love these little ghosts – I think they look a little scared that someone is about to eat them 🙂 If I was able, it would be me!

    I don't like trick or treat – a shopping strip near us has a trick or treat night where kids can dress up and do a few activities and get a few treats – much preferred this to stories of friend's kid getting bagfuls of sweet last year. But Sylvia loves the fun of making halloween theme food and so I get drawn into that. However I don't think it is about commemorating death – it seems to make it just all about fun and not much reflection.

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 6:03 pm

      Ha ha! Yeah…. they do look pretty terrified. It sorts of adds to their cuteness.
      Love the idea of a communal trick or treat party. Definitely much better than door to door 'begging'. x

      Reply
      • johanna @ green gourmet giraffe says

        23/09/2020 at 3:02 pm

        I’ve already commented on the previous version of this post but I really love these – not much of a swiss roll baker so they seem a bit tricky – but nice to see them as halloween fever had already hit our house!

        Reply
        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          24/09/2020 at 5:38 pm

          Awww thanks Johanna.
          Yes… I’m steadily working my way through favourite old posts and updating with recipe cards, etc. And for some, making and re-photographing too.
          I suspect Halloween will be very different this year. But food will definitely be one way we can keep it positive x

          Reply
  19. Jhuls M says

    22/10/2017 at 11:54 am

    These are so adorable! I bet they are delicious, too! Thanks for sharing!😊

    Jhuls
    https://thenotsocreativecook.wordpress.com/

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks Jhuls. They certainly were x

      Reply
  20. helen says

    21/10/2017 at 11:41 am

    These are so cute – and those rolls are so neat too. I do love a bit of cream cheese frosting!

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks Helen. Me too! x

      Reply
  21. Jo / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    20/10/2017 at 7:46 pm

    These are too cute for their own good lol but as you say it wouldn't stop me from devouring them either! Cream cheese frosting is one of my favourite things plus all the gorgeous autumnal spices and pumpkin – simply delicious! x

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    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 5:59 pm

      I know…. nothing could save the poor lightly blighters!
      I'm with you on cream cheese frosting….. I could (and often do) eat it on its own by the spoonful! x

      Reply
  22. Honest Mum says

    19/10/2017 at 5:26 pm

    Oh wow, these are epic, need to make them and thanks for the historical lesson too as I wasn't sure about the origins x

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 5:57 pm

      Thanks Vicki. I love checking out the history of food and related celebrations…. There are so many surprises out there!! x

      Reply
  23. Corina Blum says

    19/10/2017 at 3:00 pm

    These are so cute and I bet they are really tasty too! Such a lovely change from mini chocolate rolls as well. Thanks so much for sharing with #CookOnceEatTWice x

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    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 5:56 pm

      You're welcome Corina. I did originally toy with the idea of one large sponge, but mini rolls seem much better for sharing and once you have got your head around which way to roll and cut, they are no more difficult to make xx

      Reply
  24. Karly says

    19/10/2017 at 2:26 pm

    DYING over these! So darn cute- and they look pretty stinkin delicious too!!

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 5:54 pm

      Thanks Karly. They didn't last long here! x

      Reply
  25. cakespy says

    19/10/2017 at 11:12 am

    These are so adorable. I can barely stand it!! <3

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 5:51 pm

      Awww… Thanks xx

      Reply
  26. Vicki Montague says

    19/10/2017 at 10:58 am

    LOVE these Kate. They are so cute and sound delicious too. I'm with you on halloween…I won't let my kids go out trick or treating and they think I am the meanest mum alive. Not sure how many more years I will be able to stop them but while I can I will!!

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    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 5:50 pm

      Thanks Vicki. If it's any consolation, hold out until secondary school and the trick or treat interest seems to wane….. x

      Reply
  27. Lili says

    19/10/2017 at 10:16 am

    Love these! I have some eyes I want to use (!) so going to try making these! Thank you for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 5:49 pm

      Thanks Lili. I hope you like them too! x

      Reply
  28. Emma says

    19/10/2017 at 7:57 am

    These are so adorable, like Caspar the ghost!

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    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 5:49 pm

      Awww yes…. Casper! These are definitely friendly ghosts! x

      Reply
  29. REBECCA SMITH - Glutarama says

    19/10/2017 at 7:30 am

    Love your little cutie spooks, what a wonderful idea and the kids will love them even more. We're going to be baking non-stop this half term!

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    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 5:48 pm

      Thanks Rebecca. They were so easy to make. Sometimes the simplest things are the most effective!
      Let the Halloween baking frenzy begin….. x

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  30. Laura says

    18/10/2017 at 10:00 pm

    These are amazing, I'll let you know if I try a dairy free version!

