This gluten-free gingerbread cake recipe is super moist and fragrant with warm wintry spices and dark rich molasses. Optionally dressed up with a swirl of eggnog buttercream frosting. This post is sponsored by OXO, a long-term partner of Snixy Kitchen. The thing about loaf cakes is: they call for patience. With the right kitchen tools,…
Cakes & Cupcakes
Chocolate Gluten-Free Ice Cream Cake with Caramel
Last updated on September 19th, 2019 Making homemade gluten-free ice cream cake at home is so easy and even more delicious than store-bought. Caramel-swirled ice cream sandwiched between layers of tender gluten-free chocolate cake then frosted with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. You can also use your favorite kind of ice cream and forgo the…
Gluten-Free Tahini Snack Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
This tahini coconut flour cake is an easy and healthy refined sugar-free and gluten-free snack cake with chocolate buttercream! Sweetened only with coconut sugar and maple syrup, it’s the perfect midday snack cake that can easily be dressed up with chocolate coconut sugar buttercream. This buttercream frosting recipe without powdered sugar uses caramelized coconut sugar…
Chocolate Mochi Donuts with Chocolate or Matcha Glaze
Chewy and moist baked chocolate mochi donuts with a crisp buttery exterior. These naturally gluten-free butter mochi donuts are so easy to make and have chocolate glaze or matcha glaze options. Don’t have a donut pan? Don’t worry! You can bake these as muffins too! While meal planning for our ladies’ retreat in Nevada City…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Sheet Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
Last updated on June 23rd, 2019 The BEST gluten-free chocolate cake recipe, bar none. With a thick swirl of chocolate buttercream and festive sprinkles, this is the perfect gluten-free chocolate birthday cake. We’re very mindful about letting Zoella (age 3) eat chocolate. We held off as long as we could and when I first gave…
Gluten-Free Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Last updated on November 27th, 2019 These light and fluffy gluten-free lemon cupcakes topped with lemon cream cheese frosting burst with lemon flavor. This easy recipe has a moist crumb and will be the highlight of any party! These aren’t just any gluten-free lemon cupcakes. They’re the lemon cupcakes we served at our wedding. The…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Black Sesame Cake with Matcha Mascarpone
Last updated on June 26th, 2019 This deep dark gluten-free chocolate black sesame cake is so moist that it’s almost gooey in texture – just on the very edge of lava cake – while still cake-like and tender. Nutty whipped matcha mascarpone cuts the inky black richness of the cake while pairing with the smoky…
Earl Grey Gluten-Free Bundt Cake with Blood Orange Icing
Last updated on April 18th, 2019 This gluten-free bundt cake recipe is infused with earl grey tea and topped with bright pink blood orange icing. The perfect floral citrus cake for a Spring brunch or garden party! The cake gets malty black tea notes with floral bergamot and a bright pop of blood orange. The…
Gluten-Free Matcha Crepe Cake with Whipped White Chocolate Ganache
This matcha crepe cake recipe layers thin gluten-free matcha almond flour crepes with fluffy matcha whipped white chocolate ganache. With sponge-like crepes and pillows of whipped ganache sealing the layers together, this playful cake has it all: texture, earthy sweet flavor, and a rustically ruffled edge. This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill, a…
Gluten-Free Olive Oil Matcha Cake
Last updated on March 6th, 2019 This matcha cake has complexity of nutty and earthy flavors from olive oil and poppy seeds. Made with almond and oat flours in just ONE BOWL, this tender gluten-free cake recipe has a crisp exterior that cracks when sliced and a moist delicate crumb that gets even better as…
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Mini Pavlova Cakes
Last updated on June 24th, 2019 Soft and pillowy caramel swirled mini pavlova cakes with cheesecake mousse, salted caramel sauce, and chopped glazed walnuts. Impress everyone with these meringue cakes that are super easy to make, while seeming sophisticated and decadent! This recipe is made in partnership with Diamond Nuts. You know in old movies where mom…
Cardamom Cranberry Gluten-Free Coffee Cake
This sour cream gluten-free coffee cake recipe has a layer of jammy cranberries and a crispy crumb topping. Served with a cup of tea or coffee, this spiced cake makes the perfect cranberry Christmas cake. This is the first year Zoella has been really old enough to soak in all the magic of Christmas. Her…
Gluten-Free Matcha Cheesecake Frankensteins
