Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

These elegant Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes are super moist, with a hint of cocoa, and topped with a smooth dairy free buttercream frosting. Just look at that beautiful bright red hue!

Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

Stop in the name of Love! These Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes will have you going cupid crazy. A perfect velvety texture that’s soft, moist, with a tender crumb. Topped with a simple yet delicious dairy-free buttercream frosting. These red velvet cupcakes are the best of both worlds – effortless + delicious. This recipe is completely grain-free and dairy-free through and through – yahoo! If you would rather opt for a cream cheese frosting then here’s a delicious one to try.

Ingredients To Make Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

• 1 cup super fine almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup arrowroot starch
• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp. Hain grain-free baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup grapeseed oil or olive oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk 
• desired amount of red food coloring

Buttercream Frosting

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 stick Earth Balance Butter ( slightly softened ) = 1/2 cup
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp. unsweetened cashew milk ( add more if need be )

*** Important Tip *** 

Be sure to use a spoon to scoop flours into measuring cup. Don’t just scoop from the bag. The batter will be too thick and cupcakes will turn out clumpy instead of fluffy.

How To Make Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl add flours, starch, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Mix together until thoroughly combined.
3. Make a well in the center of the bowl and add remaining ingredients. Stir together until there are no lumps in the batter.
4. Divide cupcake batter into the cupcake liners and bake 18 to 20 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.

Buttercream Frosting

1. In a large bowl beat butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add in vanilla extract and powdered sugar one cup at a time mixing until smooth and creamy.
3. Add in cashew milk and mix again.
4. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
5. Enjoy!

If you are a lover of everything red velvet then be sure to try these delicious Red Velvet Donuts.

Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

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• Author: Natalie Way
• Total Time: 40
• Yield: 12 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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These Red Velvet Cupcakes are grain free and are soft, moist, and fluffy. This quick and easy cupcake recipe is a perfect last minute whip up treat for any occasion.

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Ingredients

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Red Velvet Cupcakes

• 1 cup super fine almond flour ( Be sure to use a spoon to scoop flours into measuring cup. Don’t just scoop from the bag. The batter will be too thick and cupcakes will turn out clumpy. )
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup arrowroot starch
• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp. Hain grain-free baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup grapeseed oil or olive oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk 
• desired amount of red food coloring

Buttercream Frosting

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 stick Earth Balance Butter ( slightly softened ) = 1/2 cup
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp. unsweetened cashew milk ( add more if need be )

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Instructions

Red Velvet Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl add flours, starch, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Mix together until thoroughly combined.
3. Make a well in the center of the bowl and add remaining ingredients. Stir together until there are no lumps in the batter.
4. Divide cupcake batter into the cupcake liners and bake 18 to 20 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.

Buttercream Frosting

1. In a large bowl beat butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add in vanilla extract and powdered sugar one cup at a time mixing until smooth and creamy.
3. Add in cashew milk and mix again. ( don’t overmix )
4. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
5. Enjoy!

• Prep Time: 25
• Cook Time: 20
• Category: american
• Method: bake
• Cuisine: dessert

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MORE GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES TO TRY:

• Gluten Free Strawberry Cupcakes
• Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
• Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Make sure to check out all of our gluten free desserts

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