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Dessert

Here you will find my favorite gluten-free dessert recipes. I include the classics like chewy chocolate chip cookies, vanilla birthday cake and chocolate brownies as well as healthier dessert options with seasonal fresh fruit.

Raspberry Chocolate Bars

April 24, 2021 (last updated December 15, 2022)

Raspberry Chocolate Bars

raspberry chocolate bars on parchment paper on top of wood board. Small white bowl with raspberry jam and spoon with jam in front right.
Lemon Almond Flour Cookies

April 12, 2021 (last updated March 4, 2022)

Lemon Almond Flour Cookies

Butternut Squash Cake

April 9, 2021 (last updated November 21, 2022)

Butternut Squash Cake

Chocolate Strawberry Tartlets

April 5, 2021 (last updated September 4, 2021)

Chocolate Strawberry Tartlets

close up of chocolate strawberry tartlets in graham cracker crust shell on white plate. Cut strawberry on right.
Fluffy Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes

March 26, 2021 (last updated October 25, 2022)

Fluffy Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Close up of raspberry lemonade cupcakes topped with lemon slice and fresh raspberry on upside down muffin tin. Slice of lemon in right front and partial view of glass of lemonade on left.
From Scratch Gluten-Free Funfetti Cookies

March 22, 2021 (last updated October 6, 2022)

From Scratch Gluten-Free Funfetti Cookies

gluten free funfetti cookies on wire rack. Small white palte with cookies in background
Gluten-Free Whoopie Pies with Marshmallow Filling

March 16, 2021 (last updated October 25, 2022)

Gluten-Free Whoopie Pies with Marshmallow Filling

close up of 2 gluten free whoopie pies on wire rack. Piping bag with frosting in front and 1 whoopie pie in far back. White marble background.
Medjool Date Filled Cookies

March 2, 2021 (last updated November 2, 2021)

Medjool Date Filled Cookies

close up medjool date filled cookies stacked on wood board. Orange slices on right, dried date and orange zester on left
Gluten-Free Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake

February 27, 2021 (last updated August 2, 2021)

Gluten-Free Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake

gluten and dairy free chocolate orange loaf cake with chocolate ganache coating and white chocolate ganache drizzle. Orange slices on left and in back.
Gluten-Free Spice Cake (Dairy-Free)

February 22, 2021 (last updated June 11, 2021)

Gluten-Free Spice Cake (Dairy-Free)

3 layer gluten-free spice cake with sweet potato frosting and cream chees frosting in wood board. Cake server removing slice from left side. Pale gray background
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting (Vegan)

February 20, 2021 (last updated June 2, 2022)

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting (Vegan)

3 gluten-free cupcakes with chocolate frosting on wood board. Piping bag with frosting on right.
Fluffy, Moist Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)

February 19, 2021 (last updated November 29, 2022)

Fluffy, Moist Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)

Gluten free carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and orange sanding sugar on long white platter. Small white bowl with orange sugar in front, gray napkin on right. Wood board with carrots and stack of plates with a cupcake in background.
Pipeable Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

February 19, 2021 (last updated February 1, 2023)

Pipeable Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Creamy Sweet Potato Frosting (No Sugar)

February 17, 2021 (last updated June 1, 2022)

Creamy Sweet Potato Frosting (No Sugar)

overhead view of cupcakes with sweet potato frosting on dark wood background.
Moist and Rich Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

February 8, 2021 (last updated December 7, 2022)

Moist and Rich Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

close up of gluten free dairy free chocolate cupcake with vegan chocolate cream cheese frosting. Bite taken out
Homemade Danish Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)

January 28, 2021 (last updated December 12, 2022)

Homemade Danish Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)

overhead view of gluten-free butter cookies on wire rack. Bite taken out of one. White marble background
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting for Cupcakes and Cakes

January 14, 2021 (last updated March 18, 2022)

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting for Cupcakes and Cakes

piping back with chocolate buttercream frosting piping frosting on to vanilla cupcake. 2 cupcakes with frosting in background. White marble plate.
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

January 14, 2021 (last updated October 25, 2022)

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

close up of gluten free vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles on white platter, paper cupcake liner with sprinkles on left.
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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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No lie, these chicken wings were baked in the toas No lie, these chicken wings were baked in the toaster oven and still came out with golden brown delicious skin. 
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Those mini corn dog bites are the favorite at my parties and are SUPER (pun intended) easy to make.
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Link to the recipes in my profile.
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This gluten free red velvet cake is so moist and t This gluten free red velvet cake is so moist and tender they'll never know it's gluten free. Get the full recipe at chefjanetk.com
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Thanksgiving prep has started in my kitchen! Wheth Thanksgiving prep has started in my kitchen! Whether you need a gluten-free stuffing recipe, gravy or an easy side, I've got you covered. Need a delicious, decadent dessert? I've got that too. Link in my profile to my Thanksgiving recipes.
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You'll find tips for perfect silky, smooth gravy, moist delicious stuffing, perfect pies, simple sided dishes and more.
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Pie and cupcakes are my favorite desserts so I put Pie and cupcakes are my favorite desserts so I put them together in one. These gluten-free apple pie cupcakes make for an awesome autumn dessert. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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These cupcakes have a fluffy cinnamon spiced cake, traditional apple pie filling and an apple cinnamon buttercream frosting.
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Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry or Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry orange muffins. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This Sweet Potato Frosting is the perfect holiday This Sweet Potato Frosting is the perfect holiday topping for cupcakes, cakes muffins and anything your heart desires. There's just four ingredients and no cane sugar. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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Sweet potato puree, cream cheese, butter and maple syrup are all you need for this amazing frosting. Amazing on carrot cake, spice cake, vanilla cake and so much more.
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Do you like your gluten-free pumpkin bread slather Do you like your gluten-free pumpkin bread slathered in a rum icing or a straight up?? Get the recipe - link my profile.
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This recipe is super easy and makes an incredibly moist and delicious pumpkin bread that is good enough for dessert, brunch or a little autumn snack.
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