Simple and delicious gluten free and dairy-free lemon cupcakes are a great snack cake your family will love. These gluten free lemon cupcakes are topped with a dairy-free icing that adds a whole new dimension to how they taste.
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Our lemon tree is overflowing right now and we have to keep picking lemons off the tree to prevent the heavy fruit-filled branches from breaking off the tree. These gluten free dairy free moist lemon cupcakes are a delicious way to celebrate lemon flavor.
You can also celebrate all things lemon with this incredible Gluten Free Lemon Pound Cake recipe!
We are not the only lemon tree owners and we are all getting desperate. Our neighborhood is famous for pawning lemons off on unsuspecting people walking down our street. It is almost creepy ๐ .
(Just imagine someone in a dark alley whispering ppssst...want lemons??)
You are in for a special treat if you love lemons as much as we do. Check out all of these incredible Gluten Free Lemon Desserts!
Can we get in trouble for stalking people?
Well, I am going to apologize in advance, you are going to see a lot of new lemon recipes coming in the next month. You will see already I have already created this delicious Gluten Free Lemon Tart and Gluten Free Lemon Bundt Cake, so we are off to the right start with easy lemon recipes.
This gluten free lemon recipe is homemade, from scratch. Store-bought gluten free cupcakes are never as good. I made this cupcake recipe really easy to follow so you can make these quickly.
Instructions:
Add your dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend. In a separate bowl, add the wet ingredients and mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just "barely mixed". If you overmix the cupcake batter, your cupcakes will not turn out so light and fluffy.
You mix up your ingredients and spoon the cupcake batter into a muffin tin to bake. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until done.
Allow your cupcakes to cool on a cooling rack, then drizzle on the icing. These gluten free lemon cupcakes have a wonderful lemonade icing drizzle making them so refreshing. Dig in!!
Here is a handy tutorial to zest your lemons for this recipe. It is so easy, but sometimes seeing photos helps make the process easier :-).
Can you use bottled lemon juice?
You definitely can, but fresh lemons are usually better tasting.
What gluten free flour blend?
This is tough. Sometimes it does matter. Gluten free baking is like a chemistry experiment and every gluten free flour behaves differently when combined with other gluten free flours.
I love Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten free flour blend, King Arthur's Gluten Free Measure for Measure, and Authentic Foods Gluten Free Multiblend in this recipe.
I have tested two gluten free flour blends in this recipe. I liked King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend. This doesn't mean other blends won't work, I just haven't tested any others. Try to avoid flour blends that are high in starch.
As always, if your blend does not contain Xanthan Gum, you will need to add 1 teaspoon.
Can you use lemon frosting instead of the lemonade icing?
Of course! Top these fluffy gluten free cupcakes however you like. They even taste good with no frosting or icing!
More Delicious Lemon Dessert Recipes to Try:
Tools:
- An easy muffin pan ensures your cupcakes are cooked evenly.
- This gluten free flour guarantees these cupcakes are light and fluffy.
๐ Recipe
Gluten Free Lemon Cupcakes with Lemonade Icing
Easy gluten free lemon cupcakes with a lemonade icing.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cup gluten free flour blend, (*Note, my flour blend has xanthan gum included. If yours doesn't, add 1 teaspoon.)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups almond milk
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- tablespoon lemon zest to top cupcakes with
- For Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a cupcake tin with paper cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients.
- Whisk to blend.
- In a medium bowl, add all wet ingredients and whisk.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well.
- Use a soup scoop to pour batter into each cupcake liner.
- Sprinkle top with lemon zest.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until done.
- Allow to cool.
- Mix glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
- Drizzle over cupcakes.
Notes
Mix your cupcake batter until it is just barely mixed, it will help make your cupcakes lighter and fluffier.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 333Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 124mgCarbohydrates: 61gFiber: 1gSugar: 33gProtein: 5g
Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
One more delicious dessert...because you can never have enough dessert!
Karen
Iโm not able to have coconut products nor almond milk. Do you think I could use canola oil and rice milk?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Karen, what gluten free flour blend will you use? Sometimes canola and oils can affect certain flour blends.
myra
hi,
do you use coconut oil in liquid form or coconut oil - like butter? iโm meaning to try this for the weekend. my coconut oil is solid like a butter - so iโm not sure if i need to buy a coconut oil in liquid form.
thanks!
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Myra, you want to melt the coconut oil first :-). I do this in the microwave.
Tiffany Barnes
Is it 1/4 c melted coconut oil or 1/4 c coconut oil measured first, then melted?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Tiffany, that is the melted amount.
Tiffany Barnes
Thank you. I just finished making these and they turned out very dense. They arenโt risen nearly as high as the ones in your pictures. Also, I canโt taste any lemon. I used fresh lemon juice, but all I can taste is the coconut oil. Iโm wondering if you have any thoughts on why I only taste the coconut oil? What brand do you use? I followed the recipe exactly. I used Krusteaz flour instead of the 1 to 1 since I couldnโt find that brand. It already had the xanthan gum. Thanks for your help.
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Tiffany, I have never used Krusteaz flour mix before so I looked up the ingredients. I notice it has no starch in the mix, just a lot of gluten free flours. Starch is what gives these a more fluffy texture so I am thinking this is why your cupcakes were denser. I use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF Blend or King Aruthur's Measure for Measure mostly.
Deeanna
Do you know if this recipe could be baked into a layer cake instead of cupcakes? Usually cupcake and cake recipes are interchangeable but Iโm still fairly new at gluten free baking and wasnโt sure. Thanks!
