FreeFrom Strawberry and Mint Cake

Corn, gluten, lactose, milk, nut, peanut, sesame, soya & wheat free

Makes 15 squares

The potatoes become invisible in this light sponge tray bake with a subtle flavour of strawberries and mint.

Ingredientsfreefrom strawberry and mint cake

  • 250g potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tbsp rice or soya milk
  • 200g strawberries
  • handful of fresh mint leaves
  • 250g dairy free spread
  • 250g caster sugar
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 250g rice flour
  • 4 tsp gluten free baking powder
  • 6 tbsp strawberry jam for the top

Method

  1. Line and grease a 18x28cm deep tin and heat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas mark 4.
  2. Put the potatoes into a saucepan, cover with water and boil until soft. Drain and mash with the milk until they are smooth with no lumps.
  3. Whizz the strawberries and mint together until smooth.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add a little of the flour if the mixture curdles.
  5. Gently fold in the flour, baking powder and potatoes.
  6. Pour in the strawberry puree and stir through gently.
  7. Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for 40 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Spread the top with jam if liked and leave to cool. Cut into squares.

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