Well Folks here we are again with the next instalment of Back to Basics. Posts to inspire you and to have in your back pocket for those difficult house guests, family , friends or downright unruly π
Lets Bake A Fully Intolerant Cupcake,
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free and Vegan π
Nothing beats a Simple Cupcake, made well, and with that extra special ingredient. ………
ππππππLOVEππππππ
The basic human right to enjoy the deliciousness with family and friends, so together today I’m going to give you the opportunity to do one bake and not to have ‘ oh no I’ve got to do a bake for……..’ moment.
Of course you could do that and send them home with a stash for the freezer…….I’m actually liking that idea tooπ
Right lets get our ‘ Big Girl (or Boy I’m not sexist π) Pants’,on and
LET’S DO THIS……………I know you really want too.
Ooooo and pretty pictures of course because that’s mandatoryππ

Recipe
Vanilla cupcakes with Chocolate Tofu Frosting
A Light Fluffy Vanilla Cupcake with Oh So Chocolatey Frosting GF, DF, V
Ingredients
- 275g Gluten Free Plain Flour ( Dove Farm UK or Pilsbury US cup for Cup)
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum ( omit if your blend contains it )
- 225g Caster Sugar
- 200ml Oil of Choice ( I used Sunflower for these)
- 200ml Dairy Free Milk ( Soya or Rice for me. Avoid Nut its to over powering )
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Tofu Frosting
Ingredients
- 300g Silken Tofu
- 200g Dairy Free GF Chocolate of choice
- 2 tbsp Agave Syrup or Maple
- Double these three ingredients if you want ‘ big frosting tops ‘
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 160 C Convection / 180 C / 350 F
- Place cupcake Liners in a 12 hole muffin tin
- Sift the Flour, Baking Powder and Xanthan Gum into a Bowl
- Stir in the sugar
- In a separate jug or bowl combine the Milk, Oil and Vanilla extract with a whisk to combine
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and whisk until the batter is smooth, this can be done in a stand mixer if required on medium speed
- Spoon or using a cookie scoop place the batter into the cupcake cases. Only 3/4 full, these babies rise !!!!!!!
- Bake for 20 minutes until well risen and firm to touch or a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean.
- Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes then transfer onto a wire rack to cool for one hour before frosting
- To make the frosting, blend the tofu in a blender, with stick or bench top for 1 minute until silky and smooth
- Melt the chocolate either over a simmering pan of water with a bowl snuggly fitting the pan, but the base not touching the water. Or in ten second bursts in the microwave until its melted
- Add to the tofu, with 2 tablespoons of Agave syrup or Maple syrup
- Blitz until combined, with the blender or spatula
- Decorate to the best of your ability and if all else fails throw on some sprinkles π
Well Folks it’s really that simple, honestly. I’ve decorated these appropriately because a hidden ingredient here is …….. caramel flavouring……. yummy, but that was just the choice on this occasion. one teaspoon to the batter covers and flavour.
Now you may ask why am I not concerned about that loss of curved edge ? Because you cover it in frosting and when you look at the crumbporn you will soon realise why……………bet you didn’t even realise, but I’ve looked and inspected that many regular baking pictures I’m quite an expert πππ
If you don’t fancy this frosting how about https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/vanilla-buttercream/ just use 80% of the butter amount please for dairy free fat swap or it tends to be a tad greasy and that’s not nice π a friend told me that one,ππ shes good π
or what about https://www.gretchensveganbakery.com/aquafaba-swiss-buttercream-recipe/ it’s fab ππ
And of course there is Ermine Frosting ππππ introduced to my by one of my international baking friends Anna. Simple Swap outs and you’ve got a real deal………….but as I keep saying Frostings are a whole blog post of their own, but I’m underhand and conditioning your thinking to think out the ABC mentality , especially where intolerance baking is concerned.
Less Sweet Flour Buttercream (aka: Ermine Buttercream)
As you will see, I had fun with natural light on these photographs, the sun was shinning in the cauldron and I love shadowing and the effects it creates in natural light. These photos are totally unfiltered or edited…………my favourite way to show you the truth.
Thanks for taking the time to read this post.
Comments, Feedback, or just a Hi are welcome.
I’ve installed the Pinterest button too this week so you can save the pretty pictures if you require. Shout out to https://jensbakingadventures.home.blog/recipes/ for her technical help on that one #bloggersunite and Anne for the suggestion as she’s the #pinterestguru
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And feel free to let your fingers do the talking and share the post amongst your family friends or enemies if needs be πππ
If you make these cupcakes, let me know, tag me Insta – clarescauldron , drop me a line @clarescauldron , #everyoneshouldenjoycake or leave me a comment.
Right you’ve been obliging, you’ve read the post, now for the pretty pictures as a reward π, with descriptive captions and coordinating ,appropriately placed Sprinkles πππ







Clare those cupcakes look delicious! Even the βtolerantβ would love them! I must try your tofu frosting one day. π
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Thank you Judy, they really are delicious ππππ
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That #crumbporn shot has me drooling! Thanks for the detailed baking notes. They make it so easy to follow.
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Thank you for reading Cindy π they are a fluffy pleasure as you can see. No way the #crumbporn was staying silent ππ
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Clare! I got a shoutout π±π±π±π±! I am so very honored. The crumbporn on these is absolutely superb and I simply must try the tofu frosting!! πππ
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Anna why wouldnt you. πYour the reason for my Ermine and true to my word any inspirational Ive been personally given will always been recognised.
You really do need the tofu in your tool box, and Thank you ππ
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πππ lovely..must try these
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They are delicious thats for sure ππ
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Clare, what a beautiful cupcakeπ I’ve never done an intolerance bake so I love reading all of your tips and options. I am saving this because I’m sure I will use it. Your pictures are amazing!!!! Love seeing some mention of our friends in your post tooπππ
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Thank you Lynne. Where inspiration comes from will always be recognised. I wouldn’t have got to this point without it.
Im glad you like tge pics ππ
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Tofu frosting! I need to try this. Awesome post Clare! I love that you have the Pinterest button now too β€οΈ
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Thank you Sarah. The tofu frosting is a dream and its so easy too π
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Such beautiful cupcakes and I love all the tips to ensure success! …and tofu frosting?!? Brilliant!!βwho knew? You can be sure I will be trying your recipe! β₯οΈ
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Thank you Kim for taking the time to read it and hopeful at some point you will get that unruley guest ππ
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The crumbporn looks absolutely fluffy! Iβm very intrigued with your tofu frosting. Lovely photos as always.
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Pam thank you. The Tofu frosting is a revelation and so much lower in far too as Tofu is virtually fat free. An unlikely ingredient but works so well ππ
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Made these today as a request from Erik π he or should I say we loved them ππ my go to vanilla cupcake from now on!!! So fluffy, so light and saved my eggs ππ I did add mini chocolate chips to half as well and theyβre amazing π no frosting needed
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Ha ha i have my uses π€£π€£π€£ glad Erik enjoyed them ππ
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