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    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

    Half of a Gravenstein apple pie in a pie pan.

    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 […]

    Gluten Free Carrot Muffins

    March 28, 2019 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A gluten free carrot muffin cut in half, one half with butter.

    These easy gluten free carrot muffins are gently spiced and packed with bits of juicy shredded carrots. Made with oat flour and tangy buttermilk, they're just right alongside your morning coffee or tucked into a lunchbox. In spring, I love all things carrots! These sweet and simple gluten free carrot muffins don't need to be […]

    Quick Blueberry Yogurt Cake (Fruity and Moist)

    February 8, 2019 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A slice of plated blueberry yogurt cake and the cake next to it.

    Meet your new favorite afternoon snacking cake, a luscious blueberry yogurt cake that's loaded with juicy berries and a sweet cinnamon swirl. Gluten-free option included! Have a slice of blueberry yogurt cake for a mid-morning snack, or, why not? breakfast. And, of course, it's always wonderful in the afternoon, served with a piping hot cup […]

    Gluten Free Blackberry Jam Cake with Whipped Cream

    January 29, 2019 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Slices of gluten free blackberry cake with glasses of champagne.

    This blackberry jam cake with cream features a velvety, gluten free butter cake that sandwiches sweet-tart blackberry jam and softly whipped cream for a decadent, summery treat that's welcome anytime. Top with fresh blackberries in season. My original homemade wedding cake, baked back in 2011, was a labor of love and sugar: layers of vanilla butter cake […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake

    November 21, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Pumpkin olive oil cake with a white napkin next to a cup of coffee.

    A thick maple glaze tops a soft gluten free pumpkin olive oil cake that's dairy-free, made in one bowl, and utterly delicious! Not your everyday pumpkin cake, this little beauty is a lovely option to serve throughout the fall months. I adapted this cake from food writer Yossy Arefi's excellent pumpkin olive oil cake recipe, […]

    Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Bread

    October 12, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis 4 Comments

    A loaf of gluten free apple cinnamon bread cut into slices.

    This beautifully simple gluten free apple cinnamon bread makes the most of apple season. Tuck home-grown apples into this sturdy loaf if you can, otherwise, stock up at the farmer's market or make an apple-picking trip. During apple season, there is nothing better than this gluten free, lightly spiced apple cinnamon bread. It's tender, gorgeously […]

    Oat Flour Banana Cake with Chocolate Icing (Gluten Free!)

    July 6, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A slice of gluten free banana cake is cut from the cake.

    This fluffy gluten free oat flour banana cake with chocolate icing is soft and delicious. Browned butter and cardamom add depth of flavor, and the rich slick of chocolate glaze on top is the perfect finishing touch. This lovely little number is a sturdy brown butter-infused, cardamom-scented banana cake topped with a thick swipe of […]

    Oatmeal Raisin Bars

    March 15, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    A plate of oatmeal raisin bars.

    Gluten free oatmeal raisin bars are your favorite oatmeal raisin cookies turned into easy-to-bake bars! Buttery, crisp-tender, and absolutely crammed with flavor in every bite. Perfect for lunchboxes or as an after-school snack, oatmeal raisin bars are sweet, sturdy, and totally delicious. A pan-baked version of a cookie classic, these bars are beloved by kids […]

    Homemade Frozen Greek Yogurt (2 ingredients!)

    February 4, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Two bowls of homemade Greek frozen yogurt and two spoons.

    Just two ingredients - fruit and yogurt - plus a food processor are needed to make this refreshing and easy homemade Greek frozen yogurt. This recipe is naturally sugar-free and gluten-free, and you can use any fruit you like! Essentially frozen yogurt soft serve, this quick and easy homemade recipe could hardly be easier to […]

    Whole Wheat Rhubarb Scones

    January 26, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A tea pot and a cup of tea next to whole wheat rhubarb scones.

