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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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May 15, 2021 (last updated October 17, 2021)

DIY Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Pops

white vase with gluten free cake pops coated in chocolate with sprinkles and white chocolate swirl. White background.

This step-by-step recipe for gluten-free vanilla cake pops proves that moist and fluffy cake pops can be made successfully at home. These cake pops are made using my favorite vanilla cake and frosting, and then dipped in a chocolate coating…

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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.

These homemade gluten-free whoopie pies are made with a moist chocolate cake and have a delicious, oh-so creamy marshmallow or vanilla buttercream filling. This recipe is easy to make and the perfect treat. Be sure to check out more of…

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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.

This chocolate cream cheese frosting is dairy-free, vegan and so creamy and rich that you won’t miss the dairy one bit! It has dark chocolate flavor and just a few ingredients. The frosting the perfect consistency for piping onto cupcakes….

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

Pipeable Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

This cream cheese frosting is perfectly sweet and tangy. Four ingredients are all you need for this easy recipe. The frosting holds its shape and is just the right consistency for piping onto cupcakes and decorating cakes. Top your favorite…

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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.

This sweet potato frosting is smooth and creamy and sweetened only with maple syrup (no powdered sugar, no cane sugar). Just four ingredients are all you’ll need for this recipe. Search for sweet potato frosting on the web and you’ll…

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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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April 20, 2020 (last updated October 26, 2021)

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

overhead shot of mini gluten-free cupcakes with strawberry frosting and strawberry slice on black wire rack

This recipe for strawberry buttercream frosting uses just freeze dried strawberries for the perfect flavor and pretty pink color. It is creamy, smooth and free of artificial colors or flavors and no cooking is required. This is my kind of…

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February 4, 2020 (last updated May 23, 2023)

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

close up of cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting on black wire rack

Vanilla buttercream frosting is a pretty common recipe-and there is no shortage of recipes available. But finding just the right balance of sweet and butter is so important. I have a couple tips to offer and some variations to easily…

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July 22, 2016 (last updated August 9, 2021)

Vegan Chocolate Frosting

close up shot of 3 chocolate cupcakes with piped on, vegan chocolate frosting

Gluten-free and dairy-free is a pretty common request from my clients. With only 2 ingredients, this dairy-free, vegan chocolate frosting is about as simple as it gets. It is essentially a whipped ganache. The mixture starts out as a liquid…

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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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