This one-bowl, super moist, chocolate pumpkin loaf cake comes together in no time, and I can’t stress this enough: it is so, so good. If you’re a chocolate lover looking for a healthier Fall dessert, this has your name written all over it.
Remember how you all swooned over my Dump-It Strawberry Cobbler? Well, buckle up because I’m back with another irresistible twist that’s equally tempting. If you haven’t tried your hand at these recipes before, get ready to indulge in a dessert so effortless, it practically begs to be enjoyed all day long – from lazy summer evenings to a cheeky morning treat (don’t worry, your secret’s safe with me!).
The sun is shining, the strawberries are ripe and this dessert has your name written all over it. Seriously, you won’t believe how easy it is to create this guilt-free indulgence that’s perfect for Fourth of July festivities or any summer evening (or hey, even breakfast – no judgment here!). Just dump those juicy, vibrant strawberries into a baking dish along with a few ingredients you’re guaranteed to already have in the pantry and let the oven take care of the rest.
Could it get any better? Well, in a word, yes! This super simple version contains half the fat and sugar of a traditional cobbler and is gluten-free and dairy-free/vegan friendly so you can dig into a scrumptious dessert without a smidgen of guilt. Who said we couldn’t have our cobbler and eat it too?
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Step 1. Heat your oven to 375°F.
Step 2. Place butter in a 8×8 inch baking dish. Place dish in oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until butter has melted. Tilt the dish to ensure it is evenly coated with butter.
Step 3. Whisk together the flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl
Step 4. Add the 3/4 cup of milk and vanilla and mix. If the batter looks more like cake batter than pancake batter, thin it with another 1/4 cup or so of milk. Â
Step 5. Pour batter over the butter and don’t stir! It will be separated, that’s ok. Trust the process.
Step 6. Add strawberries evenly to the batter and top with remaining sugar.
Step 7. Bake the cobbler until it is just set and lightly golden on top and edges, 45 to 50 minutes or until bubbling and golden. It may look a bit wet, it will firm up as it cools.Â
Step 8. Cool to room temperature on a rack before scooping into shallow bowls with whipped cream or ice cream.
Step 9. Enjoy!
Please note: the consistency of the batter depends a bit on the brands of ingredients used (especially milk) as some are thicker than others. If you’re making swaps or simply using what you have on hand and are worried that your mixture is too thick, the consistency you’re aiming for is that of a pancake batter rather than that of a cake. I’ve noted in the ingredients that you may need an extra 1/4 cup of milk to thin it out!
As the name suggests, dump it all in there and bake!
It’s gluten free, and dairy free/vegan friendly!
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My Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake may be the perfect spring cake – it’s wonderful for for brunch or dessert, and it’s so easy to make that I often get the kids involved.
This year we made food the way it was meant to be made – delicious, filling and packed with flavour! In 2022, we tried new flavor combinations, different ways to prepare old classics and found some new favorites along the way.
I can’t think of a more comforting fall dessert than Cardamom Apple Crisp. It’s a wonderfully warming dessert with a jammy apple filling, packed with big flavor from cinnamon and cardamom, and sweetened just right with maple syrup. Its topping—made from rolled oats and maple syrup (which becomes caramelized as it bakes)—provides a crunchy contrast to the crisp’s moist interior.
What is the difference between a crisp, crumble and cobbler? I so often hear people refer to all fruit based desserts like this referred to as ‘crumbles’ but there are actually some distinct differences between the three! A cobbler topping is made of biscuit dough that is poured over the fruit filling. A crumble is a dessert that has a streusel-like topping made from sugar, flour and cold butter. A crisp, like this Cardamom Apple Crisp, has oats in the topping instead.
A quick note for my gluten-free friends, be sure to use gluten-free oats to avoid cross contamination if you have a sensitivity!
Serve warm with coconut whipped cream as I do, or with regular whipped cream or ice cream and you’ll be in heaven! Did I mention that this recipe is Dairy Free and Refined Sugar Free?
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Step 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2. In a large bowl, combine all the topping ingredients and mix with your hands until it starts to clump together.
Step 3. In a medium bowl, gently toss apple with the filling ingredients until combined.
Step 4. Transfer to a baking dish, cast iron skillet, or deep dish pie plate. Set aside.
Step 5. Arrange the topping evenly on the filling and bake for 45-50 minutes until the fruit is soft and bubbling and the top is golden brown.
Step 6. Serve warm with coconut whipped cream as I do, or with regular whipped cream or ice cream.
Step 7. Enjoy!
Baking is all about creating the right balance, whether that means choosing the right apples for your crisp or spices to add more depth of flavor. Apples come in a range of flavors and sweetness and the sweetness of the apple determines how much we need to sweeten the recipe. I’m a big proponent of using what’s on hand, and this week is was a mixture of Gala and Granny Smith apples, so I have added a moderate amount of maple syrup to the recipe, however if you’re using more tart apples, you may need to add a touch more maple syrup! Alternatively, if you’ve gravitated towards more sweet varieties like Golden Delicious or Gala, you may want to add a little less according to your preferences.
It’s a quintessential fall dessert that features seasonal ingredients
It’s vegan, gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free!
It has a delicious balance of crunchy and moist in every single mouthful
It’s versatile – use whatever apples you have on hand or add a mixture of seasonal fruits
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My husband Michael’s favorite dessert is Lemon Meringue Pie. It’s easy to understand, it’s a beautiful dessert that is simultaneously bright and rich with that pleasant pucker that gathers in the back of your cheeks. I make it a few times a year, canned condensed…
You’ve probably started to see pumpkins showing up in grocery stores, which means pumpkin season is here! Is it me, or does it seem to start earlier and earlier each year? I’m not complaining, though. Fall is my absolute favorite time to bake. Crisp mornings,…
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I love eating pie, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t love making fruit pies. It’s a lot of work, and often I end up disappointed with the flakiness of the crust. I have such admiration for those of you who are skilled pie bakers. Please bake one for me!
This is the type of fruit dessert I turn to year round. It is so simple to make, can be asssembled ahead and baked when you want to eat it, and is endlessly adaptable. You may remember my No-Peel Apple Almond Crisp, which is a great example of this.
Here, strawberries and rhubarb are tossed in a sweet mixture with simple spices and topped with the most delicious, crispy oat topping flecked with warm ginger. The combination is incredible, and frankly, I can’t be trusted around a whole pan of this.
If you make this strawberry rhubarb crumble, I’d love to hear from you! Message me on Instagram, or share in your stories so I can see your creations. Enjoy, my lovelies!
