Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes
with vanilla frosting
Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes
Soft, light, fluffy, and sweet, my Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes are a lovely simple treat that everyone will love, especially with the dreamy frosting. Super-simple to make with just a few basic ingredients!
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HOW TO MAKE IT
Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes
YIELD
12 cupcakes
TYPE
Gluten Free
TIME
30 minutes
COURSE
Dessert
FOR THE CUPCAKES: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 egg at room temperature 1/2 cup whole milk 1 1/3 cup gluten-free 1:1 baking flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt
FOR THE FROSTING: 1 cup butter, softened 4 – 5 cups powdered sugar 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 2 – 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon salt
COMBINE THE WET INGREDIENTS
1
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-well cupcake pan with cupcake liners. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, vanilla extract, egg, and milk.
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STIR IN THE DRY INGREDIENTS
2
Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until just combined.
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LET IT REST
3
Cover the mixing bowl with cling film and allow to sit for 20 minutes. This allows the gluten-free flour time to absorb more liquid.
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FILL AND BAKE
4
Once the batter is ready, fill each cupcake liner 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
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COOL AND MAKE THE FROSTING
5
Once the batter is ready, fill each cupcake liner 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
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BEAT THE BUTTER
6
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes.
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ADD THE OTHER INGREDIENTS
7
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cream (starting with just 2 tablespoons), and salt. Beat well, adding additional cream to achieve desired consistency.
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FROST THE CUPCAKES
8
Transfer to a piping bag, if desired, and frost the cupcakes.
ENJOY!