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With a delicious burst of tart lemon flavor and a moist and delicate crumb, this Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed for any occasion.

Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake

Main Ingredients For Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake

  • Sugar

  • Lemon Zest

  • Softened Butter – I used non-dairy.

  • Eggs

  • All Purpose Flour – I use Bob’s Red Mill’s gluten-free all purpose flour.

  • Almond Flour – adds protein and moisture to the cake. 

  • Baking Powder

  • Salt

  • For the lemon drizzle you’ll need powdered sugar and lemon juice

Tips When Making Lemon Drizzle Cake

  • Add poppy seeds: Mix in 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds to the batter just after mixing in the dry ingredients. 

  • How do I know when the lemon drizzle cake is done? The cake should be golden brown on the outside. Insert a toothpick into the center and it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs.

  • How do I store the lemon drizzle cake if there are leftovers? Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake

4 from 6 votes
Recipe by Samantha Course: DessertsCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Medium
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

With a delicious burst of tart lemon flavor and a moist and delicate crumb, this Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Sugar

  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest

  • 1 Cup Softened Butter (non-dairy)

  • 4 Large Eggs

  • 1/4 Cup Milk (or non-dairy milk)

  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

  • 1 3/4 Cups Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour

  • 1/2 Cup Almond Flour

  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt

  • For the lemon drizzle:
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar

  • 1/4 Teaspoon Lemon Juice

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix together the sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add in the butter and use either a hand or stand mixer to beat until pale yellow.
  • Beat in one egg at a time, before adding in the milk and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the gluten-free all purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Slowly fold flour mixture into butter mixture until just combined, do not overmix.
  • Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted down the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing and placing on a wire rack to cool the rest of the way.
  • While the lemon cake cools, make the drizzle by whisking together all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Once cake has cooled completely, spoon lemon drizzle over top. Leave drizzle to set for about 10-15 minutes before slicing and enjoying.

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If you’re looking for a fudge snack that you can easily make at home, try my fudge recipe which only requires a few basic pantry ingredients. It doesn’t require sweetened condensed milk as many fudge recipes do, but it’s just as delicious!

close up image of fudge without condensed milk

What is Condensed Milk? How is the fudge made without it?

Condensed milk is cow’s milk from which water has been removed. It’s also sweetened with added sugar and is often used in traditional fudge recipes because it’s thick and sweet. However, not everyone has condensed milk in their pantry. So, if you want to make fudge on a whim, you need to improvise with some basic ingredients that you likely already have on hand. This is where my recipe comes in handy!

Melting the butter and chocolate in the microwave is the easiest way to create this fudge without condensed milk. But, this can also be done on a stovetop by melting and constantly stirring until combined.

However, keep in mind that evaporated milk is completely different and shouldn’t be used as a substitute.

overhead image of fudge without condensed milk cut into squares.

Main Ingredients For Fudge Without Condensed Milk Recipe

  • Chocolate – your choice of dark chocolate or chocolate chips!

  • Butter – I used non-dairy.

  • Milk – I used almond milk.

  • Powdered Sugar

  • Vanilla Extract

Tips When Making This Fudge Without Condensed Milk Recipe

  • Chocolate: I recommend using semi-sweet chocolate or darker. I used 70% dark chocolate for this fudge recipe and had delicious results. The additional powdered sugar contributes quite a bit of sweetness to this recipe, therefore to avoid fudge that’s too sweet, use a dark chocolate which contains less sugar.

  • Milk: I used almond milk but regular milk works fine too. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, you can try chocolate milk!

Storage

Store this fudge in the fridge for best results! If left at room temperature, the fudge runs the risk of melting (especially in warmer climates). I actually prefer to store my fudge in the freezer in the summertime, it’s still soft enough to sink my teeth into – but perfectly firm, cold, and just SO delicious!

Easy Fudge Recipe Without Condensed Milk

3 from 135 votes
Recipe by Samantha Course: DessertsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Total time

0

minutes

If you’re looking for a fudge snack that you can easily make at home, try my fudge recipe which only requires a few basic pantry ingredients. It doesn’t require sweetened condensed milk as many fudge recipes do, but it’s just as delicious!

Ingredients

  • 6 Ounces Dark Chocolate (or 3/4 cup chocolate chips)

  • 1/4 Cup Butter (Dairy or Dairy-free)

  • 1/4 Cup Milk (Dairy or Dairy-Free)

  • 2 Cups Powdered Sugar

  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Directions

  • Line and grease a loaf pan. 
  • Microwave chocolate, butter, and milk in a bowl for 2 minutes or until melted – stir to combine.
  • Add in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat with a hand or stand mixer until smooth.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared pan, cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm. Use a greased knife to cut fudge into squares.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • This fudge is best stored in the fridge or freezer.

