Description

These Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cupcakes are rich, tender, and vibrantly colored, topped with a creamy frosting. They are easy to make and perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 cup Buttermilk
2 large Eggs
½ cup Vegetable Oil
1 tablespoon White Vinegar
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1 to 2 ounces Red Food Coloring
1 (8 ounce) package Cream Cheese
½ cup Unsalted Butter
4 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder
In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring until well mixed
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined
Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full
Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a skewer inserted comes out clea
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
For frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt
Frost the cooled cupcakes generously

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

Use a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 22 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 37g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg