Apple Cider Pound Cake

In honor of National Doughnut Day

Baked Doughnuts

Recipe adapted from the blog Iowa Girl Eats

1 cup Gluten Free all purpose flour

1/2 tsp. xanthan gum

6 Tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 Tablespoons buttermilk

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 Tablespoon butter, melted

For the glaze:

1/2 cup or more powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Water

1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Mix together flour, xanthan gum, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Add buttermilk, egg, vanilla and butter. Whisk to combine.

2. Transfer dough to a ziplock bag. Snip off a corner of the bag and pipe dough evenly into a 6-cup doughnut pan. Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until dough is set (it won’t be golden brown, but should be springy.)

3. In a separate bowl, mix together powdered sugar and vanilla. Begin adding water 1 teaspoon at a time. Stir until desired thickness of glaze is achieved. Glaze doughnuts while warm or cool.

Granny's Chocolate Cobbler

Recipe adapted from The Pioneer Woman:

1 cup Gluten Free All-purpose Flour

2 teaspoons Baking Powder

¼ teaspoons Salt

7 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder, Divided

1-¼ cup Sugar, Divided

½ cups Milk

⅓ cups Melted Butter

1-½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

½ cups Light Brown Sugar, Packed

1-½ cup Hot Tap Water

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. First stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, 3 tablespoons of the cocoa, and 3/4 cup of the white sugar. Reserve the remaining cocoa and sugar.

3. Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla to the flour mixture. Mix until smooth.

4. Pour the mixture into an ungreased 8-inch baking dish. I prefer my small oval Corning Ware glass dish.

5. In a separate small bowl, mix the remaining white sugar (it should be 1/2 cup), the brown sugar, and remaining 4 tablespoons of cocoa. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.

6. Pour the hot tap water over all. DO NOT STIR!

7. Bake for about 40 minutes or until the center is set.

8. Let stand for a few minutes if you can hold yourself back. Serve with homemade ice cream using the gooey sauce to spoon over all.

Citrus Berry Cake

This light and fresh cake has all the bright flavors of summer.  Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.

Ingredients:

1-1/3 cups Gluten Free all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum

1/4 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup soy milk

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 cup non-dairy butter, melted

Egg replacer equal to 1 egg

1 tablespoon orange juice

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Topping:

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon sugar

2 cups non-dairy whipped topping

2 teaspoons orange juice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a small bowl, make the egg replacer according to package directions.  Add the melted butter, orange juice, orange peel, and vanilla.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the soy milk and lemon juice.  Let sit for at least 5 minutes.  Add to the egg mixture.

4. In a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients together.  Add in the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.  Fold in the strawberries.  Pour batter into the prepared pan.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; remove paper. Cool completely.

6. For topping, in a small bowl, toss strawberries with lemon juice and sugar. Refrigerate until serving.

7. In another bowl, mix whipped topping and orange juice; spread over cake. Drain strawberries; arrange over top. Yield: 8 servings.

  *For tips on how to make your own non-dairy whipped topping, follow this great step-by-step tutorial.

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Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup

"Do you have a kinder, more adaptable friend in the food world than soup? Who soothes you when you are ill?  Soup does its loyal best, no matter what undignified conditions are imposed upon it."  - Judith Martin

1 pkg. boneless, skinless chicken strips

4 cups water

3/4 tsp. poultry seasoning

1/4 tsp. thyme

1/4 cup diced onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped carrots

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 cups chicken broth

3 cups pre-cooked rice pasta (fettucini or spirals)

1. Combine first four ingredients in Dutch oven; bring to a boil and cook about 20 minutes.

2. Remove chicken and add remaining ingredients, except pasta. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Coarsely chop chicken.

3. In separate pot, cook rice pasta according to directions. Drain.

4. Add chicken and cooked noodles to soup. Simmer additional 5 minutes. Serve.

{Photo via Chantal Andrea}

1 cup Gluten Free soy sauce 1 cup water 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/3 cup dried onion flakes 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

In a medium bowl, mix the soy sauce, water, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, oil, onions, garlic powder, and ginger. Stir together until sugar dissolves.

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Add some sweetness and vitamins into your breakfast or snack with this healthy and delicious gluten free, vegan baked bread. 

Ingredients:

2 cups Gluten Free all purpose flour 

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 1/8 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp xanthan gum

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup Dairy Free chocolate chips

Egg Replacer equal to 1 egg

2 Tbsp melted Dairy Free butter

1 cup apple sauce

1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Grease a 9x5” loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine flour, sugar, xanthan gum, and salt in a large bowl.  Mix well.

In a medium bowl, mix egg replacer and baking soda together until well combined and foamy.  Add vanilla, melted butter, and apple sauce. Add to the flour mixture and stir until blended.

Add the zucchini and chocolate chips and carefully fold into the mixture.

Pour the batter into the bread pan.  Bake for 40-45 minutes.  Let cool.  Serve.