When the pandemic struck in 2020 we saw toilet paper, then pasta, then canned tomatoes go flying off shelves, followed by that all-important baking ingredient; flour.
Now supermarkets are able to keep this vital ingredient in stock (most of the time), but many Australians have grown used to baking delicious treats without some pantry staples.
In fact, flour-free recipes have become surprisingly common across the internet now, and we have plenty of our own to share.
We found some mouth-watering baking recipes that are still beyond tasty and will satisfy your craving for cake or a sweet treat, but don’t require any flour whatsoever.
Yes, there’s a flourless chocolate cake or two among these recipes, but also some surprising, left-of-field ideas you might never have thought to try.
Keep on scrolling for some new and unique baking recipe ideas that don’t need flour – at all!
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Polenta and ricotta cake with rosemary lemon syrup
Soaked in deliciously sweet lemon and rosemary syrup and served with whipped ricotta, this polenta cake is subtle, moist and perfect with a cuppa for afternoon tea.
2
Flourless chocolate roulade
It’s so light, so lovely – with a coffee-cream filling – this delicious dessert cake will just melt in the mouth. Best of all, it’s gluten free, so everyone can enjoy it.
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Passionfruit kisses
These little slices of heaven are a mix between a meringue and a cake. They’re absolutely divine!
4
Flourless chocolate buttermilk cake
The secret to this super-fudgy cake is the buttermilk, which makes it moist and decadent!
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Chocolate orange mousse cake
With a texture this silky and a flavour this heavenly, you’ll not be able to resist a second helping of this decadent chocolate orange mousse cake. It really is that good.
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Flourless almond, peach and orange blossom loaves
These tasty little loaves are the perfect accompaniment with a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon.
7
Flourless banana and orange blossom loaves
Everyone is desperate to make banana bread, but this version doesn’t require flour at all! Plus, you’d never guess these divine banana and orange blossom loaves are free of dairy, refined sugar and gluten. Now you can indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free any time of the day!
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Flourless chocolate cake with mint toffee ice-cream
What’s better than cake? Cake with ice cream! This unique flavour combination is perfect for a naughty after-dinner indulgence.
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3-ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes
You don’t need a pantry full of baking ingredients to whip up these delicious pancakes! Made with just peanut butter, egg, and banana – they’re a delicious and high-protein breakfast in minutes.
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Flourless hazelnut chocolate cake
Serve this versatile fudge-like chocolate cake as a dessert with ice-cream, for morning or afternoon tea, or freeze in slices and indulge later!
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Peppermint bites
These healthy treats – they contain loads of nuts – are like a DIY Mint Slice biscuit – but better for you!
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Flourless fig, pecan and maple cake
The addition of semolina helps bring this cake together. Oh, and along with the amazing maple syrup drizzle on top!
6
Bountiful choc-coconut bars
Make your own delicious coconut and dark chocolate treats at home with this refined sugar-free version.
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Moist flourless choc-nut cake
If you’re in the mood for something deeply indulgent, you can’t go past this moist flourless chocolate and hazelnut cake. As a bonus, it is gluten-free, wheat-free and yeast-free.
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Salted date caramels
These little bites of goodness will keep you full and provide the perfect afternoon pick-me-up without the refined sugar.
