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Persian Almond Rose Cake

October 16, 2018 by Melissa

Persian Almond Rose Cake // gluten free // treatswithatwist.com

Persian Almond Rose Cake is one of those cakes you’ll love even if you typically only eat cake for the frosting. Trust me, I get it, I’m a frosting shots girl. Cake is usually that thing that’s holding the frosting up off the plate. But this cake is more of a snacking situation. A delicate bite you wash down with tea. It’s basically a sandwich…don’t quote me on that. With delicate flavors of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cake and Cupcakes Tagged With: almond, cake, dessert, gluten-free, lemon, persian, rose, rosewater

Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake

February 5, 2018 by Melissa

Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake // gluten free // treatswithatwist.com

My Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake is a quick play on my favorite Grapefruit Upside Down Olive Oil Cake. I’ve packed it into a loaf pan for easy slicing and eating and changed it up just slightly. The resulting cake is fun, bright, not overly sweet, and will have you reaching for slices for breakfast, snack and dessert! This cake is gluten-free, naturally sweetened and dairy-free. First of all, … [Read more...]

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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Pecans

December 15, 2017 by Melissa

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Pecans // gluten free// treatswithatwist.com

My Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Pecans is the perfect way to ring in a winter birthday. A sensible 9” single layer, this cake will feed a small happy group. I’ve cut back the sugar in the three parts of the cake so you don’t end up in a coma after your slice, and you’ll be going back for more! Did I mention it’s gluten-free? Another year, another cake. This cake was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cake and Cupcakes Tagged With: birthday, cake, carrot cake, cream cheese, giveaway, gluten-free, pecans

Pumpkin Texas Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Icing

September 13, 2017 by Melissa

Pumpkin Texas Sheet Cake // gluten free // treatswithatwist.com

I’m opening my first can of pumpkin for the season for this Pumpkin Texas Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Icing! This cake is gluten free, but it’s definitely a sweet treat! Cinnamon, pumpkin and brown butter are the stand out flavors here and the perfect way to ring in Fall! I have a HUGE confession: I’ve never made a Texas Sheet Cake before. Nope, never. In fact, I’m pretty sure I’ve only … [Read more...]

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Grapefruit Upside Down Olive Oil Cake

February 26, 2017 by Melissa

Grapefruit Upside Down Olive Oil Cake // gluten free // treatswithatwist.com

My Grapefruit Upside Down Olive Oil Cake is what winter cake dreams are made of. It’s light and full of subtle, bright flavors; sweet and moist from layers of real grapefruit baked right in. Creating a layer of swirling grapefruit is calming and fun, and the result is beautiful. This cake is gluten-free, sweetened with only natural sweeteners, and needs no icing or frostings. You’ll want one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cake and Cupcakes Tagged With: cake, gluten-free, grapefruit, olive oil

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