Gluten-free carpatka - recipe for delicious gluten-free cake

Karpatka is a classic Polish cake that has enjoyed enduring popularity for years. Its distinctive layers of irregular texture, reminiscent of mountain peaks, hide a velvety pudding cream. Although the traditional recipe is based on wheat flour, there is an excellent alternative for those eliminating gluten from their diet.

Gluten-free carpatka - proven recipe for homemade cake

Karpatka is one of those cakes that are associated with home warmth and family gatherings. Its light, fluffy texture and soft cream make it hard to resist. Good news? You can prepare it in a gluten-free version!

Below you will find the exact gluten-free carpatta recipe, which tastes just as good as the classic version. You will also learn what gluten-free flour works best in this baking and what are the traditions of Easter baking in Poland. The recipe for gluten-free carpatta was prepared by Kasia from Gluten-freeGary

Gluten-free carpatta recipe

Preparing gluten-free carpaccio requires precise selection of ingredients. The right proportions and the way it is made will result in a fluffy and light cake that is in no way inferior to the classic version. Before you start baking, it is a good idea to prepare all the ingredients so that the process goes smoothly. For baking, you will need two baking pans with the following dimensions 25x25 cm.

Ingredients for the dough:

• 200 ml of water
• 150 g butter
• 100 g rice flour
• 40 g tapioca starch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 eggs

Dough preparation, recipe:

1. In a saucepan, boil water with butter.
2. Pour rice flour and tapioca starch into the boiling mixture, stirring constantly.
3. When the mixture comes together and forms a compact ball, remove it from the heat and let it cool down.
4. Add baking powder to slightly cooled dough.
5. Then, one at a time, beat in the eggs, each time mixing thoroughly. The entire blending process should take several minutes - this is the key to obtaining the characteristic mountains.
6. Divide the dough into two parts and put them on baking sheets lined with baking paper.
7. Bake at a temperature of 200°C for 30-35 minutes until golden.

Ingredients for pudding cream:

• 600 ml of milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 50 g sugar
• 50 g cornstarch
• 200 g butter

Preparation of custard, gluten-free pudding:

1. Pour 400 ml of milk into a saucepan, add sugar and bring to a boil.
2. Mix the egg yolks and cornstarch in the remaining 200 ml of milk.
3. Pour the mixture into the boiling milk and stir vigorously until the pudding thickens.
4. Set the pudding aside to cool completely.
5. Cream the butter until fluffy, gradually adding one tablespoon of pudding at a time.

Folding the carpe:

1. Spread pudding cream on the first top of the baked cake.
2. Cover with the second top and lightly press down.
3. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Ready! Gluten-free carpatka tastes delicious and is sure to appeal to those on a gluten-free diet as well as those who do not avoid gluten on a daily basis.

Which gluten-free flour is best for carpaccio?

In the recipe we used rice flour and tapioca starch, because these ingredients best mimic the texture of classic steamed dough. Rice flour makes the dough light, and tapioca starch makes it elastic and rises well.

If you want to experiment, you can try other gluten-free blends:

• Corn flour - Adds a bit of crunch to the cake, but could be more compact.
• Potato flour - works well in combination with other flours.
• Gluten-free baking mix - often contains the right proportions of flours and starches.

It's worth remembering that different brands/flours can vary slightly, so it's best to stick to a tried-and-true recipe.

Easter baking traditions in Poland

Karpatka, although not a traditional Easter baked good, often appears on holiday tables. However, there are many desserts in Poland that have a long history associated with Easter.

The most popular Easter baked goods:

• Easter cupcake - A symbol of abundance and prosperity, often prepared in a yeast or sandwich version.
• Mazurka - A low, crisp cake covered with a rich layer of kajmak, chocolate or fruit paste.
• Cheesecake - One of the most important Christmas cakes, found in many varieties, such as krakowska or Viennese.
• Passover - Eastern delicacy based on cottage cheese, nuts and butter, associated with the celebration of the Resurrection.

During Easter, baked goods have a symbolic meaning. Babka signifies abundance and prosperity, mazurka is a tribute to the joy of the Resurrection, a cheesecake stresses the importance of family traditions.

Although carpatka is not a typical Easter dessert, its lightness and creamy texture make it perfect for the holiday table. It can be further enhanced, for example, by adding orange peel or vanilla to the cream to give it a more festive touch.

Summary

Gluten-free carpatka is a great alternative to traditional baking. Thanks to the combination of rice flour and tapioca starch the dough is light, fluffy and rises into beautiful mountains. The pudding cream makes the dessert extremely velvety and tasty.

When preparing homemade baked goods, it is a good idea to use proven recipes and high-quality gluten-free flour, so that the effect is as good as possible. Karpatka can be a great addition to the Easter table, alongside the traditional cupcakes and mazurkas.

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