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    Gluten Free Strawberry Loaf Cake with Vanilla Glaze

    September 11, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    A slice of gluten free strawberry loaf cake on a plate and slices in a serving dish.

    Three naturally gluten-free flours combine to create a tender, buttermilk and strawberry-infused cake.

    Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

    September 9, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A gluten-free chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.

    My gluten-free chocolate cake is a dream to bake and to eat! A riff on my best chocolate cake recipe, this is a deeply dark chocolate cake with a soft and tender crumb that's perfect layered and covered in fluffy chocolate buttercream. A truly special cake. How about a gluten-free chocolate cake that's so good […]

    Gluten Free Strawberry Almond Cake

    September 9, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A pot of tea, a cup of tea, and a gluten free strawberry almond cake.

    A version of an upside-down cake -strawberries and almond flour make for a Passover-friendly dessert that's also great any other day of the year.

    Gluten Free Peach Cobbler

    September 8, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Three portions of gluten free peach cobbler next to the pan of cobbler.

    Tender oat flour and naturally sweet peaches are baked in a skillet to create a gorgeous, summer fruit cobbler.

    Gluten Free Lemon Loaf

    September 1, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Slices of gluten free lemon loaf on floral plates.

    This simple, oh-so-tender gluten free lemon loaf is bright and fragrant with lemon. It has a wonderfully fluffy crumb made with oat and almond flours plus a secret ingredient: whole-fat yogurt. A gluten free lemon loaf cake is a recipe every cook, gluten-free or not, should have in their recipe box. This simple, super-versatile cake […]

    Gluten Free Nectarine Crisp

    August 25, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A pan of nectarine crisp next to a bowl of crisp on a napkin.

    A barely-sweetened gluten-free crisp that takes good advantage of delicious, ripe, summer fruit.

    Gluten Free Rhubarb Muffins

    July 14, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A plate of gluten free rhubarb muffins.

    Tender and wholesome gluten free rhubarb muffins make great use of seasonal rhubarb. Buttermilk, Greek yogurt, and whole grain oat flour come out to play to make the best homey treat. Deliciously tender and moist gluten free rhubarb muffins are a wonderful way to use rhubarb. Here, a blend of oat and almond flours creates a […]

    Classic Gluten-Free Pound Cake

    June 16, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Berries surround a gluten-free pound cake next to a cup of tea.

    Buttery and rich, this gluten-free pound cake is my version of a classic pound cake. It's moist and dense, just like a good pound cake should be, and is made with a combination of oat and almond flours plus plenty of vanilla. I wanted to make a gluten-free version of a traditional pound cake, so […]

    Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Bars

    June 9, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A strawberry rhubarb bar on a plate.

    Gluten free strawberry rhubarb bars feature a jammy fruit filling sandwiched between crisp layers of buttery crust. Sweet, fragrant strawberries are paired with tart rhubarb to make a gorgeous and easy treat. These cute little guten free strawberry rhubarb bars are a cross between a gluten free rhubarb crumble (or gluten free rhubarb crumble), a gluten […]

    Homemade Ginger Peanut Sauce

    June 6, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl of ginger peanut sauce on a blue napkin.

    Silky smooth ginger peanut sauce features fresh ginger swirled with lots of peanut butter, a little garlic, tamari sauce, and sesame oil. It's amazing on noodles, over rice, or used to dress up a simple stir fry. Peanut butter has always been a friend in sweet treats, on toast, dolloped on bananas or apples, or […]

    Gluten-Free One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

    May 26, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Slices of one bowl gluten-free birthday topped with sprinkless

    This gluten free one bowl birthday cake could hardly be easier to make, perfect for those last-minute gatherings! A deeply dark chocolate cake is topped with fluffy buttercream frosting for the perfect birthday treat. Who doesn't love a one-bowl chocolate cake? Even better when it's gluten-free! I certainly love a one-bowl cake - it takes […]

    Gluten Free Chocolate Dump Cake

    May 19, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A slice of gluten free chocolate dump cake on a plate.

