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    Rustic Gluten Free Peach Cake

    July 15, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A nubbly, juicy cake made with fresh peaches, buttermilk, coconut sugar, and a simple combination of buckwheat and cornmeal flours -- perfect on a summer morning.

    Gluten Free Cherry Torte

    June 17, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A cake server lifts out a piece of cherry torte.

    This rustic gluten free cherry torte scatters sweet, fresh cherries over a tender, buttery cake made with just two simple gluten-free flours. Perfect for dessert or on summer mornings with a hot cup of coffee. This gluten-free cherry torte is a summer favorite, a cherry riff on my Marion Burros-inspired gluten-free plum torte. The New […]

    Gluten-Free Birthday Cake

    June 10, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A chocolate frosted gluten-free birthday cake.

    This beautiful gluten-free birthday cake features velvety vanilla cake layers filled and frosted with a fluffy chocolate buttercream frosting that makes every bite worthy of a celebration. You will not be able to tell that this is a gluten-free cake. This fork-tender gluten-free birthday cake recipe is one of my favorite cakes to bake. It's perfect […]

    Gluten Free Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

    May 27, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A slice of rhubarb upside down cake on a plate with a fork next to the plate.

    Gluten free rhubarb upside down cake makes the most of rhubarb's short season. A tender, buttery cake is topped with sweet-tart pink rhubarb that's been cooked in honey until meltingly soft. During rhubarb's fleeting season, you'll want to make all the things, like gluten free rhubarb scones, gluten free rhubarb muffins, and gluten free rhubarb bread! […]

    Gluten-Free Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins

    May 20, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Gluten-free bakery-style blueberry muffins with blueberries scattered around them.

    Bakery-style lightly spiced gluten-free muffins bursting with juicy blueberries.

    Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    May 13, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 4 Comments

    A white plate full of gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.

    Gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are chewy, buttery, and satisfying! Packed with semisweet chocolate chips and just the right amount of salt, you'll love this easy recipe for your new favorite cookie. I've been making these gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies since I moved to San Francisco in 2006-I picked up a used […]

    Gluten Free Rhubarb Cream Cake

    May 10, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A floral plate with a slice of gluten free rhubarb cream cake.

    Luscious layers of gluten-free cake sandwich honey-sweetened rhubarb compote and unsweetened whipped cream for a beautiful spring cake.

    Fudgy Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Cake

    May 6, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 4 Comments

    A slice of vegan gluten free chocolate cake on a plate with the cake next to it.

    Coconut milk infuses this gorgeously simply vegan and gluten-free chocolate cake.

    Gluten Free Banana Bundt Cake

    April 22, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A slice of gluten free banana bundt cake on a plate with the cake and a cup of coffee.

    A lightly sweet gluten-free banana cake topped with an almond butter glaze.

    Gluten-Free Lemon Layer Cake

    April 8, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A slice of lemon layer cake.

    A fresh lemon layer cake perfect for spring -- one of those "you'd never be able to guess it's gluten-free" cakes.

    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

    April 1, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Gluten-free peanut butter cookies on a white plate.

    Tender and super peanut buttery gluten-free peanut butter cookies are one of my favorites! Packed with sweet-salty flavor in every bite, you can make this recipe in just one bowl. I'm such a fan of peanut butter, I add it to everything from bananas and apples to a chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting (my […]

    Gluten Free Butter Cake with Raspberry Frosting

    March 11, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A gluten-free yellow butter cake topped with a thick, not-too-sweet raspberry jam buttercream calls for a quadruplet of naturally gluten-free flours and is sweetened just with maple sugar.

    Brown Butter Cardamom Muffins

    March 4, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Brown butter cardamom spice muffins and tea.

    Tender, lightly sweet gluten-free cardamom-spice muffins that get their deep flavor from brown butter and maple sugar.

    Gluten Free Applesauce Cake

    February 18, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Slices of gluten free applesauce cake on plates.

    Darkly sweet and studded with walnuts, a gluten free applesauce cake equals homey comfort. Make it with homemade applesauce if you can. Sort of a cross between a gluten-free gingerbread cake and a loaf of gluten free applesauce bread, this warmly seasoned gluten free applesauce cake is hard to stop eating. It's a humble enough […]

    Gluten Free Strawberry Cream Cake

    February 11, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A lovely soft gluten-free vanilla cake filled with strawberry jam and whipped cream.

    Gluten Free Berry Buckwheat Scones

    February 4, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Gluten free berry buckwheat scones and a cup of tea.

    These tender and fluffy gluten free berry buckwheat scones are made with buckwheat and almond flours, yogurt, a bit of lemon zest and fresh or frozen berries. Drizzle scones with sweet maple glaze for an extra treat. These gluten-free berry buckwheat scones make a lovely morning snack. Or grab one as you sweep out the […]

    Gluten Free Banana Walnut Cake

    January 28, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Chopped walnuts top a gluten free banana walnut cake.