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    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 5:46 pm

      Thanks Laura. The sponge is dairy free anyway, so should be really easy to sub the filling for something you can eat. xx

      Reply
  31. Lathiya says

    18/10/2017 at 9:56 pm

    These looks so cute..definitely a hit

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    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 5:45 pm

      Thanks Lathiya. They certainly were here! x

      Reply
  32. Kat BakingExplorer says

    18/10/2017 at 6:53 pm

    They look amazing! I love all the flavours in these too, delicious! Thanks for linking up to #TreatPetite

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    • Kate Glutenfreealchemist says

      23/10/2017 at 5:44 pm

      Thanks Kat. You're welcome x

      Reply

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Who needs a perfect Carrot 🥕 Cake? Swipe to see Who needs a perfect Carrot 🥕 Cake? Swipe to see just how amazing it looks inside 😆. It’s super-moist gluten free deliciousness and would be brilliant for Mother’s Day or Easter. What do you reckon? Special enough for your Mum?
This recipe was literally developed originally for one of my followers who needed it for a special celebration. The feedback was super-good and I have to agree. It’s the best gluten free carrot cake I’ve ever had... and it’s certainly up there with the best of the gluten versions too. So if you love carrot cake... this one’s for you 😘.
You know me... If it’s not as good as I can possibly get, it doesn’t leave my kitchen xx
Grab the recipe from the blog 🥕💜🎁
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Are Hot Cross Buns without fruit allowed? I think Are Hot Cross Buns without fruit allowed?
I think the answer may just be YES! Even when you’re gluten free 😆. And for all those who asked whether my Incredible Hot Cross Bun recipe could be made with Chocolate Chips instead of fruit? The evidence is undeniable. 
LOOK at these babies! Big... fat... glorious... chocolate chip Hot Cross Buns 😊😘😋👏😁
Yes or no??? 
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Have you ever tried a Goose Egg? 🥚 They are tot Have you ever tried a Goose Egg? 🥚
They are totally yummy with monster yolks that are super-rich and creamy. Each egg is equivalent to 3 to 4 hens eggs. And they make the most incredible Goose Egg Scotch Eggs 😍
They have a really short season from about the end of February to June. And the geese have just started laying. 
We’re really lucky to get our eggs from a wonderful free-range supplier and they always let us know when goose eggs are available. You can use them for usual baking too... I totally recommend them for brownies.
I’ve put a recipe for making Goose Egg Scotch Eggs on the blog... If you see any eggs..: grab them while you can 😘 
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The ULTIMATE gluten free Hot Cross Buns... When wa The ULTIMATE gluten free Hot Cross Buns... When was the last time you had a perfect Hot Cross Bun? Easter all wrapped up in  a delicious fluffy, spiced, doughy ball, stuffed full of juicy fruit. Best buns ever! No one will ever know these babies are gluten free 😁
I am super proud of this recipe. I honestly didn’t think it was possible to create a gluten free bun with such an incredible texture... and I really didn’t think it was possible to create a Hot Cross Bun that would stay fresh enough to eat 48+ hours after baking... No toaster needed. 😊
But I’ve done it. I’ve pulled it out of the bag. Amazing 👏👏👏
Heads up... When I first started on developing this recipe, I truly wanted to make a simple one-bowl job. But that wasn’t possible. Texture and flavour were the absolute priority and this ultimately meant the recipe had to be carefully crafted  to make this happen. If you want the best, you sometimes have to work a little bit harder. 
But no word of a lie... these are SO worth the effort. 
Even better, I’ve worked out the dough can be frozen part way through the process... which means you can split the batch ready to bake up fresh with little effort later ☑️
Who wants the recipe? It’s now written up and on the blog... link in my profile (click lnk.bio)  #hotcrossbuns #easter #glutenfreehotcrossbuns #glutenfreerecipecreator #glutenfreeuk #glutenfreeeaster #glutenfreefoodporn #perfectbuns #singluten #glutenfrei #senzagluten #coeliacsafe #coeliacuk #feedfeed #feedfeedglutenfree #easterbuns #thebakefeed #huffposttaste #glutenfreealchemist #foodblogger #eeeeeats #bakersofinstagram #glutenfreebaking #foodblogfeed #bakersgonnabake #f52grams #instafood #glutenfreeeats #britainsbesthomecooks_ #worldsgreatesthomecooks 
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Have you ever tried porridge made with Millet Flak Have you ever tried porridge made with Millet Flakes? I really like it. It makes a nice change from oats and is a great alternative for anyone who can’t eat oats too.
It’s got a nice earthy bite and pairs perfectly with fruit and nuts. I always sprinkle a few cacao nibs on my porridge too. It’s funny how we have ‘must haves’ to go with some foods. 
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Beautiful but cold walk along the beach this eveni Beautiful but cold walk along the beach this evening. A swirling sea mist just before the sunset and then the most stunning hue. I took this down near the yacht club. It’s one of my favourite sunset shots for a while...  #skywatchers #sunset #sunandseagulls #silhouette #sunsetphotography #whitstable #whitstablesky #whitstablesunset #coastalsky #lookup #sunrise_and_sunsets #igerskent #explorekent #iphonephoto #whitstableyachtclub #visitkent #endoftheday #beachlife #hometown #eveningwalk #orangehue #sunsetsofinstagram #orangesky #skyphotography #skyscape
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