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!

Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes