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December 6, 2021 (last updated October 27, 2022)

Kahlua and Cream Sauce for Bread Pudding

Close up of plate with gluten free bread pudding with kahlua and cream sauce. Fork above with bite dripping with sauce.

This Kahlua and cream sauce for bread pudding cooks in 5 minutes in one pot. It’s a creamy, silky sauce that is perfect on almost any dessert or even pancakes, waffles or crepes. Be sure to check out my recipe…

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December 6, 2021 (last updated October 27, 2022)

Apple-Caramel Sauce for Bread Pudding

close up of glass jar pouring apple caramel sauces onto bread pudding slice on gray plate. White baking dish in background.

This apple caramel sauce is an amazing alcohol-free, sweet topping for bread pudding. There are just five ingredients in this easy recipe that is a delicious sweet and tart dessert sauce. It is also amazing on crepes, pancakes or waffles….

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December 6, 2021 (last updated December 27, 2022)

6-Minute Creamy Rum Sauce for Bread Pudding

Close up of gray plate with fork and slice of gluten free bread pudding topped with ice cream and rum sauce. Gray napkin and white baking dish in background.

This quick to make, creamy homemade rum sauce recipe is the perfect boozy topping for bread pudding. Sweetened with condensed milk, it takes just 6 minutes to make in a small pot on the stovetop and quickly thickens into a…

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December 6, 2021 (last updated December 24, 2022)

Brandy White Chocolate Sauce for Bread Pudding

White baking dish with gluten-free bread pudding on wire rack. Small pitcher above pouring white chocolate brandy sauce onto bread pudding. White background.

With just four ingredients and one bowl you can have a delicious boozy brandy sauce for bread pudding in minutes. A white chocolate base makes this a sweet creamy sauce. Be sure to check out my recipe for gluten-free bread…

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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.

This chocolate buttercream frosting is rich and creamy. Cocoa powder along with a little coffee give plenty of dark chocolate oomph to this frosting. The frosting is the perfect consistency to pipe onto cupcakes or decorate a cake. Top my…

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January 3, 2021 (last updated August 9, 2021)

How to Make Icing Without Powdered Sugar

squeeze bottle piping white icing without powdered sugar onto gluten-free muffin. iced muffins in background

This easy icing recipe uses coconut cream as the base and includes no powdered sugar. It’s perfect for putting a drizzle on muffins, quick breads and more. I’ve included helpful tips for handling the coconut cream below! This icing is…

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December 3, 2020 (last updated November 29, 2021)

Easy Cookie Icing Recipe

squeeze bottle drizzling easy cookie icing onto gltuen free cut out cookie. Decorated cookies with icing and sugar.

This 3 ingredient, easy cookie icing recipe is as simple as it gets. It gives a beautiful glossy topping to your favorite sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies or holiday cut out cookies. Use it as is or add color for your…

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October 13, 2020 (last updated January 29, 2021)

How to Make a Fruit Compote

A fruit compote is such an easy way to turn a dessert or savory dish into a showstopper. A compote is simply fruit, that is cooked with some sweetener. Add salt, spices, citrus and more for a complex mix of…

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July 21, 2020 (last updated May 12, 2021)

Candied Pecans (Spicy)

scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with spicy candied pecans in white bowl

These candied pecans have a little spicy kick and can turn a dessert from ordinary to wow. They make a great topping for ice cream (even better with a little chocolate), my gluten-free sweet potato pumpkin pie, gluten-free spice cake….

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July 20, 2020 (last updated February 7, 2021)

Magic Shell

magic shell pouring onto vanilla ice cream in white bowl. 2 bowls of ice cream in background

Remember the dipped soft-serve ice cream you used to love? Or maybe you still love it. That gorgeous coating of chocolate that magically hardened as soon as it hit the ice cream? It may be magic but it couldn’t be…

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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 14, 2020 (last updated September 25, 2021)

Easy Strawberry Sauce

vanilla ice cream in white bowl topped with easy strawberry sauce. Bowl of strawberry sauce on left and ice cream scoop on right

This 3 ingredient easy strawberry sauce is a great quick way to make a simple dessert or breakfast more interesting. Use the sauce on ice cream, on a gluten-free pancake with banana and peanut butter or on my gluten-free peanut…

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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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