Nut free cake

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I'm not sure if this is the right sub forum but was unsure where to post.

It is my child's birthday this week. Nursery have said he can bring something in to share with his friends as long as it is nut free. I work full time and am hopeless at baking anyway, but cannot find anything suitable. There are nut free cakes but I am somewhat put off by the reviews.

Just wondering if anyone had any suggestions. Open to taking other things in instead, rather than cakes.

Thanks

Mini bags of haribo?

Plain Victoria sponge? Tub of ice cream with sprinkles?

Victoria sponge or chocolate cake tray bake? Just something simple would be fine I imagine.

Most cupcakes are nut free, Victoria sponge, chocolate cake, chocolate brownies, millionaire's shortbread, gingerbread men, rocky road.... it's not difficult in this country to find nut free treats.

Or as pp suggested, sweets to share out. Haribo and moam are popular. Avoid lollipops. Most schools discourage these as dangerous. And avoid sharing boxes of chocolates like Celebrations as some contain nuts.

Haribo!

Most cakes unless in the ingredients has a 'may contain' should be fine, however, if there is any doubt of anaphylactic shock, I would buy the JustLoveFoodCompany cakes. Completely nut free and taste pretty good. Morrisons I know sells them and most supermarkets have their own free from version- just check they don't substitute for almond flour as some free from are egg, dairy and gluten free but contain almonds.

I'd just take in a supermarket cake. Kids aren't that discerning when it comes to cake generally!

Or instead of cake, I would go for mini packets of haribo chocolate buttons they can hand out at the end of the day.

Aunt bessies are nut free xx

Top seller at every bake sale at every school I’ve ever been to is marshmallows and strawberries threaded on skewers and drizzled with melted chocolate. Take minutes to make and always disappear in seconds. If gelatine is an issue (if you have vegetarians or religious reasons not to eat pork or beef) you can get vegan marshmallows in Holland and Barrett which are really nice.

Yeah for nursery aged children the mini packs of haribo seem to be the go to for most parents to celebrate birthdays. Handed out at the end of the day can be slipped into a pocket much easier than an open slice of cake or cupcake - I walk with my DD home from nursery and its super annoying trying to transport cake slices home wrapped in a a flimsy tissue inevitably in the rain at the moment!

Our nursery doesn't allowed home baking, only food prepared on site or stuff still in its packaging with allergen information. I think that's pretty common.

Thank you! I've gone for milky bar buttons :)

Milky bar buttons will be perfect OP,

Pp's suggestion of strawberries and marshmallows on skewers sound lovely for a party but would not be allowed at our school. The skewer / cocktail stick would be regarded as a choking or injury hazard.