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October 2, 2023

Gluten-Free Mexican Wedding Cookies (Snowball Cookies)

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These gluten-free Mexican wedding cookies (aka snowball cookies) are a buttery, delicate, lightly sweet treat. The egg-free recipe has just a few ingredients including chopped pecans and powdered sugar. Snow kissed, they are a pretty shortbread cookie for a winter…

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September 16, 2023

Gluten-Free Vanilla Microwave Cake

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This gluten-free vanilla cake bakes in the microwave in just 5 minutes. This single layer cake is baked and on the cooling rack in less than 20 minutes. The recipe is easily made dairy-free too. Be sure to check out…

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September 14, 2023

Summer Fresh Green Bean Salad with Sweet Corn

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This cold summer salad combines fresh green beans with fresh sweet corn and diced red bell pepper. It’s tossed with a simple, 5-minute parmesan-lemon dressing that makes it a versatile summer side dish. Be sure to check out more of…

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September 9, 2023

7-Minute From-Scratch Pesto Vinaigrette

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This pesto vinaigrette mixes up in the blender or food processor in just 7 minutes. Fresh basil, parmesan cheese and garlic combine to make a fresh, umami filled dressing for your favorite green salad. Tips included for keeping the pesto…

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August 24, 2023 (last updated October 2, 2023)

5-Minute Creamy Orange Cake Glaze

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This sweet and tangy orange cake glaze has just 3 ingredients and mixes up in 5 minutes. With a cream cheese base and no powdered sugar, it’s a wonderful, not-too-sweet, topping for cakes and desserts. It has a creamy texture…

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August 24, 2023 (last updated October 2, 2023)

Gluten-Free Orange Polenta Cake (No Almonds)

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This gluten-free polenta cake has a pop of orange flavor from orange zest. The single layer cake is moist, fluffy and mixes up in one bowl. There’s no almond or almond flour like many other polenta cakes. Top it with…

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This gluten-free blueberry crisp is made with fres This gluten-free blueberry crisp is made with fresh blueberries and topped with a cinnamon brown sugar topping with no oats. Oats can be tricky when you're gluten-free, so I prefer my crisp without them. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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These buttery cookies are gluten-free and melt in These buttery cookies are gluten-free and melt in your mouth. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This gluten-free strawberry sheet cake is filled w This gluten-free strawberry sheet cake is filled with fresh strawberries in a strawberry swirl. It's the perfect dessert for a crowd on a spring or summer day. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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Simply take some fresh strawberries and whirl them in the food processor until they're finely chopped. Mix some into the batter and spread the rest between layers of batter to create a pretty swirl when you cut into the cake. 
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This Gluten-Free Lemon Bundt Cake is a dreamy good This Gluten-Free Lemon Bundt Cake is a dreamy good, sunny treat. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is fluffy, moist and This Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is fluffy, moist and packed with cinnamon spice goodness. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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I prefer my carrot cake with no crushed pineapple or nuts or raisins. I use a little applesauce to give it some fruity flavor but that's it. So if you're on team nut-free, raisin-free, this is the cake for you.
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Whether it's summer peach season or not you can ma Whether it's summer peach season or not you can make this gluten-free peach cobbler. The recipe includes instructions for fresh, frozen or canned peaches. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This gluten-free chocolate mug cake is ready in ju This gluten-free chocolate mug cake is ready in just 5 minutes. When you want a cake just for yourself, it's the perfect recipe. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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Do you need a cake or cupcakes for a gluten-free b Do you need a cake or cupcakes for a gluten-free birthday celebration? I've got you covered with a blog post with 16 ideas for fun,  festive & yummy cakes and cupcakes.
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All are gluten free and many can be made dairy-free as well. Most use Measure for Measure flour from @kingarthurbaking.
1. GF Carrot Cake
2. GF Funfetti Cupcakes
3. GF Red Velvet Cake
4. GF Lemon Cake
5. Grain-Free Vanilla Almond Flour Cake
6. GF Vanilla Cake
7. GF Mini Cupcakes in Choc & Vanilla
8. GF Vanilla Cupcakes
9. GF Coconut Layer Cake
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Not pictured: GF Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake,
GF Chocolate Cupcakes, GF Apple Pie Cupcakes, GF Butternut Squash Cake, Gf Chocolate Mug Cake, GF Vanilla Snack Cake, and GF Carrot Cake Cupcakes.
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