Description
Moist, fluffy, and vibrantly red gluten-free red velvet cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla or cream cheese frosting, a classic dessert made allergy-friendly without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (150g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk (or dairy-free alternative + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Cream cheese or vanilla buttercream frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar until smooth.
- 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined and no dry spots remain.
- 5. Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- 6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8. Frost with cream cheese or vanilla buttercream frosting once fully cooled.
Notes
- Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum for structure.
- To make dairy-free, use almond milk with 1 tsp vinegar instead of buttermilk.
- Store cupcakes covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: red velvet, gluten-free cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, holiday dessert