{ Friday’s Favorites – 4th of July Dessert }

**This article had run last year and I just couldn’t resist running it again this year – what a tasty treat!  Enjoy!**

Are you ready to celebrate the 4th of July? We are in the Cooper house and can’t wait to celebrate with this delicious dessert, Gluten-Free Pound Cake with berries, whipped cream and yogurt. There really is nothing more sweet to me than a red, white and blue dessert on our American holidays and this year, 4th of July is really no exception.

I decided to test out a recipe with Brenna and her friend Madi for a gluten-free pound cake. I bought some berries, some whipped cream and some yogurt, all the ingredients needed for the gluten-free pound cake and we were off to the kitchen. As I have transitioned to a gluten-free lifestyle, due to swollen joints and just not feeling well after eating gluten, I have found that there is a lot of testing into what gluten-free recipes work and what pre-made products are good. I mean this is kind of like any other thing in life, but the gluten-free world has fewer options and sometimes products and recipes can be too bland or mealy tasting. Well, look no further for a tasty treat for this summer than what is listed below.

I have to say that cooking with Brenna is one of my favorite activities. I like watching her measure and taste and mix and enjoy cooking as much as I do; it is one of my favorite memories growing up with my Mom and Nana.  And to add sweet Madi into the mix was a cherry on top of this already fun moment! Brenna, Madi and I had a blast putting this recipe together.

And OH MY GOODNESS!! How tasty!! I would recommend getting your workout done before you eat this (or plan for a workout after – see butter and milk contents below), but it was worth every calorie consumed. When ate it up and brought some down to a neighbor friend who is also gluten-free. I have to say that I splurged and added both yogurt and whip cream to my dessert. Yummy!!  Do you have a favorite 4th of July recipe?  Leave it on my Facebook page, under this post!

Find out more about how I am “Capturing Life’s Beautiful Moments” in my All Natural Light Studio and On Location as the Augusta GA Newborn Photographer and Augusta GA Family Photographer in the greater Augusta, GA area by visiting my website www.MaryBethsPhotography.com.