    A humble, wholesome walnutty cake made with naturally gluten-free sorghum flour and sweetened with just a little maple syrup, coconut sugar, and bananas.

    Almond and Oat Flour Waffles

    January 21, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis 4 Comments

    Waffles on a plate with a pitcher of syrup.

    Deliciously crispy-tender waffles made with a combo of oat flour and almond flour. Naturally gluten-free, super easy, and beyond yummy. These delicious almond and oat waffles are so light and fluffy, just as a good waffle should be! Plus, they're made with just 2 easy gluten-free flours (oat flour and almond flour). We love Sunday […]

    Gluten Free Flours Guide

    January 18, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis

    Slices of banana nut bread on a plate.

    Here's a guide to help you bake with gluten free flours. Learn the difference between whole grain and starchy flours and why it matters. Ready to bake with gluten free flours? I'm here to help you get started! There are so many gluten free flours to choose from, and each brings its own flavor and […]

    Gluten Free Baking Tips

    January 8, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis

    A mini carrot cake is cut into slices.

    Helpful tips and best practices for gluten-free baking.

    Tender Gluten Free Poppyseed Cake

    January 7, 2022 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A fork cuts into a piece of gluten free poppyseed cake on a plate next to the cake.

    This gluten free poppyseed cake is tender-crumbed, generously speckled with poppyseeds, and made with two simple flours. A versatile cake, it's lovely on the brunch table, at a coffee klatch, or dressed up for dessert. This recipe is adapted from Deborah Madison's "Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone," and it's a quiet stunner. It emerges from the […]

    Gluten Free Shortbread

    December 31, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis 4 Comments

    A plate holds triangles of gluten free shortbread.

    Tender, buttery gluten free shortbread may become your go-to quick cookie! You'll need just five simple ingredients to make crisp, endlessly adaptable cookies that are wonderful with tea or nibbled as a snack. Shortbread is such a lovely, classic cookie and a good gluten free shortbread should taste just like the original! When it's done right, you'll […]

    Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cake

    December 24, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A piece of gluten-free gingerbread on a plate with a fork.

    A gluten-free gingerbread cake that's inspired by a classic Moosewood Cafe recipe. Sticky with molasses and strongly spiced, this is no fooling around gingerbread. I've been making this recipe, adapted from the Moosewood Cafe, for over two decades. It's a lovely dark gingerbread, sticky with molasses and strongly spiced - no fooling around gingerbread that […]

    Pumpkin Pie with Heavy Cream and Maple Sugar

    December 12, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A pumpkin pie with whipped cream with a slice removed.

    This beautiful gluten free pumpkin pie with heavy cream and maple sugar trades condensed milk for heavy cream to make a smooth and creamy custard infused with warming spices and maple sugar. Serve it on your choice of crust. Simple, wholesome pumpkin pie with heavy cream and a little maple sugar served on a deliciously […]

    Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

    December 6, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A plate of gluten free sugar cookies and cookies on a counter.

    Easy gluten free sugar cookies feature a tender, sweet dough that works perfectly for holiday cut-out cookies and more. Top with your favorite festive decorations (like crushed candy canes!) or try some of my variation ideas below. I absolutely adore these crisp-tender gluten free sugar cookies! Like my super delicious oat flour sugar cookies, gluten-free […]

    Pumpkin Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free)

    November 24, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A fork cuts into a slice of gluten free pumpkin chocolate cake.

    This gluten free pumpkin chocolate cake is also dairy-free! A fluffy coconut cream ganache frosting is the perfect finishing touch. It makes a show-stopper of a Thanksgiving dessert. This special two-layer gluten-free pumpkin chocolate cake is a lovely addition to the Thanksgiving table, along with a gluten free apple crumble and a maple pumpkin pie! […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake

    November 12, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Pieces of gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip cake on a plate.

    This easy, gloriously soft, gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip cake is studded with semisweet chocolate chips. Add a kiss of cinnamon to the one-bowl batter and this cake will disappear fast. I dearly love the pairing of pumpkin and chocolate and it's carried out beautifully in this gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip cake. While I do […]

    Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins

    November 5, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Sweet and bursting with juicy fruit, these gluten-free blueberry muffins are slightly cakey and oh so delicious. Two easy gluten-free flours, tons of blueberries, and a handful of other basics make the best-ever morning nibble! Blueberry muffins are definitely my thing! From gluten free banana blueberry muffins to the adorable gluten-free mini blueberry muffins my […]

    Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins

    October 29, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Gluten-free almond flour pumpkin muffin

    These tender almond flour pumpkin muffins are naturally gluten free and come together in minutes. Add dark chocolate chips and warming spices for the perfect way to celebrate fall. We're poised on the edge of November, the advent of pumpkin baking season, of cozy season, of the promise of winter just around the bend. Sonoma […]

    Gluten Free One Bowl Brownies

    October 1, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A nice pile of one bowl brownies served on a white plate.