    This gluten-free chocolate dump cake hits all the notes you want in a gluten-free cake - soft, fudgy crumb, dense chocolate flavor, and creamy, dreamy frosting. Plus, it lasts for days in the fridge! This glorious chocolate dump cake is my gluten-free take on Amanda Hesser's classic New York Times recipe, which she calls a chocolate "dump it" cake. […]

    Gluten Free Quiche

    May 12, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A plate of gluten free quiche and roasted vegetables on a napkin.

    This gluten free quiche features a creamy custard balanced on a crisp and flaky crust layered with gently sauteed vegetables and plenty of salty cheese. This recipe is super adaptable and perfect for any occasion! A reliable gluten-free quiche is an elegant yet homey dish that works for breakfast, brunch, or dinner! And this one […]

    Gluten Free Hummingbird Cake

    May 5, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A close up of a slice of hummingbird cake with the cake in the background.

    This amazing recipe for gluten free hummingbird cake is one you'll want to make again and again! A dense, moist, fruit-infused cake is topped with fluffy whipped cream cheese icing and sprinkled with toasted walnuts in a gluten-free take on a classic recipe. A few years ago, I took a gluten free hummingbird cake to […]

    Gluten Free Pear Cake

    April 21, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A thick slice of gluten free pear cake on its side on a plate.

    This lovely recipe for a gluten free pear cake will quickly become one of your favorites! Fragrant with cinnamon and loaded with juicy pears, this is an unfussy yet special cake. A cake with fruit tucked into the batter is one of my very favorite kinds of cake to bake. This gluten free pear cake ticks […]

    Flaky Gluten Free Lemon Scones Made with Oat Flour

    April 14, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A hand moves a plate with a gluten free lemon scone.

    A simple recipe for gluten free lemon scones that tucks lots of fresh lemon zest into a tender, flaky oat flour scone that's topped with a pretty lemon glaze. Perfect at breakfast time or for afternoon tea! These fragrant little lemon scones are so luscious! Simple, wholesome ingredients like whole grain oat flour and yogurt […]

    Gluten Free Mini Carrot Cake

    April 7, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A mini carrot cake is cut into slices.

    If you love carrot cake, why not try this mini carrot cake? Everything you adore about the classic is wrapped in a smaller, gluten-free package that features a wee cake with an oh-so-tender crumb, warm spices, and a generous swirl of cream cheese frosting. When you're hankering for a gluten free carrot cake or a […]

    Oat Flour Cinnamon Rolls

    March 31, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 8 Comments

    An oat flour cinnamon rolls on a plate on top of a napkin.

    Soft and fluffy naturally gluten-free oat flour cinnamon rolls are just as good as regular cinnamon rolls! Turn them into sticky buns with a deliciously sticky maple syrup topping or frost them with traditional cream cheese icing. With make-ahead details! This gorgeous recipe for gluten free oat flour cinnamon rolls is made with a simple blend of […]

    Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    March 24, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl of chocolate peanut butter ice cream made with coconut milk.

    A rich and creamy vegan chocolate peanut butter ice cream made with coconut sugar and swirls of peanut butter. A coconut milk base keeps this decadent ice cream dairy-free. This vegan peanut butter chocolate ice cream is silky, rich, and oh-so-flavorful. I kept it refined sugar-free, too, although you don't have to. But I love […]

    Chewy Gluten-Free Walnut Cookies

    March 3, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 4 Comments

    A plate of gluten free walnut cookies dusted with powdered sugar.

    These irresistibly chewy gluten-free walnut cookies are made with plenty of ground walnuts and kissed with a touch of cinnamon. So simple to make and so very delicious! These gluten-free walnut cookies are inspired by my take on Moroccan ghriba cookies. Here, ground walnuts are mixed with a few tablespoons of almond flour and a […]

    Gluten-Free Meyer Lemon Snack Cake

    February 24, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Pieces of gluten free meyer lemon snack cake topped with lemon on a plate.

