This spring raspberry rhubarb almond tart is made with a chai-infused almond frangipane cream filling wrapped in a gluten-free almond tart crust and topped with whipped cream. My daughter likes celebrations. I’m sure it mostly has to do with having literally any excuse for dessert (a girl after my own heart), but she’s into the…
Gluten Free Desserts
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…
Soft Lofthouse Style Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
Last updated on April 20th, 2019 Super soft Lofthouse style gluten-free sugar cookies topped with naturally pink buttercream and lots of sprinkles! These festive cookies are so easy and require no chill time. While scrounging around the kitchen for a sensible breakfast the other morning, I found a perfectly cut half of one of these…
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze
Last updated on June 14th, 2019 Make-ahead healthy carrot cake baked oatmeal with walnuts, dried cranberries, and dried tart cherries. Serve drizzled with maple cream cheese glaze for a crowd-pleasing hearty breakfast that tastes like cake. This recipe is made in partnership with Diamond Nuts. Zoella (3) asked to call her daycare teacher last night to…
Matcha Panna Cotta with Candied Kumquats
This smooth matcha panna cotta is a super easy make-ahead dessert. Earthy matcha notes balance the rich sweet cream and pairs well with candied kumquats and shaved white chocolate or your favorite seasonal fruit. Serve it in dessert jars or unmold it onto a plate! You thought I was done with matcha recipes because Matcha…
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…
Homemade Gluten-Free Pop Tarts with Strawberry Jam
Last updated on August 2nd, 2019 Homemade gluten-free pop tarts made with real ingredients. Strawberry jam baked between two sheets of flaky gluten-free pastry dough. A drizzle of hibiscus hot pink icing on top with sprinkles make these the perfect festive treat! Zoella found my new jar of sprinkles the other day and asked if…
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 Sugar Cookies with Easy Icing
Last updated on May 23rd, 2019 These soft cut-out gluten-free sugar cookies are decorated with super easy icing and festive sprinkles. They’re the perfect gluten-free holiday cookie to leave out for Santa! When I picked up Zoella from daycare and told her in my most enthusiastic holiday voice that I made cut-out SUGAR COOKIES, she snapped back “NO!”…
Homemade Gluten-Free Oreos: Vanilla & Peppermint
Last updated on June 19th, 2019 These homemade gluten-free Oreos have crisp and snappy chocolate cookie wafers. Sandwich them with traditional vanilla buttercream or make them festive with peppermint buttercream filling. While shooting the video for these homemade gluten-free Oreos, I baked 2.5 batches of cookies with peppermint buttercream. That’s 200 chocolate wafers. 100 chocolate…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Last updated on March 26th, 2019 Crisp melt-in-your-mouth gluten-free pecan shortbread cookies dipped in dark chocolate. Topped with powdered sugar, toasted pecans, flakey salt, these festive cookies will be the hit of your cookie platter. This recipe is made in partnership with Diamond Nuts. Be careful – these cookies should come with a warning. I’ve…
Chocolate Hazelnut Gluten-Free Slice & Bake Cookies
Last updated on May 23rd, 2019 These crispy gluten-free slice and bake cookies are loaded with toasted hazelnuts and melted chocolate chunks. Make the dough in advance and slice off cookies to bake up for your holiday cookie plates or midnight cravings. For the first time in history, our house is ready for the holidays…
Pumpkin Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Last updated on October 29th, 2019 This gluten-free cinnamon rolls recipe is packed with pumpkin and fall spices. They’re moist and fluffy with a generous slather of cream cheese glaze on top! Start a holiday morning tradition with these easy gluten-free cinnamon rolls that only require a single rise! I’ve made these gluten-free pumpkin cinnamon…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes
Last updated on November 9th, 2018 These thick gluten-free pumpkin pancakes are soft and fluffy and loaded with holiday pumpkin spice! They’re the perfect quick breakfast to make with kids on fall mornings or serve up for your holiday brunch with a drizzle of maple syrup. If you would have asked me 6 months ago…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies with Walnuts
Last updated on November 7th, 2018 These gluten-free pumpkin cookies are soft and pillowy and studded with toasted walnuts. Rolled in cinnamon sugar, these soft pumpkin cookies are like gluten-free snickerdoodles with fall flavors! On the first test batch of these gluten-free pumpkin cookies with walnuts, I started a small kitchen fire. It all went…
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 Cupcakes
Last updated on May 11th, 2020 These butter mochi cupcakes 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 mini in a muffin tin with brown sugar, coconut milk, and toasted sesame seeds for rich toffee-like caramel and nutty…
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…
Chamomile Blackberry Ice Cream
Last updated on August 2nd, 2019 This chamomile blackberry ice cream recipe has a floral chamomile-infused cream base with a sweet blackberry compote swirled throughout. It’s a creamy herbal berry ice cream with notes of honey and vanilla. Even though folks all over are heading back to school, summer’s not quite over yet. As far…
