This orange cake is not just moreish and moist, it’s dairy and gluten-free too!  
A few months back, I was on a mission a) to use up some oranges and b) make dessert for a gluten-free friend who was coming for dinner. This orange cake ticked all the boxes.

As it happened our friend couldn’t make the dinner as her pup was poorly. As the cake was in the oven and the main was made, (I do like to be organised) we decided that if our friend couldn’t come to us for dinner, we’d take the dinner to her. So armed with a few take away containers and a slab of cake, Teddy Roosevelt and I braved the elements to deliver some home baked goodness.

I wondered what I would do with all the left over cake, apart from eat it which would be great for my tastebuds but terrible for my waistline.
I needn’t have worried though because later that day, I met an old friend for coffee who told me her teenage daughter had just been diagnosed with coeliac disease and really missed cake.

Well, this is one longing I could absolutely satisfy so I sent her home with another slab. Of course, I had to save a slice (or two) to taste test it for quality control purposes! The gluten-free gang loved this cake as did the gluten lovers!

This cake is super moist and makes the most delicious dessert. It’s stand alone delish but goes great with some natural yoghurt on the side. Of course, you can skip the syrup if you like but truly, that orange and rosemary is t...