Easy Gluten Free Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
These soft, flavorful gluten free cupcakes are topped with a smooth buttercream frosting and made from simple pantry staples. A perfect dessert for birthdays, school events, or everyday indulgence without the gluten, gums, or fuss.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- electric mixer or hand mixer
- muffin tin
- paper liners
- piping bag or butter knife
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups gluten free 1:1 baking flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup neutral oil or melted butter
- ¾ cup milk or non-dairy milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter or vegan butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2–3 tbsp milk or non-dairy milk (for frosting consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, oil or melted butter, milk, sugar, and vanilla until combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to hydrate the flour.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each ¾ full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- To make frosting: beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar. Add vanilla and 2–3 tbsp milk, then beat until fluffy and spreadable.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with a piping bag or butter knife. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
To make dairy-free, use vegan butter and a non-dairy milk like almond or oat. Let the batter rest 10 minutes before baking for best texture. These cupcakes freeze well, frosted or not, and travel great for parties or lunchboxes.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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