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Lemon Olive Oil Cookies

May 23, 2016 By Becky 30 Comments

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 Lemon Olive Oil Cookies (Gluten free, Grain free, Dairy free)

These lemon olive oil cookies come together quickly and are free of gluten, grains, and dairy. The olive oil won’t assert its flavor in the finished cookies, but helps produce a tender, delicate crumb.

It’s Monday, but these lemon olive oil cookies can help ease the pain. They’re bright, chewy, and irresistible. They’re delicious right out of the oven or the next morning, when they fit right in at breakfast by masquerading as extra-tasty mini scones. They’re good with or without the glaze; you can make them with Meyer or regular lemons. The only way to go wrong with these cookies would be to not make them at all.

Lemon Olive Oil Cookies (Gluten free, Grain free, Dairy free)

This is one of those cookie recipes where you basically just stir all the ingredients together in a bowl. You can even use a fork. The hardest part by far is zesting and juicing the lemons, and I find that fun. The smell of the lemon oils released from the peel is reward enough for me. (Wait, I take that back. I actually also need there to be cookies. Cookies are the best reward!)

When I make these without the glaze, I roll the balls of dough in a little raw sugar before baking them to give the outsides a little extra texture. If you’re planning to glaze them, you can skip that step.

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Filed Under: dessert, gluten free, recipe, vegetarian Tagged With: cookies, dairy free, glaze, grain free, lemon, olive oil

Chocolate Doughnuts with Cherry Cheesecake Glaze

April 24, 2015 By Becky 4 Comments

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Chocolate Doughnuts with Cherry Cheesecake Glaze (Gluten free, Grain free)
These chocolate doughnuts with cherry cheesecake glaze are gluten free, grain free, and baked instead of fried, but you won’t feel like you’re missing out! They’re the perfect treat for any occasion.
 
It’s Friday! Paleo chocolate doughnuts with cherry cheesecake glaze, anyone?
I, for one, am super pumped about the color of this all-natural magenta glaze. It’s all about eating the rainbow, and aside from red cabbage, those purple hues can be kind of hard to find!
You may be surprised that this vibrant shade is all thanks to a mere handful of SIX frozen cherries (and, full disclosure, a tiiiiny bit of post-processing in Lightroom).
Chocolate Doughnuts with Cherry Cheesecake Glaze (Gluten free, Grain free)
When I came up with the idea of a cherry cheesecake glaze for doughnuts, I was excited for it be pink. I was really surprised, though, when I ended up with this lovely shade of fuschia! The color may depend on the kind of cherries you use–I always buy frozen dark sweet cherries at Whole Foods (even though they’re called sweet cherries, there’s no sugar added) because I love to put them in smoothies, but my new favorite use for them is this delicious glaze.

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Filed Under: dessert, gluten free, paleo, recipe Tagged With: baking, cheesecake, cherry, chocolate, cream cheese, doughnuts, glaze, grain free, primal

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

April 14, 2014 By Becky 52 Comments

 
This grain-free lemon olive oil cake is easy to whip up and is perfect for feeding a crowd. It’s my go-to paleo cake recipe!
 
Passover starts tonight, and if you have your big seder this evening, I realize I may be getting this dessert idea out too late.  However, it never hurts to have a delicious kosher for Passover snack cake on hand for days 2-8, right?  
 
Lemon Olive Oil Cake (Paleo, Grain-free, Kosher for Passover) acalculatedwhisk.com
 
This grain-free lemon olive oil cake would also be perfect for Easter–since I celebrate both holidays, I’m planning on making this again next weekend and dressing it up with some eggs and/or bunnies.
 
Lemon Olive Oil Cake (Paleo, Grain-free, Kosher for Passover) acalculatedwhisk.com

This cake is delicious: moist, tender, and perfectly lemony.  I couldn’t taste the olive oil, but I think it adds some hard-to-pinpoint depth to the overall flavor of the cake, and it’s nice to know you’re baking with a healthy, dairy-free cooking fat.  

The glaze is cashew-based, but I worked hard to make honey and lemon the prominent flavors, so I think people who don’t know cashews are the main ingredient won’t be able to figure it out.

Lemon Olive Oil Cake (Paleo, Grain-free, Kosher for Passover) acalculatedwhisk.com

I’ve made this lemon olive oil cake countless times for dinner parties, birthdays, and all manner of holidays, and it never fails to please. No one can tell that it’s gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and paleo friendly, and everyone is surprised to hear it’s made from extra virgin olive oil. I hope you’ll give it a try!

Chag sameach and happy Easter, if you’re celebrating one of those holidays, and happy (finally) spring if you’re not.

 

Lemon Olive Oil Cake (Gluten free, Grain free, Dairy free)

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Yield: 10-12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This grain-free lemon olive oil cake is easy to whip up and is perfect for feeding a crowd. It's my go-to paleo cake recipe!

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups lightly packed almond flour
  • 3/4 cup tapioca starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice*
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest*

For the glaze:

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice*
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup cashews, soaked in water for 1-2 hours and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest*
  • 2-3 tablespoons water (or more as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F, and thoroughly grease a large (12-cup capacity) bundt pan with olive oil. Place the pan on a baking sheet.
  2. To make the cake, whisk together the almond flour, tapioca starch, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together all the wet ingredients and the lemon zest in a medium bowl or two-cup measuring cup. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and stir until well-combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and put the pan (along with the baking sheet that's underneath it--this is just for ease of transport) in the oven. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the middle is set and a toothpick comes out almost clean (a few small crumbs are okay, but no goo). Cool for about 30 minutes in the pan, then carefully run a thin knife around the inner and outer edges of the cake to loosen it. You can try to invert it onto a plate at this point if it seems loose, but it might need a little bit more cajoling. If it does, place it in the freezer for 30-40 minutes, then dip the bottom of the pan into a bowl of very hot water for about 30 seconds. Invert the cake onto a plate, and it should slide right out.
  3. To make the glaze, combine all ingredients in your blender, or in a large bowl if you plan to use an immersion blender. Process until smooth, adding water as necessary to achieve a pourable consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake (I transferred my glaze to a ziptop bag, snipped off a corner, and drizzled it on from the bag). Slice and serve!

Notes

*I got enough juice and zest for both the cake and the glaze from two lemons, but I'd recommend having a third lemon on hand just in case.

Recommended Products

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  • Bob's Red Mill Super-Fine Gluten Free Almond Flour, 3 Pound
    Bob's Red Mill Super-Fine Gluten Free Almond Flour, 3 Pound
  • California Olive Ranch Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 25.4 oz each (Pack of 2)
    California Olive Ranch Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 25.4 oz each (Pack of 2)
  • Rodelle Gourmet Extract, Vanilla, 8 Ounce
    Rodelle Gourmet Extract, Vanilla, 8 Ounce
  • Bob's Red Mill Tapioca Flour - 16 Ounce - 2 Pk
    Bob's Red Mill Tapioca Flour - 16 Ounce - 2 Pk
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 pieces Serving Size: 1 piece
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 355Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 167mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 3gSugar: 25gProtein: 8g

The nutrition label provided is an estimate for informational purposes only and may not be accurate. I am not a nutritionist or medical professional.

© Becky Winkler
 
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