    This fluffy gluten-free Meyer lemon snack cake is loaded with poppyseeds and infused with bright lemon flavor in each bite. A simple flour blend of oat flour and arrowroot makes this sweet cake into a special treat. When your neighbors give you lemons, make lemon cake! Some day we'll have a thriving lemon tree in […]

    Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

    February 17, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    Chewy and buttery oat flour chocolate chip cookies are hands down my family's favorite cookies! Packed with whole grains and semisweet chocolate in every bite, you totally won't miss the gluten. These oat flour chocolate chip cookies are chewy inside, slightly crisp outside, and hit all the right cookie notes! A slight adaptation of my […]

    Oat Flour Waffles

    February 10, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Waffles on a plate with a cup of coffee.

    These oat flour waffles are light and fluffy with a slightly crisp exterior-everything a good waffle should be! Greek yogurt, whole grain oat flour, and a handful of other basics make for the best-ever gluten-free waffles. Fluffy (and naturally gluten free waffles) made with just one gluten-free flour? Yes, please! I love making a batch […]

    Gluten Free Banana Bread Muffins

    February 3, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A decorative white plate with gluten free banana bread muffis.

    Delicious gluten free banana bread muffins are made with oat flour, ripe bananas, and lots of browned butter for deep, satisfying flavor. Add chocolate chips to take them over the top. Fluffy, tender, and made just with whole grain gluten-free oat flour, these are the best gluten free banana bread muffins you'll bake! Nutty browned butter […]

    Gluten Free Cinnamon and Sugar Cake

    January 20, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A fluffy piece of gluten free cinnamon and sugar cake on a plate.

    A lightly sweetened and spiced gluten-free cinnamon sugar cake.

    Gluten Free Vanilla Buttermilk Cake

    January 13, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A slice of vanilla buttermilk cake on a plate with a cup of coffee.

    A tender gluten free vanilla buttermilk cake that's especially great for birthday celebrations. Any frosting works here, from a fluffy chocolate buttercream to whipped cream! A soft and sweet buttermilk and vanilla-infused cake that also happens to be gluten-free? Sign me up. This cake is a gluten-free version of my buttermilk cake, and it's so, so good. It […]

    So Good Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

    January 1, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Tender, wholesome, naturally gluten-free almond flour chocolate chip cookies are so good you'll be reaching for another - and another!

    Gluten-Free Chewy Molasses Cookies

    December 16, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Gluten-free chewy molasses cookies and a cup of coffee.

    Chewy, tender molasses-ginger cookies that are perfect for the holiday cookie tin or with a cup of tea by the fire.

    Gluten-Free Banana Bread

    November 25, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A loaf of gluten free banana bread on a pretty napkin.

    Perfect-every-time, super easy, beyond comforting and cozy gluten-free banana bread is made in just one bowl and bakes up like a dream. Reliable and delicious! The easiest and most delicious recipe for gluten free banana bread! Get out your bowl, because you'll only need one, throw in the simple ingredients needed, then slather a warm […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars

    October 28, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Two gluten free pumpkin bars on plates with mini pumpkins.

    Your perfect Halloween dessert: gluten-free pumpkin bars topped with cream cheese frosting!

    Gluten-Free Blackberry Muffins

    October 14, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A plate of gluten-free blackberry muffins on a table.

    These soft and moist gluten-free blackberry muffins are loaded with juicy, fresh blackberries. Perfect for breakfast or a snack! This recipe for gluten-free blackberry muffins is a total keeper. I make these pretty little muffins with fresh blackberries in season plucked from the bushes growing wild on our street. If you're able to get your […]

    Soft Baked Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (made with oat flour!)

    October 7, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A pile of gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies on a white plate on a napkin.

    Soft and chocolatey, these gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are a fall staple in my kitchen, made with warming spices, smooth pumpkin puree, and plenty of semisweet chocolate. Welcome fall with a plate of gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, an annual favorite I first started baking during my San Francisco days. Over the […]

    Gluten Free Applesauce Bread

    September 30, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Slices of gluten free applesauce bread on plates.

