Somewhere in the early 20th century, the biscuit version of shortcake became less popular in North America and many came to know strawberry shortcake instead to mean a small sponge cake topped with whipped cream and strawberries even though sponge cake is not a shortcake at all! To create the sponge version, prepare a double…
Author: nicolelibela
Strawberry Shortcake (Traditional)
These are deceptively delicious! They are similar to a tea biscuit or scone and the perfect base for soaking up strawberry juice and whipped cream. Ingredients 2 cups flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2/3 cup Earth Balance 1 cup soy milk Yield: 10-12 biscuits. Preheat oven to…
Zucchini or Carrot Bread
I used carrots and was very happy with the results. The dates are really delicious in this quick bread but if you don’t have any around, raisins would substitute just fine. The recipe calls for a lot of maple syrup which ends up making this a very expensive treat. I might fiddle with the recipe…
Toffee Cereal Cookies
I was very intrigued by this recipe after having made grandma’s Lincoln Crisps. What would cornflakes do in a cookie alongside oats, raisins, pecans and TOFFEE?? The only trick was finding non-dairy toffee candies, but after a bit of research I learned that the Chimes brand makes a delicious coconut based version with sea salt….
Lincoln Crisps
I was very intrigued when I first saw this recipe – it calls for nuts, cornflakes and shredded coconut? And no flour? Well – they turned out a lot like a coconut macaroon and are likewise gluten free (provided you purchase gluten free corn flakes). Ingredients 3 egg whites, beaten stiffly 1 cup fine sugar…
Chocolate Drop Cookies
These cookies are very reminiscent of brownies – They would be a great after school snack with a glass of oat or other dairy alternative beverage. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups of sifted flour 1 cup coarse chopped nuts (I used walnuts) 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 oz unsweetened…
Carrot Pineapple Cake
This was a moist-yet-light cake, perfect for a pick-me-up afternoon snack. I served this with sour cream frosting. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 2/3 cup cooking oil 2 eggs 1 cup finely shredded carrots 1/2 cup…
Sour “Cream” Frosting
This is a delicious alternative to a cream “cheese” style frosting – it will likely be a thinner frosting which I really like for letting drip over the edges of my carrot pineapple cake. Ingredients 1/2 cup Earth balance at room temperature 1 tbsp vanilla 3/4 cup Sour Supreme 4-5 cups icing sugar, sifted pinch…
Cinnamon Bread
This was a huge hit in our house. This is another of Grandma Donna’s recipes where I was pleasantly surprised by the result of a few simple ingredients. The crust is a bit sweet and crunchy but the inside is soft and moist and the top is very reminiscent of a cinnamon bun. This would…
Peach Crisp (Gluten Free)
It’s peach season! I always love this time of year where delicious fresh peaches are abundant. We love them fresh, in jams, sauces, pies, cakes, and crisps! I adapted this recipe to be gluten free to accommodate the dietary restrictions of a friend we were having over for a visit. Topping Ingredients 1 cup almond…
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