    Effortless and gluten-free one bowl brownies are made in, yep, just one bowl. Just mix, pour, and bake! And I promise you won't be able to tell they're made without regular flour. I love brownies, and I love that there are many ways to make them! When I don't need a huge pan of gluten […]

    Gluten Free Apple Blackberry Crisp

    September 10, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A pan of gluten free apple blackberry crisp next to a bowl of crisp.

    This easy, gluten free apple blackberry crisp recipe takes juicy apples and fresh blackberries and tucks them under a sweet, oat-strewn crust to make the ultimate late summer dessert. Serve it plain, or with Greek yogurt! Whether it's the start or the end of apple season, there's no wrong time to make a blackberry apple […]

    Buttermilk Cake

    August 20, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A buttermilk cake with a slice of cake on a plate.

    This beautifully simple and versatile buttermilk cake makes a wonderful birthday cake! It goes well with any frosting and can be used as a base for layer cakes, cupcakes, and more. I love this reliable recipe for buttermilk cake (it works as the base for my unicorn bars, too), and it is fantastic layered up as […]

    Almond Flour Banana Muffins

    July 26, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    These simple almond flour banana muffins are sweetened just with ripe bananas. Easily made gluten-free with almond flour, they're made in a blender with a bit of dark chocolate added just before baking. Almond Flour Banana Muffins Recipe It's been months. Many months! We're right in mid-summer, with me promising myself that this is the […]

    Coconut Loaf Cake

    December 18, 2020 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A slice of coconut loaf cake on a plate with the loaf next to it.

    A cinnamon-kissed coconut loaf packed with bits of flaked coconut. Inspired by the classic Bill Granger recipe from "Australian Food." The days we spent in Sydney will always be some of my family's best memories. Waking to the screechy sounds of the morning kookaburra cackle, swimming in the Harbour, and enjoying the Pacific beaches - […]

    Gravenstein Apple Pie

    August 4, 2020 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A slice of Gravenstein apple pie on a plate.

    This delicious Gravenstein apple pie makes the most of the apple's short season. Gravensteins are so good in pies because they're not too sweet and hold their shape well during baking. Brown sugar, warm spices, and apples are folded into a buttery, flaky crust to produce a homey pie you'll want to make again and […]

    Favorite Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

    June 29, 2020 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A cake frosted with chocolate buttercream frosting.

    The creamiest and fluffiest chocolate buttercream frosting that's incredibly versatile. My foolproof, go-to frosting for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, etc. This is the frosting I use on almost every cake I bake, and it always receives rave reviews (I had a friend who loved it so much I just made a batch of buttercream, popped it […]

    The Best Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free)

    May 18, 2020 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    The best chocolate cake ever on a white plate.

    This is the best chocolate cake: Moist, tender, and with a perfect gluten-free crumb! Top it with chocolate buttercream (or your favorite frosting) for a real treat. Great for birthdays or as an everyday chocolate cake. Chocolate cake, chocolate cake, how do I love thee? You are the very fairest of cakes, the truest and […]

    Soda Biscuits

    March 22, 2020 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A napkin-lined bowl of soda biscuits.

    Tender and light soda biscuits adapted from the marvelous Forgotten Skills of Cooking by Darina Allen. We love these on Saint Patrick's Day with Irish stew, but they are lovely anytime you want a quick, bready side. Add a little sugar for a sweeter take. When I don't have time for easy dutch oven bread […]

    Befanini

    January 10, 2020 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A plate of befanini cookies topped with sprinkles.

    Adorable befanini, little Italian sugar cookies, are perfect for New Year's baking or anytime! These lightly sweetened treats are so fun to make with kids! They'll love shaping the cookies and, of course, adding sprinkles. Easily gluten-free if needed. If you've never made befanini before, you are sure to love them. These soft, butter-free, lightly […]

    Saudi Days, Saudi Nights

    November 10, 2019 by Nicole Spiridakis 5 Comments

    In Saudi Arabia the heat is baked into your skin, which is always coated with a thin layer of dust. The first month we are there a massive dust storm whips through Riyadh and I find piles of sand on my window sills and on the leaves of the basil plant that struggles valiantly to […]

    Gluten Free Banana & Zucchini Bread

    August 29, 2019 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A sliced loaf of gluten free banana & zucchini bread with a slice on a plate.

    Sweetly simple gluten free banana & zucchini bread is made with whole grain flour and summer's zucchini, plus walnuts for crunch. A great way to use up the squash in the garden. I am a huge fan of dressing up banana bread whenever possible, be it with fruit to make a gluten free blueberry banana […]

    Moroccan Ghriba Cookies (Gluten-Free Option)

    May 13, 2019 by Nicole Spiridakis 5 Comments

    A small Moroccan plate with ghriba cookies next to a cup of tea.

    These deliciously chewy Moroccan ghriba cookies with walnuts and cinnamon are lightly sweet, rolled in powdered sugar, and baked until crackly. Easily make them gluten-free with a few tablespoons of oat flour if needed. A hint of cinnamon warms these (gluten-free) Moroccan ghriba cookies, which are based on a traditional recipe. I adapted this recipe […]

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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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