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Gluten Free Cupcakes
These gluten free cupcakes are a delicious and easy way to enjoy cupcakes without the gluten! They have a soft and fluffy vanilla cupcake and creamy buttercream frosting. These are great for celebrating birthdays, holidays, milestones, and more. They can be customized to your liking with different flavors and frostings. Kids and adults love this homemade treat!

Ingredients
Vanilla Cupcakes
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Instructions
- Step 1
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Step 6
Stir in the plain Greek yogurt until the batter is smooth and well blended.
- Step 7
Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the cupcake batter.
- Step 8
Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Step 9
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 10
Next, make the vanilla buttercream frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Step 11
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and continue beating until the frosting is fluffy and well combined.
- Step 12
Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Step 13
Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. The frosting should be smooth and easy to spread.
- Step 14
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the vanilla buttercream frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
- Step 15
Optionally, you can decorate the cupcakes with sprinkles, edible flowers, or any other toppings of your choice for a fun and festive touch. Finally, serve!
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Hello, my name is Addison! I am a gluten free food blogger, food photographer, and founder of Organically Addison. I have been blogging for 5 years and now operate 4 websites! In 2024, I launched Sweet Addison’s and became a food brand founder. Sweet Addison’s specializes in creating gourmet gluten free dairy free desserts with nationwide shipping.
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