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Full of savory flavors and made with 11 simple ingredients, this gluten-free stuffing recipe is a classic dish you can make for the upcoming holidays to share with family and friends!

Gluten-Free Stuffing

A Thanksgiving meal isn’t complete without the stuffing! I love the savory flavors of onion, celery, sage, rosemary and chicken stock all mixed together with cubes of toasted bread. With the holidays coming up, you’re going to want a quick, delicious gluten-free stuffing recipe on hand. This one will not disappoint. It’s not only gluten-free but it’s also dairy-free, ensuring even those with allergies can enjoy this timeless dish.

MAIN INGREDIENTS NEEDED

  • Gluten-Free Bread

  • Butter

  • Yellow Onion

  • Celery

  • Garlic Cloves

  • Fresh Sage, Parsley & Rosemary

  • Salt

  • Chicken/Vegetable Stock

  • Eggs

TIPS TO FOLLOW WHEN MAKING This Classic Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Stuffing

  • I used Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free Mountain White bread in this recipe and it cooked up beautifully!

  • I kept this stuffing recipe classic, but you could easily add sautéed mushrooms, cranberries, apples, or a little sausage to it if you’d like. Here’s one variation you can try if you want to add a little sweet to this savory dish.

    • Cranberry-Apple Stuffing: When cooking onions and celery, add 2 peeled, cored and diced apples, and 1 cup dried cranberries to the aromatics when you add the stock.
  • To make this dairy-free, all you have to do is replace the butter with vegan butter!

Gluten-Free Stuffing (With Dairy-Free Option)

5 from 1 vote
Recipe by Samantha Course: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 
Total time

1

hour 

20

minutes

Full of savory flavors and made with 11 simple ingredients, this gluten-free stuffing recipe is a classic Thanksgiving dish you can make for the upcoming holidays to share with family and friends!

Ingredients

  • 15 Ounce Loaf (cut into cubes)

  • 1/2 Cup Butter

  • 1 Large Yellow Onion (chopped)

  • 1 Cup Celery (chopped)

  • 5 Whole Garlic Cloves (minced)

  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)

  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary (chopped)

  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Sage (chopped)

  • 2 Teaspoons Salt

  • 2 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock (divided)

  • 2 Whole Eggs

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
  • Spread bread cubes into an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add in the onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté until soft, about 8 minutes.
  • Add toasted bread cubes, onion mixture, fresh parsley, sage, rosemary, salt, and 1 cup of stock to a large bowl – toss to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining one cup of stock and eggs. Pour egg mixture into bread mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.

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This gluten-free and dairy-free pumpkin bread recipe is full of warm pumpkin spices topped with a sweet & delicious maple glaze. Pair it with a hot cup of cider or coffee for breakfast or a snack. A perfect Fall treat!

Pumpkin Bread With Maple Glaze

This easy and healthy pumpkin bread recipe could be one of my favorite pumpkin recipes of all time (besides my pumpkin cookies and healthy pumpkin muffins.) With a moist center, warm spices and a sweet maple glaze finish, it’s a perfect recipe for October.

What Makes Pumpkin Bread Healthy?

  • It’s full of nutrients. Pumpkin bread contains a high amount of fiber, vitamin A and C, potassium, copper, manganese, iron, B vitamins, and vitamin E. It is also high in antioxidants.

  • It’s dairy-free. I used coconut oil and vegan butter to keep the bread dairy free! Though feel free to use regular butter if you prefer.

  • Can reduce blood glucose levels. Pumpkin has been shown to improve glucose tolerance and increase the amount of insulin the body produces.

MAIN INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE Gluten-free Pumpkin Bread With Maple Glaze

  • Gluten-Free Flour: I use and recommend Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour. Whatever gluten-free flour you use, make sure it contains xanthan gum. If you’re not gluten-free, use all purpose flour instead.

  • Baking Powder / Baking Soda

  • Pumpkin Puree: Be sure to use unsweetened pumpkin puree, NOT canned pumpkin pie filling in this recipe.

  • Cinnamon

  • Coconut Sugar: Feel free to use white sugar, cane sugar, or brown sugar in place of the coconut sugar in this recipe.

  • Eggs: Bring your eggs to room temperature before using in this recipe.

  • Non-Dairy Milk: Use any non-dairy milk you’d like in this recipe! I use homemade almond milk and have always had great results. If you’re not dairy-free you can easily use cow’s milk instead.

  • Vanilla Extract

  • Maple Syrup

Other Ways to Eat Pumpkin Bread

  • For those who have a sweet tooth, pair this pumpkin bread with Nutella.

  • For those who crave something savory, you can combine the pumpkin bread with cream cheese, or cinnamon cream cheese. 

  • You can also try using apple or honey cinnamon butter. 

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze (Dairy-Free)

3 from 11 votes
Recipe by Samantha Course: Dessert, SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

16

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

50

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

This gluten-free and dairy-free pumpkin bread recipe is full of warm pumpkin spices topped with a sweet & delicious maple glaze. Pair it with a hot cup of cider or coffee for breakfast or a snack. A perfect Fall treat!

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Gluten-Free Flour

  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder

  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt

  • 1.5 Cups Pumpkin Puree

  • 1/2 Cup Coconut Sugar

  • 2 Whole Eggs

  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil

  • 1/4 Cup Non-Dairy Milk

  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

  • For the Maple Glaze:
  • 1/4 Cup Vegan Butter, melted

  • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup

  • 3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit and grease of line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, eggs, melted coconut oil, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract.
  • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
  • Transfer batter to your prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While bread cools, make the maple glaze by whisking together all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cooled pumpkin bread before slicing.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • To Store: Store leftover GF pumpkin bread covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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This vegan baked mac and cheese recipe is made with a dairy-free “cheese” sauce and topped with a delicious panko breadcrumb topping that is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

MMM, mac and cheese is one of my favorite comfort meals. Even though this isn’t the classic Kraft mac and cheese dish you might have had growing up, it sure is healthier and tastes even better! If you’re searching for last-minute dinner inspiration, this vegan mac and cheese dish is a perfect option.

MAIN Ingredients Needed TO MAKE This Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

  • Macaroni – Make sure to get 12 ounces. If you’re following this vegan recipe, use gluten-free noodles.

  • For the “Cheese” Sauce – you’ll need to grab a whole bunch of different ingredients to create a “cheese-like” sauce:
    • Olive oil
    • Yellow Onion
    • Russet Potatoes – make sure you peel and chop them!
    • Carrots
    • Garlic Cloves
    • Onion Powder
    • Vegetable Broth
    • Milk (non-dairy) – Use any plant based milk variety of your choice.
    • Nutritional Yeast (see tips) – This is an amazing ingredient for adding a cheesy flavor to the sauce!
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Lemon Juice
  • Breadcrumbs – My usual go-to is Panko breadcrumbs.

TIPS ON MAKING Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese

  • If you are not dairy-free, you can sub ½ cup of cheddar cheese (or any cheese you’d like) in place of nutritional yeast for a lightened up/veggie-packed mac & cheese. If using cheese, do not incorporate in the blender, instead add it into a pot with the sauce over low heat until the cheese melts, turn off the heat and add in your cooked pasta.

Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese (Gluten-Free)

0 from 0 votes
Recipe by Samantha Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

This vegan baked mac and cheese recipe is made with a dairy-free “cheese” sauce and topped with a delicious panko breadcrumb topping that is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 12 Ounces Macaroni, I used gluten-free

  • For the “cheese” sauce:
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

  • 1 Cup Yellow Onion, diced

  • 1 Cup Russet Potatoes, peeled & chopped

  • 1 Cup Carrots, chopped

  • 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced

  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

  • ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder

  • ½ Cup Vegetable Broth

  • ½ Cup Non-Dairy Milk

  • ½ Cup Nutritional Yeast, see Notes

  • 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard

  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice (about ½ lemon)

  • For the breadcrumb topping:
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, I used gluten-free

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit and cook macaroni in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add in the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the potatoes, carrots, garlic, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder – cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Now add in the vegetable broth, cover with a lid, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  • Once cooked, remove from the heat and let cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a blender along with the dairy-free milk, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Blend everything until completely smooth.
  • Toss vegan “cheese” sauce with pasta then transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix together breadcrumbs and olive oil in a bowl then sprinkle over top of pasta and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • Nutritional Yeast: If you are not dairy-free, you can sub ½ cup of cheddar cheese (or any cheese you’d like) in place of nutritional yeast for a lightened up/veggie-packed mac & cheese. If using cheese, do not incorporate in the blender, instead add it into a pot with the sauce over low heat until the cheese melts, turn off the heat and add in your cooked pasta.

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