Recipes, Tips, and Baking Inspiration from the Colorado Foothills

Laura shares her tested recipes and science-backed baking tips for high-altitude, gluten-free, dairy-free, and organic baking — straight from the Mountainside Bakery kitchen in Evergreen, CO. 

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White frosted cake topped with strawberries on a wooden table, with strawberries and a plate beside it

Strawberry Cake Recipe

By Mountainside Bakery • June 26, 2024
This delicious Strawberry Cake Recipe is a must try! The real strawberry puree that is added to the cake can...The post Strawberry Cake Recipe appeared first on Mountainside Bakery.
A baked pie in a metal tin on a wooden table, with a golden crust and slits on top

Vegan Pie Crust Recipe

By Mountainside Bakery • May 31, 2024
This Vegan Pie Crust Recipe works great with any pie! The recipe makes enough for a double crust pie or... The post Vegan Pie Crust Recipe appeared first on Mountainside Bakery.
Slice of yellow layer cake on a plate beside the remaining chocolate-frosted cake, with a serving knife

Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

By Mountainside Bakery • April 15, 2024
My homemade Peanut Butter Cake Recipe is delicious, especially when paired with chocolate buttercream! The cake has a great peanut... The post Peanut Butter Cake Recipe appeared first on Mountainside Bakery.
Slice of cheesecake on a dark plate with a fork, with more cake in the background

New York Style Cheesecake Recipe

By Mountainside Bakery • January 24, 2024
I am excited to share my recipe for New York Style Cheesecake! This recipe is delicious, and you can freeze... The post New York Style Cheesecake Recipe appeared first on Mountainside Bakery.
White frosted cake with chocolate garnish beside a coffee cup and spoon on a gray surface

Espresso Cake Recipe

By Mountainside Bakery • January 11, 2024
If you like coffee, you will really like this Espresso Cake Recipe! It has a great flavor with the taste... The post Espresso Cake Recipe appeared first on Mountainside Bakery.
Freshly baked golden dinner rolls in a tray, close-up view

Homemade Dinner Roll Recipe

By Mountainside Bakery • December 20, 2023
This Homemade Dinner Roll Recipe is delicious! They take a bit of time to make but they are worth the... The post Homemade Dinner Roll Recipe appeared first on Mountainside Bakery.
Glass dish of red berry jam with a spoon beside a blue checkered towel on a countertop

Simple Cranberry Sauce (no refined sugar)

By Mountainside Bakery • November 29, 2023
My Simple Cranberry Sauce recipe is a great addition to a holiday dinner, and there is no refined sugar! This... The post Simple Cranberry Sauce (no refined sugar) appeared first on Mountainside Bakery.
Whisk in a bowl of melted chocolate with chocolate shavings on a white surface

Easy Chocolate Ganache Recipe

By Mountainside Bakery • November 8, 2023
This Easy Chocolate Ganache Recipe is a great one to keep on hand! There are only two ingredients, and it... The post Easy Chocolate Ganache Recipe appeared first on Mountainside Bakery.
Chocolate cake with rosette frosting, viewed from above on a light surface with chocolate pieces nearby

Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Cake

By Mountainside Bakery • October 4, 2023
This Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Cake is a delicious allergy friendly alternative! It has a great flavor and structure... The post Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Cake appeared first on Mountainside Bakery.
Spoonful of red sauce over a bowl of red sauce on a gray surface

Raspberry Cake Filling Recipe

By Mountainside Bakery • September 26, 2023
This Raspberry Cake Filling Recipe is delicious, and only requires a few ingredients! My recipe also removes the seeds for... The post Raspberry Cake Filling Recipe appeared first on Mountainside Bakery.
Chocolate cupcake with swirled chocolate frosting on a light gray surface

Dairy Free Chocolate Frosting – DF

By Mountainside Bakery • August 24, 2023
If you are looking for a Dairy Free Chocolate Frosting, this is it! This is one of my favorite frostings,... The post Dairy Free Chocolate Frosting – DF appeared first on Mountainside Bakery.
A black bowl filled with tan paw-shaped biscuits on a wooden table

Easy No Bake Dog Treats

By Mountainside Bakery • July 20, 2023
I was recently dog sitting and decided to come up with a recipe for Easy No Bake Dog Treats! The... The post Easy No Bake Dog Treats appeared first on Mountainside Bakery.