Carol Fenster’s Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Cake

Think chocolate cake and spa don’t belong in the same sentence? This is my gluten-free version from a cake served at the famed Rancho La Puerta Spa & Resort in Tecate, Mexico, where the food is superb, the climate is perfect, and you wonder why it took you so long to discover this gem. The […]

Carol Fenster’s Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes are very popular, so here is your gluten-free version to enjoy. With a mild chocolate flavor―but brazenly red―they are especially gorgeous when dressed up with a fluffy white frosting and a cute garnish, such as the raspberries and mint leaves in this photo. Serve them at parties and your guests will be […]

Carol Fenster’s Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Fudge Torte

Decadent gluten‐free chocolate cake with no dairy or eggs? You bet! Rich, dense, and fudgy… this dessert satisfies your need for chocolate. I always say…“there’s no such thing as too much chocolate,” and this rich, fudgy, decadent delight proves it. Perfect for gluten-free vegan guests, but everyone will enjoy it. It freezes well, too.

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Carol Fenster’s Chocolate Cake

This was my mother’s chocolate cake recipe that I ate all the years I was growing up, so when I became gluten-free it was the first recipe I converted. It is a small cake, but sometimes that’s just what you want. It is extraordinarily versatile, so dress it up with a dusting of powdered sugar, […]

Carol Fenster’s Chocolate Brownies

Decadent chocolate brownies, warm and chewy, with or without frosting. Is there any better dessert? Serve them plain, dusted with powdered sugar, slathered with chocolate frosting…..or make brownie sundaes with a scoop of ice cream and fudge sauce. Yumm…! If you use oil, they will be moister than if you use butter/buttery spread.

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Carol Fenster’s Basic Cake

This basic little cake, with just a hint of lemon, is just like the little black dress. It is so versatile; you can serve it plain or dressed up. Bake it in shapes, such as the heart-shapes in the photo, or as cupcakes, or make a layer cake with your favorite frosting — chocolate, vanilla, […]

Carol Fenster’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies and milk; the all-American treat. Easy to make and delicious to eat. Mix up a batch today and enjoy. For evenly-sized cookies, use an ice-cream scoop to portion out the dough so all cookies bake at the same speed.

¼ cup cold butter or buttery spread ¾ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup granulated sugar […]