Gluten Free Easy Vanilla Cupcakes

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

These classic vanilla cupcakes bake up soft, golden, and perfectly domed, with a tender crumb that comes from creaming the butter and sugar until light and fluffy before the eggs and vanilla go in. A quick, no-fuss batter comes together in one bowl and bakes in under 20 minutes, so you get a full dozen bakery-style cupcakes without much fuss. The frosting is where these really shine: butter whipped until creamy, then built up with powdered sugar into a soft, pipeable swirl that holds its shape on top of each cooled cupcake. Simple vanilla flavor throughout keeps things classic rather than fussy, making this a great base recipe for birthdays, bake sales, or just a weekend baking project. It's a reliable, crowd-pleasing pick to keep in your gluten free baking rotation.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cupcakes

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Gluten-Free Measure For Measure Flour Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour Pillsbury Best Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend - 24 Oz Bob's Red Mill Baking Flour, 1 to 1, Gluten Free King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour
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Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk, room temperature

For the frosting

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

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