As many of you will know number four has multiple allergies so we have had our struggles with food choices over the years.
Things have been good for a while now. His eczema has cleared up and we are coping with the tummy problems day to day. The issue we have is now he knows what he can’t have but can’t understand the implications of he does. This results in him trying mission impossible style moves to get food from wherever he can!!
Soft play areas and parties are a minefield and I need eyes in the back of my head. I’m hoping as he gets older he will learn to understand the seriousness of food allergies, but for the time being I am just going to have to be on high alert at all times.
It must be hard for him seeing everyone around him enjoying all sorts of yummy foods whenever they like when he is restricted to the same things all the time.
Every now and then we try to mix things up a bit for him so that he doesn’t get bored.
Cakes are always a winner and we normally stick to a traditional vanilla or chocolate cupcake. So this weekend we took his love of raspberries and added them to our cupcakes with a drizzle of dairyfree chocolate to the top.
Raspberry Cupcakes
- 110g wheat free self raising flour
- 110g caster sugar
- 110g dairy free spread
- 1tsp vanilla essence
- 2 tsp egg replacer
- 110g raspberries
Method
Set the oven to 190C/170C fan assisted or gas Mark 5.
Place all the ingredients except for the raspberries into a bowl and beat hard with a wooden spoon for about a minute until you get a good fluffy mixture.
Fold in the fruit and then place into 12 cake cases and bake for around 15 mins.
Test them near the end by inserting a skewer into the cake. If it comes out clear they are done, if not give them another 5 mins.
Transfer to a cooling rack and them once cool sprinkle with icing sugar or drizzle with some dairy free chocolate.
Looks lovely, what brand egg replacer do you use? Ive tried one but you mix it with water first, didnt really like the texture
We use Orgran and keep it quite thick. It’s the only thing I have found x
Looks yummy, love the chocolate face.
They were really nice. We are going to give blueberries a go next x
Ahhh, he’s adorable! The cupcake looks really good as well.
Thank you. He is a real character!! The cupcakes went down a treat x
I bet! He looks like an awesome little helper, too.
Mmm sound lovely, I’ll be trying this recipe over the half term, love berries of all sorts this time of year!
Me too xx
Yum and what a great little baker! Fab recipe to have in back pocket for when children with allergies come over. Thank you. #FoodPornThursdays
I’m glad you liked it. It’s a nice easy one with not to many awkward ingredients x
What a little cutie he is. And this looks absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for sharing and linking up with #foodpornthursdays!
Thank you. Looks can be deceiving!! X
I LOVE that picture with the chocolate face. Sooo adorable. What a great recipe – gluten and dairy free! Thanks so much for sharing it with #foodpornthursdays x
Thank you so much he’s a little rascal!! X