Super Easy Pumpkin Bread- gluten free of course!

 

Super Easy Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

• 1  box gluten free yellow cake mix
• 1 3.4 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs

• Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.  Spray an 8-9 inch loaf pan with Pam. This bread will expand quite a bit when baking so make sure the pan is the appropriate size and not smaller than an 8-9 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients except for the cake mix and mix with an electric mixer on medium until well combined.
  • Add in the cake mix and mix on medium until well combined.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again for about 30 seconds.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F for approximately 65 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the middle will come out with a few moist crumbs on it or clean.
  • Cool this bread completely before cutting. If it's cut too warm, it may fall apart when you pick up a slice.
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Apple Cider Cupcakes with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Buttercream

I had run across a recipe for these cuppeycakes on Facebook. I knew I had to make them. Of course I can't just follow a recipe, I have to put my own spin on it. This is MY version of the recipe I ran across. They are GOOD!! Like.....I may of had 2 for breakfast good.

Apple Cider Cupcakes with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Buttercream- Gluten Free

Ingredients

• Cupcakes:
• 2 eggs
• 1⅔ cup GF Flour
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/3 cup apple sauce
• ⅔ cup sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. Pie Spice (cinnamon will also work)
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla

• Frosting:
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3 cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 1 tsp Pie Spice (cinnamon will also work)
• 2 tbsp apple cider
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Cupcakes:

Cream together butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer). Add the eggs, vanilla and apple sauce. Mix until fully incorporated.

Whisk together all of the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the apple cider and the mixture of dry ingredients, alternating between the two, slowly incorporating them into the butter/sugar/egg mixture.

Line standard muffin/cupcake tin with paper or foil liners.

Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake at 350º for 17-19 minutes. Bake until toothpick or skewer inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

Frosting:

Whip butter, brown sugar, pie spice, and vanilla together with a mixer until light and fluffy.

Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until incorporated.

Add apple cider until you reach desired consistency (more for thinner frosting).

Transfer to piping bag and frost each cupcake once they have cooled.

Easy Peasy Apple Dump Cake

Fall is here! That means comfort food to me. I love it when my house is warm from the oven being on & the smell of cinnamon filling the house.....ahhh! This recipe is easy & fits the season perfectly.

Easy Peasy Apple Dump Cake

Ingredients 

3C. Diced apples (about 4 large apples)
1/3 C. Sugar
2T. Lemon Juice
1 Box yellow gluten free cake mix
1Tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Pie Spice
1/2 C. Buttermilk (1tsp lemon juice to regular milk as a substitute )
8 T. Butter thinly sliced or grated

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350 deg. Spread the apples over the bottom of a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Toss apples with sugar, spices, lemon juice, & 2T. of cake mix. Top with butter & remaining cake mix. Pour buttermilk over the top & sprinkle with extra cinnamon if you wish. Bake at 350* for about 35-45 minutes until the top is slightly golden and the apples are hot and bubbly. Serve with vanilla ice cream for extra yumminess.

Dice apples & place in bottom of pan

Toss apples with sugar, spices, lemon juice, & small amount of cake mix

Top with butter, remaining cake mix, buttermilk, & sprinkle with cinnamon 

Cook until apples are tender & cake is fluffy & golden

Apple Cider Doughnut Belgian Waffles......yes I just said that!

I was in the mood for breakfast for supper. I hope I am not the only person who does this. I have a friend who calls this "brinner".

     I had seen an apple cider pancake recipe on Pinterest. However, I am more of a waffle girl....so I took the inspired recipe and made it easier...and made it into waffles!! I would have to say that these waffles were quite yummy!

Apple Cider Doughnut Belgian Waffles

1 1/2 C. Gluten Free Pantry Pancake and Waffle Mix (or your favorite mix)
1 C. Apple Cider
1 Egg
3T Butter
1/2 tsp. Pie Spice

Instructions:
Mix the ingredients together. Be sure there are no lumps. Using a belgian waffle maker, pour about 1/2 cup of batter onto the griddle. (be sure to read the instructions for your specific machine) Cook until the waffles are a crispy brown color (or until the light turns off if your model has this great feature). Top with your favorite toppings such as applesauce, butter, or syrup. Serve warm. This makes 5-6 waffles

Mix the yummy ingredients

Place 1/2 cup of batter into the waffle iron

Cook until crispy and brown

Serve with your favorite toppings.....enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this yummy recipe as much as I did.......it of course can also be made for breakfast !!

-Jessica