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Deeanna, I am sure you could make a cake. I have a lemon cake recipe on the blog too if you want to make that one instead. They have a very similar flavor. Just put lemon cake into the search bar on the right.
Marsha
These cupcakes look absolutely delicious!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Marsha ๐
lisa
These are perfect for a brunch I'm planning with some friends who are staying away from gluten! Can't wait to taste them!
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you like them as much as we do Lisa, thanks for stopping by.
Kamala
Hi
We loved your Strawberry Muffins (I used a bit less sugar) and so I'm going to make these cupcakes for my son's bday this week. Which milk- almond or coconut - do you prefer?
Thanks!
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Kamala, I am so glad you liked the strawberry muffins. I liked these muffins with almond milk, and I tend to use it more often in baking. I hope your son has a great birthday ๐
Marcy Johnson
Will using regular milk (2%) make any dramatic changes or can it be used interchangeably?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Marcy, regular milk should be fine.
Kristi Geere
Hi Sandi. I'm a little confused. I see a lot of comments on the use of the coconut milk in this recipe, but you only list coconut oil and not milk as an ingredient. Should it be coconut milk and not oil? Thanks!
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Kristi, thank you for your note. This was a while ago, but there were quite a few people who wanted to use coconut milk instead of the almond milk to make these nut free. You can use either almond or coconut milk. I hope this helps. Sandi
Tiffany
Hi there, I'm looking forward to trying these for my daughters birthday, but just wanted to double check if you use regular coconut milk or canned? TIA ๐
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Tiffany, I used coconut milk from a can. I hope your daughter has a great birthday ๐
Jan Reikowsky
Hi! My 17 year old daughter found your site and we are really excited to try these! She is also curious about the calorie count in this recipe and your other recipes. Thanks!
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Jan, I do need to find a way to do this. My recipe plug in doesn't do this. I would highly suggest doing this through a free app like My Fitness Pal. Their calorie counter is really easy to use. I am so glad you will be trying some of my recipes. Please let me know how they turn out ๐
Kelly
Hello, these look so yummy!! Is there a substitution for
almond milk? My husband has a nut allergy so I wouldn't
be able to use almond milk ?. Please help because I would love to make these for him ?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Kelly, go ahead and use coconut milk. I substitute back and forth with this all of the time. Thank you so much for stopping by ๐
Laura
I am so excited to make these for my Grandma's 80th birthday party! They look divine. How many cupcakes can be made from 1 batch?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Laura, I ended up with 15 cupcakes with this recipe. I hope you have a great birthday party!!
Julia @ Swirls and Spice
Springtime = lemon time! Love these cupcakes!
Cassidy @ Cassidy's Craveable Creations
You have the best looking recipes!! Thanks for linking up again at Gluten Free Wednesdays ๐
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Cassidy ๐
Arman @ thebigmansworld
Sandi. When I come visit SF this year, I'm not going to go to any of the restaurants on my bucket list. I'm just camping out in your kitchen. Sorry.
Sandi Gaertner
LOL stop by anytime ๐ Also, check out my database of Bay Area restaurants' safe gluten handling procedures on my site.
Jeanne Leder
YUM! These look so good! I'll take some of your lemons! You want to ship them to Oregon? There's nothing like lemons ripened on the tree! I have a small problem though about making these muffins - if I make them, my daughter can't eat any, because of her intolerance to citrus. I do have some Meyer lemons right now that I bought - would they work in this recipe?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Jeanne, I think Meyer lemons will be fine if she doesn't react to those. Thank you ๐
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily
I wish I had that 'problem'! I have to pay $1 for 2 lemons and we go through a ton of lemons here!
I adore these cupcakes and love that they are so healthy!
Sandi Gaertner
Well, if you are in the Bay Area...I can send lemons your way ๐
Barb
Why not squeeze them and freeze in one lemon portions for later use? They would be very handy later on as they are expensive at the market.
Sandi Gaertner
What a fabulous idea...thank you Barb!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
I love these lovelies! Our lemons are almost gone, but would be great to grab a few more for these cupcakes!
Leah
A lemon tree? I'm so jealous! You can send some my way ๐ These cupcakes look divine, and I can't wait to see more lemon recipes in the future. I'm a sucker for citrus.
Sandi Gaertner
Wish I could send some...it is almost comical at this point how many lemons we have.
Catherine
Dear Sandi, these cupcakes sound lovely. How wonderful it must be to have a lemon tree! I would love one. Lemon desserts are one of my (many!) favorites - but they are up there at the top of the list. I would love one of these cupcakes. xo, Catherine
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Catherine ๐
Sarah
What a beautiful cupcake. We love anything lemon around here, I can't wait to try these!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Sarah ๐
Elle @ Only Taste Matters
You have no need to apologize because you can never have to many lemon recipes. These look like a fantastic start!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Elle...need any lemons?
Nicole Neverman
These cupcakes sound absolutely delightful! Love the almond and coconut milk combination ๐
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Nicole ๐
peter @feedyoursoultoo
Beautiful. Love the lemon.
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Peter ๐
Kim @ 2justByou
I'm such a huge lemon fan! These look fabulous.
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Kim. Wish you were closer so I could pawn some lemons off on you ๐
Dan from Platter Talk
These beauties could not look any better or more delicious; stellar job on yet another tantalizing post!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Dan ๐
Erren @ Erren's Kitchen
These look amazing! Thanks so much for sharing! ๐
Linda (Meal Planning Maven)
Your cupcakes are absolutely beautiful and perfect for spring celebrations!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Linda...want some lemons??