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December 20, 2022

Pipeable Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Overhead view of gluten-free pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting on wire rack. Parchment paper and wood board underneath. Yellow leaf and cinnamon sticks on right.

This cinnamon cream cheese frosting is tangy and creamy yet just the right consistency for piping onto cupcakes and decorating cakes. With just 4 ingredients, it’s the perfect topping for your favorite fall dessert like carrot cake, spice cake or…

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November 14, 2021 (last updated November 16, 2022)

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Cupcakes

These gluten-free apple pie cupcakes are deliciously moist and taste like a homemade apple pie. With warm spices, an apple pie filling and apple spiced buttercream frosting, they are the ideal Autumn treat. Be sure to check out more of…

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September 1, 2021 (last updated March 27, 2023)

Strawberry Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Crumb (no oats)

Overhead view of black baking dish with strawberry apple crisp with fresh slices of strawberry and apple. Spoon in lower left of pan. Strawberry slices in lower left and apple slices in upper right. Dark gray background.

This strawberry apple crisp with a crunchy cinnamon crumb (no oats) is the best way to move from summer to fall desserts. This crisp can be made with regular flour or gluten-free flour for a fruity dessert that will please…

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March 8, 2021 (last updated July 31, 2023)

Gluten-Free Coffee Cake Muffins

close up of gluten free coffee cake muffins in muffin tin. Cinnamon sticks in front and coffee cup with spoon on right

These gluten-free coffee cake muffins have a rich, moist sour cream cake and a cinnamon crumb (aka cinnamon streusel) with a little crunch. They have been lovingly nicknamed by my friends with the name of a highly addictive drug. Yes…

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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

This gluten-free spice cake is moist, light and filled with warm spices, including a little kick from fresh ginger. It is dairy-free to and so simple to make. Make this cake as a 2 or 3-layer tall cake or cut…

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January 5, 2021 (last updated October 25, 2022)

Moist, Fluffy Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins

gluten-free sweet potato muffin with drzzle of white icing, bite taken out of. Wire rack in back with muffins and sliced sweet potato/ Gray napkin underneath, autumn leaves in front

These moist cinnamon spiced gluten-free sweet potato muffins are dairy-free, fluffy and have no cane sugar. Sweetened with maple syrup or agave they are perfect for a winter holiday breakfast. I topped them with my icing without powdered sugar –…

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December 27, 2020 (last updated December 20, 2022)

Gluten-Free Apple Tart

overhead view of gluten free apple tart surrounded by autumn leaves. Pie server and stack of plates with forks and napkin in corners

My all-time favorite food is pie . . . maybe, I thought . . . until I tasted this gluten-free apple tart. This apple tart is sweet and tart with a flaky, cookie-like gluten-free tart crust. When I first tasted…

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December 17, 2020 (last updated October 25, 2022)

Zucchini, Carrot, Apple Muffins (Gluten-Free)

gluten free zucchini carrot apple muffins on gray napkin. On broken open with knife. Shredded carrot and zucchini and sliced apple in front. Milk bottle in back

I know that’s a mouthful – zucchini, carrot AND apple in a gluten-free muffin? Yes! These muffins are moist, fluffy and just sweet enough. The zucchini, carrot and apple are shredded and melt into the muffin. An apple adds sweetness…

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October 25, 2020 (last updated September 17, 2021)

Pumpkin Bread – Gluten-Free, Vegan

close up of loaf of gluten free vegan pumpkin bread on wood tray and white parchment with white pumpkin, autumn leaves, cinnamon sticks and orange napkin in front

Super moist pumpkin bread that is gluten-free and vegan? Yes, this is possible and here it is! This recipe is so easy and can be a loaf or muffins. Be sure to check out more of my gluten-free baked goods…

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October 9, 2020 (last updated November 6, 2022)

Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie (Gluten-Free)

This gluten-free pie combines sweet potato pumpkin pie for the perfect holiday dessert. The filling is already dairy-free and the crust can be made dairy-free too with an easy substitution. Be sure to check out my full list of gluten-free…

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October 5, 2020 (last updated November 23, 2021)

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Muffins with Cinnamon Swirl

overhead view of long white plate with gluten free dairy free muffins with applesauce and cinnamon swirl topped with icing

These gluten-free dairy-free muffins are made with applesauce and a cinnamon sugar swirl for a perfect breakfast sweet. They are fluffy and moist and are pretty simple to make. Be sure to check out my full list of dairy-free, gluten-free…

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September 4, 2020 (last updated November 26, 2022)

Fluffy, Moist Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

close up of stack of pumpkin brad slices with rum icing dripping down

This gluten-free pumpkin bread may be in the form of loaf but it is so light and fluffy, I hesitate to call it bread. The pumpkin spice craze seems to start earlier and earlier every Fall. I try to hold…

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August 16, 2020 (last updated September 25, 2023)

Soft & Chewy Mesquite Flour Cookies (Gluten Free)

stack of cinnamon mesquite cookies on wood board with milk glass on right and white napkin in background

These quick-baked mesquite cookies are a soft and chewy gluten-free treat. The cookie batter combines mesquite flour (aka mesquite powder) with gluten-free flour and cinnamon to enhance the warm spicy flavor of mesquite flour. Ready within 25 minutes! Be sure…

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July 23, 2020 (last updated April 1, 2023)

Moist, Rich Gluten-Free Sour Cream Coffee Cake

close up of large wedge of gluten-free cinnamon crumb cake with white icing dripping

The gluten-free sour cream cake is moist and rich with a crunchy cinnamon crumb topping (aka streusel). This dreamy good is perfect for breakfast, brunch or even a gluten-free dessert. More Gluten-Free Cake Recipes Are you a lover of all…

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July 21, 2020 (last updated August 24, 2021)

Gluten-Free Granola (Lower Sugar Higher Protein)

White mug with gluten free granola. Small white bowl with blueberries in front, small glass bowl with honey in right rear. Small wood spoon and scattered granola on right. Milk bottle and mug with granola in back left.

I think it’s time for granola to get a makeover. This makeover unveils a gluten-free granola, that is a more balanced snack or breakfast, packed with nutrients and still tastes great! Most granola is very high in sugar and is…

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July 20, 2020 (last updated September 25, 2023)

Gluten-Free Fresh Blueberry Crisp (Without Oats!)

close up of gluten free blueberry crisp in white baking dish with spoon cutting out a piece

This gluten-free blueberry crisp is a classic summer dessert that is so easy to make and pleases any crowd, gluten-free or not.

July 16, 2020 (last updated June 28, 2023)

Quick Gluten-Free Streusel Topping (Crumb Topping)

overhead shot of gluten-free blueberry crisp topped with gluten free cinnamon crumb in white baking dish

This quick recipe for homemade gluten-free streusel topping (or crumb or crisp topping) is perfect for gluten-free cakes, crumbles, crisps, and muffins! The recipe’s ingredient ratios have been tested-and-perfected for a gluten-free topping that’s light and buttery. The streusel topping…

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June 1, 2020 (last updated March 3, 2022)

Gluten-Free Banana Muffins

close up gluten free banana muffin with paper liner pulled partly off and 12 gluten free banana muffins with cinnamon crumble and white icing on black wire rack. with weathered wood background

Melt in your mouth gluten-free banana muffins with a cinnamon crumble topping

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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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