Last updated on June 26th, 2019 These matcha cheesecake bars are dressed up as Frankenstein for Halloween with black sesame icing. Make gluten-free cheesecake with a homemade chocolate crust or use crushed up cookies! This Halloween dessert uses only natural green and black food coloring with matcha and black sesame. When Zoella saw me sneaking…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting
Last updated on February 16th, 2019 Soft and moist gluten-free pumpkin cake topped with salted caramel frosting. Filled with fall spices and a tender crumb, no one will believe it’s a gluten-free cake! Let the baking season commence with all things pumpkin! This gluten-free pumpkin cake with salted caramel frosting is here to satisfy my…
Butter Mochi Cake Muffins
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 These butter mochi cake muffins are dense and chewy with a crispy buttery exterior that’s completely addicting! A spin on the classic Hawaiian dessert, this butter mochi recipe is baked with brown sugar, coconut milk, and toasted sesame seeds for rich toffee-like caramel and nutty notes. The title for…
Gluten-Free German Apple Cake
Last updated on July 8th, 2019 This German apple cake recipe is a well-loved recipe adapted with a light and buttery gluten-free cake base. With a sprinkle of powdered sugar, it’s festive enough for a party, but humble and easy enough to be made on a weeknight! This gluten-free German apple cake recipe is an…
Poppy Seed Almond Flour Muffins with Peaches
Last updated on October 30th, 2018 This almond flour muffin recipe uses oat flour for a healthy gluten-free muffin base that can be easily adapted! This variation combines crunchy almonds, poppy seeds, and sweet summer peaches. These poppy seed almond flour muffins with peaches make a quick breakfast with loads of texture and flavor. With…
Gluten-Free Vanilla Raspberry Cake
Last updated on January 28th, 2019 Easy gluten-free vanilla raspberry cake with raspberry cream cheese frosting and raspberry dust on top. Made in a 9×13 baking pan, this sheet cake is the perfect dessert to serve a crowd this summer! This crowd-pleasing gluten-free vanilla raspberry cake will be joining all my summer potlucks, gatherings, and…
Gluten-free Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Rose Buttercream
Last updated on August 2nd, 2019 The perfect gluten-free chocolate cupcakes with a light moist crumb and rich chocolate notes. Decorated with pink strawberry rose buttercream roses for Valentine’s Day! While these pink rose-covered chocolate cupcakes really truly are the perfect Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day!) treat, I’m also dedicating them to Zoella for her…
Raw Vegan Golden Milk Cheesecake
Last updated on September 25th, 2019 Dress up your holiday dessert table with this raw vegan golden milk cheesecake made with cashews and flaked coconut with plenty of turmeric and ginger. Add a dollop of whipped coconut cream for a healthy but decadent dessert. I’ve been holding onto this raw vegan golden milk cheesecake recipe…
Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Goat Cheese Frosting and Brûléed Figs
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 The perfect light and fluffy gluten-free vanilla cupcakes. Top them with your favorite frosting for a birthday party or mix things up with goat cheese frosting and brûléed figs for something special! Either way, this is a go-to recipe for gluten-free vanilla cupcakes! My neighbor brought over homemade gluten-free…
Chestnut Plum Upside-Down Cake (gluten-free)
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Summery sweet tart plums or pluots blanket a light tender chestnut flour crumb in this gluten-free chestnut plum upside-down cake. Chestnut flour’s nutty earthy notes balance the sweetness of candy-like baked stone fruit. My summer meal plan consists of approximately 75% fruit – stone fruit, berries, grapes, you name…
Healthy Smash Cake: Spiced Banana Date Cake
Last updated on August 27th, 2019 This healthy smash cake is a gluten-free refined sugar-free banana date cake with maple cream cheese frosting. This smash cake recipe is the perfect healthy first birthday cake (with a naturally green dragon scale frosting option), but is also delicious enough for fancy dinner party! Have you ever seen someone hug…
Favorite Gluten-free Chocolate Cake with Hibiscus Frosting
Last updated on September 9th, 2019 The BEST gluten-free chocolate cake topped with naturally pink ombre hibiscus cream cheese frosting. Light and tender cake with a moist crumb and rich dark chocolate notes that balance with tart hibiscus cream cheese frosting. At this time last year, I was approximately 1 billion pounds heavier, awaiting the arrival of #cheesebabygirl. We’d just…
