I’m back in America! And, slowly making my way home. (I just left Yosemite today.) So there will be more recipes are coming your way soon as I re-enter the kitchen. And, I’m looking forward to baking some desserts. To kick things off here are three ideas to allow your celiac kids decorate their own desserts!
(Side Note: I’m co-hosting Fiesta Friday with the lovely Laurena @LifeDietHealth. Details below!)
#1: Sandcastle Cake
We made these as kids with our mom! I loved filling up the sandcastle mold and crushing the cookie crumbs. You can also decorate your cake with all sorts of candies too. (An adult should remove the ice cream cake from the mold because you will need warm water for this step.) Pick up the ingredients at your local grocery store because this treat is perfect for summer!
Full Directions: Sandcastle Cake
Jelly Belly Cupcakes
Did you know that jelly bellies are gluten free?! While they’re one of my staple items for a sugar rush at an airport, I meet so many celiacs who didn’t know they could enjoy this treat. While I chose to top my cupcakes with flowers, you can use jelly bellies to make any design! Let your kids’ imaginations run wild!
Full Directions: Springtime Cupcakes
Emoji Cupcakes
I’m not going to lie, this one requires A LOT of help from a grown up. (You may want to craft these up yourself as a surprise for the kids.) BUT, children seem to love these treats! I’ve seen a couple of cute faces drawn by kids as well. And, a big mess to clean up after!
While the directions are straightforward, this post will tell you what products are gluten free (and dairy free). I’m a big fan of Satin Ice fondant, and you won’t want to miss the dairy free buttercream frosting recipe either!
Full Directions: Emoji Cupcakes
Now, I wouldn’t forget to share some pictures from the last week as well. Here’s a few from Yosemite. My first stop back in the US!
That’s all from me! But, for more great recipes, stories, and more, come join us at Fiesta Friday! It’s basically a huge party in the blogosphere, started by Angie, that we all help to co-host now. There’s always great food, and you can link up a post too. Just follow some basic guidelines AND link back to the party and co-hosts. (This week that’s Laurena and me!) Your post could even be featured at the next week’s party.
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Kaila your Yosemite photos make me want to pack my rucksack again…
Thanks for co-hosting at Fiesta Friday with me 🙂 and what a delicious selection of cakes! Loving the sandcastle – I think the children would have great fun making that this weekend! 🙂 Your sand looks great – what sort of cookies did you use?
Thanks, Laurena! You can use any cookie, but I used a gluten free shortbread cookie mix! And, thanks for co-hosting with me. 🙂
Great post Kaila and welcome back. When I was just a youngster my family went to Yosemite for a vacation – beautiful area. Love the flower cupcake – what a simple, but cute idea. Thanks for co-hosting this week 🙂
Thanks! I had so much fun in Yosemite. (I may have had too much fun since I left with my finger in a splint!) Hope you’re enjoying the fiesta so far. 😀
Tasty looking treats! Thanks for co-hosting Fiesta Friday! 🙂
Awh, thanks Linda! I always love a good party. 😀
This is a very useful post!Saving it! Thanks for sharing! Happy FF
Thanks, Suchitra! Let me know if you make any of them. Happy FF!
Forget the kids, I LOVE these treats haha! Those emoji cupcakes are so cute!
Yosemite looks incredibly beautiful, there’s so many gorgeous places in America and I only ever go to one place!
Me too, Michelle! Where do you tend to go? There are loads of beautiful spots here. I just took the “Which National Park Are You?” quiz on Facebook, and apparently I’m meant to head to the Grand Canyon next. :p
What cute and creative recipes! Love the scenery too! 🙂
Thanks, Arlene! 🙂
Adults will enjoy these, too. 😀 Your Yosemite photos are so inviting – oh so beautiful place. Happy FF, Kaila. Thanks for co-hosting this week’s FF! x
I can’t remember when I was at Yosemite, was so long ago, but your beautiful photos brought back wonderful memories of hiking and camping there with my husband (BF then). Beautiful place! And I LOVE those emoji cupcakes! Thanks so much for cohosting! ❤️❤️