Mini Gluten Free Carrot Cake

Three-Layer Gluten Free Carrot Cake

Using 4-1/2-inch cake pans, you can make this delicious three-layer mini gluten free carrot cake. It is an improved version of the carrot cake that everyone raves is the best carrot cake they’ve ever had, even gluten-eaters. This new version is moister and has no dry edges whatsoever. Learn the secret to preventing dry edges as well as how to make even layers versus domed. (I’ve also included a link to the full-size recipe.)

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Moroccan Cauliflower + Homemade Ras el Hanout Recipe (Moroccan Spice Blend)

Fried Moroccan cauliflower

Like many Moroccan cauliflower recipes, the spices used are similar, but everyone adds their own secret spice(s) to change the flavor profile a bit. Provided, are a few variations that you may add to the basic blend. Ras el hanout is a spice blend well known and used in North Africa, namely Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. This popular blend is similar to what  garam masala is to India. If you;re tired of the same old cauliflower recipes or similar vegetables such as broccoli, give this Moroccan recipe a try. It’s extremely flavorful and delicious. Add some heat as well if you’d like. (See variations at the bottom of the recipe.) Continue reading “Moroccan Cauliflower + Homemade Ras el Hanout Recipe (Moroccan Spice Blend)”

Gluten Free Pound Cake Recipe with Cinnamon Swirl

Three slices of gluten free cinnamon swirl pound cake

Using my most popular gluten free pound cake recipes, I created a cinnamon swirl version. You have two different pound cake recipes from which to choose. If you don’t have an ingredient on hand to make one, make the other. They’re both very delicious and I’ve pointed out my favorite.

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Gluten Free Lamingtons – Australian Cake – Coconut Bars (Allergen-Free Options)

Gluten free lamingtons on a cake stand

This delicious gluten free lamington is an Australian cake made from squares of butter cake or sponge cake coated in a chocolate sauce, which penetrates the cake creating its unique texture. The chocolate sauce coated squares are immediately coated in desiccated coconut. Prior to, or after coating with chocolate, you may also cut each square in half and fill with either strawberry jam or cream. Learn traditional and unique variations. Continue reading “Gluten Free Lamingtons – Australian Cake – Coconut Bars (Allergen-Free Options)”