baked Goods

Gluten Free Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

July 11, 2015

Happy Saturday All!!

When I was a kid growing up in Venice, FL my mom would take me to a little orange grove called Nokomis Groves. They had an ice cream stand there that sold orange cream ice cream. I would do a swirl with orange and vanilla ice cream and it was called orange creamsicle cone. It was probably the best thing to have after a long hot day at the beach or at school! I loved growing up there and having sun all year long!

I have always loved orange creamsicle and have wanted to recreate it. I picked up some orange slices at our store the other day. i really had no idea what I was going to do with them. I love to eat them but I cannot eat more than 1 at a time because they are sweet! So I started brainstorming and this post was born! This cupcake reminds me of my childhood when we would go the orange grove and get ice cream!

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Gluten Free Fruity Coffee Cake

July 9, 2015

Hey ya’ll!

How has everyone’s weekend been so far? it has been a super busy one with getting ready for the beach, having wonderful friends visit from Florida and finding the time to relax! I feel like Summer is the busiest time for us with everyone coming into our store, packing new and exciting things, food shows, and so many other things! what has everyone else been up to with their summer?

The gluten free fruity coffee cake you see here was made when our friends from Florida were passing through. It is such a versatile cake and can be made with just about anything! Since I had some frozen strawberries on hand that I needed to use I just those. However, you can use any berry and even diced apples can do the trick too in the Winter time!

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Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Muffins

July 3, 2015

Hi everyone!

I feel like I have taken too long between updates and mostly because I have felt so very busy with our store’s website. This summer has certainly flown right by! I cannot believe that it is already July! Time sure does fly by when your having fun! This week we have also become part of a Link Party. The Tips & Tricks Link Party! I am quite excited about this new adventure since I am still new to the blogging world.

Today’s Recipe is probably one of my favorite because who doesn’t like peanut butter and chocolate together? It is my favorite combination of sweets! I made them to take into work today and they are already gone! Granted i only made a half batch because I did not need to eat anymore than 1! My other half on the other hand is very disappointed that he only got 1 so I will just have to make more tonight just for him. What a horrible thing to have to do! (haha) Anyways These muffins without the peanut butter cups are easily paleo and they can be vegan too without the PB cups and egg (flaxseed egg for the win!)

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Gluten Free Texas Sheet Cake

June 17, 2015

Howdy All!

I finally had a weekend off with nothing do but a few fun things. It has been such a relaxing one consisting of pool day, baseball game and sleeping. It was a beautiful (and scorching HOT) weekend here in NC and looks like it will not be cooling down anytime. All I hope is that the Tomato plant makes it through! I have been putting it in the shade to let it cool off and keeping a close eye on the soil dryness. Just pray it makes it through!

The recipe that I have for you today is an oldie but a goody. When I was a kid I would ask my mom to make this in place of a birthday cake because it was my favorite! Mom would never hesitate to do this because it was the cost of the ingredients to make it! Better than having to buy a cake that is for sure (and it tastes a lot better)! One year I even made it for her for her birthday. It is such a good cake that turns out chocolaty yet a smooth finish on the taste.

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Gluten Free Marble Cupcakes

June 11, 2015

Howdy Everyone!

It has been quite the week. I feel like for the last couple of weekends I have been on the move. Pinehurst and then Lancaster, PA this past weekend. I need some time to cool down! We went to a food show for our store and it was so much fun to meet so many new people and see new products and what a lot of these companies are doing to become Non-GMO and organic. What I love is that these companies are really trying to make their foods better and healthier for everyone.

Anyways, to what you actually came for the cupcakes! These cupcakes are awesome! You got the best of both worlds in these cupcakes and the best part is that they are gluten free! The first time I baked them though I made a huge mess. I had to learn from that experience then decided to get double sided piping bags. They worked wonders and the cup cake mixes blended well together!

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