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    Home » Recipes » Cupcakes Recipes

    The Best Gluten Free Cupcakes

    Published: Mar 20, 2019 · Modified: Jan 29, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

    Gluten free cupcakes are perfect for any occasion from birthday parties, holidays, to graduations, and more. These easy gluten free cupcakes recipes are some of my best. I taste test each and every gluten free cupcake recipe on my blog on adults and kids to make sure they are perfect. 

    If you love desserts as much as we do, you may want to check out all of my delicious gluten free desserts!

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    • Ingredients you need to make cupcakes:
    • Turn a cake into cupcakes!
    • Dairy-free cupcakes:
    • What makes cupcakes so moist?
    • Can long can cupcakes stay fresh?
    • How do you freeze cupcakes?
    • How many cupcakes do your recipes make?
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    Everyone loves cupcakes. Cupcakes can come in so many flavors. One of the first things I missed when going gluten free was light and fluffy real tasting cupcakes.

    Each cupcake in this collection has its own unique frosting made with buttercream, cream cheese, or flavored icings.

    Some of the cupcake frosting recipes are flavored, others are more classic frosting recipes. You can easily interchange the type of frosting for any of these easy cupcake recipes.

    These cupcake recipes are perfect for birthday parties, graduation parties, weddings, bridal showers, cookouts, bake sales, or anytime you want a treat. 

    mini gluten free champagne cupcakes on a cooling rack

    Ingredients you need to make cupcakes:

    There are so many gluten free flour blends on the market. I tend to be a creature of habit and I use the same four gluten free flour blends mostly.

    It doesn't mean other brands of gluten free flour blends don't work, I bet they would work nicely in my recipes, depending on the grain to starch ratio...I just haven't used them.

    You can also see all of my Gluten Free Pantry Recommendations for more information and details on the different gluten free flours, and nut flours I like to use.

    • Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend
    • Authentic Foods MultiBlend
    • King Arthur Gluten Free Flour Blend

    Turn a cake into cupcakes!

    Cupcakes are just cake baked in a muffin tin. You can make any of my popular gluten free cake recipes into cupcakes! Just choose your flavor and enjoy!

    • This popular Gluten Free Vanilla Cake recipe is perfect for a birthday party or a wedding too!
    • If you love chocolate, this Easy Gluten Free Devil's Food Cake recipe is a winner!
    • This fancy Gluten Free Vanilla Raspberry Bundt Cake makes a beautiful cake all year round.
    • I love that this Gluten Free Orange Almond Flour Cake has almond flour for a little protein boost!

    Dairy-free cupcakes:

    Several of my gluten free cupcakes are dairy-free and all of my homemade gluten free cupcake recipes have a dairy-free option. Frosting can be made dairy-free by using vegan butter or palm shortening.

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    What makes cupcakes so moist?

    The secret to moist cupcakes is all in the mixing. The same is true of muffins. When mixing your wet and dry cupcake ingredients together, it is critical not to overmix your cupcake batter. Mix until "just mixed" so the air bubbles are not deflated in the mixing. This will help your cupcakes turn out light and fluffy, and super moist!

    Can long can cupcakes stay fresh?

    Gluten free cupcakes will stay fresh for 2-3 days if you seal them in an airtight container. Don't frost the cupcakes until you are ready to serve them. If you want to store them longer, I highly recommend freezing the cupcakes.

    How do you freeze cupcakes?

    To freeze cupcakes, wrap each individually in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped cupcakes into a freezer bag and freeze. To defrost, remove one from the freezer and allow to thaw. Frost when the cupcakes are thawed out.

    How many cupcakes do your recipes make?

    My cupcake recipes tend to make 12 cupcakes. If you need more than this, just double one of the recipes.

    The Best Gluten Free Cupcakes

    The best gluten free cupcakes for any party. Many cupcakes are not only gluten free, but dairy free as well!

    Easy Gluten Free Lemon Filled Cupcakes

    If you love cupcakes, wait until you try these light and fluffy lemon curd filled cupcakes!! Top with a buttercream or cream cheese frosting and shredded coconut.

    Super Chocolaty Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes

    These super chocolaty Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes are topped with a homemade chocolate buttercream frosting. Perfect for choco-holics!

    Easy Gluten Free Lemon Cupcakes with Lemonade Icing

    Fresh Lemon is the star in this easy Gluten Free Lemon Cupcakes recipe. Topped with a lemonade icing...these cupcakes are great all year round.

    Gluten Free Mocha Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting

    Coffee and chocolate collide into the perfect mocha flavors in this Gluten Free Mocha Cupcakes recipe. Topped with a mocha buttercream frosting.

    Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

    These Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes are stealthy. Don't tell your kids they are healthy and they will gobble them up. Topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting.

    The Best Gluten Free Coconut Cupcakes

    If you love coconut, these gluten free coconut cupcakes are a wonderful treat. Topped with a cream cheese frosting.

    Gluten Free Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

    Kids will love these gluten free pink lemonade cupcakes with a lemonade buttercream frosting!

    Easy Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

    Simple and delicious, this Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes recipe is a classic. Top with vanilla or chocolate frosting.

    Mini Gluten Free Champagne Cupcakes

    If you need a special cupcake recipe, these Gluten Free Champagne Cupcakes are perfect. Enjoy for New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, or anytime you have a special celebration.

    Gluten Free Caramel Cupcakes

    If you love caramel, or even salted caramel, these Gluten Free Caramel Cupcakes with a Homemade Caramel Buttercream Frosting are a delicious cupcake to make! Mouthwatering and hard to resist!

    Fluffy Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes

    These light and fluffy Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes are topped with a creamy cinnamon buttercream frosting. They are absolutely incredible.

    Easy Gluten Free Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting

    No holiday is complete without cupcakes. These Gluten Free Eggnog Cupcakes are sure to please even the pickiest eater. Full of eggnog flavor bliss.

    Crazy Good Gluten Free Churros Cupcakes

    If you love cinnamon, these Gluten Free Churros Cupcakes are for you. Delicious gluten free cinnamon cupcakes are delicious anytime.

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    1. Tina McCarthy

      June 11, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      When using the Authentic flour, do you cut back to 3/4C per C of flour (as requested on bag) or use in 1:1 in your recipes?

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        June 12, 2021 at 10:29 am

        Hi Tina, I used it 1:1 since it was already a gluten free recipe. The cutting back is when you want to sub it for a gluten flour.

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