    A one-bowl, beyond easy gluten free applesauce bread that comes together in minutes and just needs pantry ingredients to make. Lightly spiced, perfectly sweet, and fragrant with apples. The star of this gluten free applesauce recipe is, of course, applesauce! In addition to bringing loads of flavor, applesauce brings delicious moisture and natural sweetness. This […]

    Gluten Free Nectarine Cake

    September 23, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Plates with forks wait for slices of gluten free nectarine cake.

    This gluten free nectarine cake is as pretty as it is delicious! Juicy sliced nectarines top a soft and sweet vanilla cake that's deceptively gluten-free. Whether it's a gluten free rhubarb upside-down cake or a gluten apple upside-down cake, it's safe to say I love piling fresh fruit in a pan and smoothing a rich, […]

    Gluten-Free Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

    September 16, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Gluten-free oatmeal cherry cookies.

    This one-bowl recipe for gluten-free cherry oatmeal cookies is not too sweet and is perfect for tucking into school lunches or enjoying as a snack! I have a short (and not-too-sweet) recipe for you today -- lovely little oatmeal cookies with dried cherries. This is a one-bowl recipe, always appreciated in my kitchen! They are […]

    Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread

    September 9, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A sliced loaf of gluten free chocolate zucchini bread on a cutting board.

    Moist and gloriously fudgy gluten free double chocolate zucchini bread is made with olive oil, plenty of chocolate, and, of course, zucchini, but you won't be able to tell! Simpler than a gluten free zucchini chocolate cake, this wonderful gluten free chocolate zucchini bread is not your basic gluten free zucchini bread! Packed with chocolate […]

    Gluten Free Berry Muffins (Whole Grain, Naturally Sweetened!)

    September 7, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Blueberries, a plate of whole grain gluten free berry muffins, and a muffin with butter on a plate.

    These one-bowl gluten-free berry muffins are made with your choice of whole grain flour and are sweetened just with maple syrup! Use your favorite berries, a mix of fruit, or play around with add-ins - this is an easy, adaptable recipe. Bake a batch of one-bowl muffins, and your morning routine instantly transforms into something […]

    Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins

    September 2, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A cup of coffee on a napkin next to a plate of gluten free zucchini muffins.

    These nourishing, not-too-sweet gluten-free muffins feature zucchini and toasted walnuts.

    Gluten Free French Apple Cake

    August 26, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A gluten free french apple cake dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.

    This buttery and tender gluten free French apple cake is inspired by a classic recipe and will almost literally melt in your mouth. Plenty of luscious, juicy apples are the stars here, held together by a delicate cake fragrant with a hint of bourbon. Gluten free apple muffins, gluten free apple cinnamon bread, gluten free […]

    Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake

    August 19, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Gluten-free strawberry shortcake and strawberries

    Simple and tender gluten free strawberry shortcake that's loaded with fresh strawberries, piles of softly whipped cream, and sweetened just with maple syrup. When friends gift us fruit, I bake. We received a bounty from friends this past week, including strawberries and raspberries, the first of which I used in simple and delicious gluten-free strawberry […]

    Gluten-Free Raspberry Buckle

    August 5, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Gluten-free raspberry buckle

    Tender raspberries are folded into a sorghum and almond flour batter that's kissed with coconut sugar to make a lightly sweet cake.

    Gluten Free Blackberry Cake

    July 22, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A gluten free blackberry cake and a slice of cake on a plate.

    This beautiful gluten free blackberry cake features a plush vanilla cake swirled with juicy berries. Add a scattering of lightly toasted almonds for the perfect finishing touch. My general philosophy is, in summer, eat fruit and lots of it. Come winter, the memory (and perhaps preserves?) will keep us going when the blueberries are lackluster […]

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    I'm Nicole, a writer, recipe developer, and cookbook author. I share carefully tested gluten-free baking recipes as well as the occasional vegetarian and vegan dish, all made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I believe in real food, lots of vegetables, and balance, too -- because I dearly love cake. Welcome! Learn more about me.


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