    Tender, flaky rhubarb scones made with whole wheat flour and lots of tart spring rhubarb. Lightly sweet, with a hint of orange zest, they're best enjoyed warm from the oven with butter and/or jam. I dearly love scones, and these tender rhubarb scones are packed with wholesome whole grains and enough rhubarb so that you'll […]

    Creamy Vegetarian Marry Me Chickpeas

    January 16, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl of marry me chickpeas with bread and a napkin.

    Ultra tomato-y marry me chickpeas is a vegetarian twist on the popular "marry me chicken" dish. A blend of tomato paste and fresh tomatoes, plenty of garlic, and a splash of cream create a rich, brothy base for tender chickpeas. Great with rice, bread, or gluten-free pasta! Craving something comforting yet light? Marry me, chickpeas […]

    Gluten Free Gingerbread Loaf (GF, No Molasses!)

    December 8, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A slice of gingerbread on a plate with a fork and the loaf next to it.

    This tender and fluffy gingerbread loaf recipe features whole-grain oat flour and no molasses for those times when you're out but still want to make gingerbread! Naturally gluten-free! Sometimes I really want gingerbread but don't have any molasses in the pantry. So I make a light and tender gingerbread loaf cake that relies on brown […]

    Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

    November 23, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A tea pot, cups of tea, and two slices of pumpkin cake.

    This tender pumpkin spice cake recipe takes a fluffy pumpkin bundt cake and swirls it with a cozy chocolate-spiked cinnamon streusel. Whole grain flour forms its sturdy crumb that holds up well to any type of occasion. In the fall, bake all the pumpkin things. At least, that's my motto! This deeply spiced, delicately moist, […]

    Carrot Cauliflower Soup

    November 9, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl of carrot cauliflower soup on a napkin.

    Creamy carrot cauliflower soup relies on a handful of bright vegetables to make a beautiful, comforting bowl of goodness. Add baby spinach for a dose of greens, or sip on this delicious soup as-is! This carrot cauliflower soup is so simple, good, and nourishing! (It's pretty, too!) Cauliflower and carrots, plus a potato, are cooked down, […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Banana Bread

    November 2, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A gluten free pumpkin banana bread loaf cut in slices.

    This one-bowl gluten free pumpkin banana bread is the best fall bake! Ripe bananas and beautiful orange pumpkin combine with two simple gluten free flours for a quick, easy, and delicious loaf. If you've never made pumpkin banana bread before, consider this your sign! A perfect blend of two favorites, sweet mashed bananas pair with […]

    Gluten Free Banana Mini Muffins

    October 26, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A bowl lined with a napkin full of banana mini muffins.

    My family's favorite gluten free banana mini muffins make a perfect after-school snack, and my kids love finding them the next day in their lunchboxes, too! Simply gluten free with oat flour, these muffins are vegan and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and ripe bananas! We're big fans of banana muffins around here, and I […]

    Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting Birthday Cake

    October 19, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Yeah, I made my own birthday cake. Does that make me a complete micromanager? (Don't answer that.) It's just, I couldn't help myself. I made chocolate cakes for my girls' birthdays and frosted them with chocolate butter cream. Delicious and they didn't last long. But for my own birthday I knew I had to have […]

    Gluten Free Leftover Oatmeal Muffins

    August 9, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Leftover oatmeal muffins in a white bowl.

    Tender, gluten-free leftover oatmeal muffins are a great way to use leftover oatmeal. A simple batter comes together in minutes and solves the question "what do I do with this leftover breakfast porridge?"! If you've got leftover oatmeal, make it into something fresh by baking a batch of leftover oatmeal muffins! This one-bowl, gluten free […]

    (Gluten-Free) Almond Flour Brownies

    July 12, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A glass of milk next to an almond flour brownie on a plate.

    Deeply rich and fudgy almond flour brownies are both grain-free and gluten-free. So much better than a boxed mix, they come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients, and taste even better on the second day (if they last that long). No one will guess they're gluten-free! Gosh, I love a pan of gluten free brownies, […]

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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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    My cookbook, Flourless, was published by Chronicle Books and is full of naturally gluten-free desserts to tempt everyone! Learn more.

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