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Gluten Free Cupcakes with Icing

These gluten free cupcakes with icing are soft, fluffy, and full of flavor. Topped with creamy, smooth icing, they are a treat everyone will enjoy. They are perfect for any occasion and easy to make at home.
Course Dessert, Desserts, Snack, Snacks
Cuisine American, International
Keyword chocolate cupcakes, cupcake, cupcake recipe, dairy free, free cupcake, frost, gluten free cupcake, gluten free vanilla, gluten-free, gluten-free flour, vanilla cupcake, xanthan gum
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 Portions
Calories 199kcal
Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Pieces Eggs Large
  • 3/4 Cup Almond Flour Finely Ground
  • 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 3 Tablespoons Sugar Powdered
  • 1½ Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • A Splash of Vanilla Essence
  • 1/2 Cup Meringue Icing
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prepare the frosting if not done yet, preheat the oven to 390°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius), and gather all ingredients, ensuring eggs and butter are at room temperature.
  • Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl until fluffy, then add sugar and beat until fully combined for a light, airy base.
  • Add remaining ingredients one at a time, mixing after each addition, then finish with vanilla; avoid overmixing to keep cupcakes soft.ct.
  • Line a muffin pan with two liners per cupcake, fill each three-quarters full, and bake for about 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Once cooled, use a knife or corer to hollow out the center of each cupcake for the frosting or desired filling.
  • Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and, if desired, lightly toast the meringue with a kitchen torch for a golden, smoky finish.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes. Mix just until the ingredients come together for a light and fluffy result.
  • Add a little extra vanilla or almond extract to boost flavor. Gluten-free baked goods sometimes need a flavor lift to taste their best. One teaspoon of cocoa gives you a perfect chocolate cupcake as an alternative. 
  • Pipe the icing onto cooled cupcakes for a clean, pretty look. Warm cupcakes can make the icing melt and lose its shape quickly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Portion | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg