Paleo Vanilla Cupcakes with Whipped Frosting (Dairy Free & Gluten Free)

These Paleo Vanilla Cupcakes with Whipped Frosting are moist, fluffy and so delicious! These vanilla flavored cupcakes are made with better for you ingredients and are topped with a whipped chocolate frosting. This recipe is gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free and paleo friendly!

I think it’s safe to say that after this year, the cupcake will be the new cake when it comes to celebrating with other people. I don’t necessarily see that as a bad thing, especially with this delicious vanilla cupcake recipe! If you are living gluten free then you most likely have experienced a few (or more) dry cupcakes. I tried so many but they just weren’t the same as the ones I enjoyed pre-celiac disease. After a few experiments with different gluten free and grain free flours, I found the best combination to create the moistest gluten free cupcakes! The whipped chocolate frosting is just an added bonus that will leave you coming back to this recipe again and again.

Ingredients:

• Almond Flour
• Tapioca flour
• Coconut sugar
• Salt
• Vanilla extract
• Eggs
• Coconut oil
• Coconut milk
• Baking soda
• Apple cider vinegar
• Canned coconut milk
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Maple syrup
• Sprinkles

How to Make Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes

Chill the canned coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners. In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut sugar and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the vanilla extract, eggs, melted coconut oil, and coconut milk. Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the baking soda and apple cider vinegar and add it to the rest of the ingredients. Combine the ingredients using a hand mixer. Fill each cupcake liner 3/4 of the way. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, start to make the frosting. Add the canned coconut milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla extract to a medium sized bowl. When scooping out the coconut milk from the can, only use the thick cream part at the top of the can (avoid the liquid). Use a hand mixer to combine the ingredients for 3-5 minutes until it becomes a whipped, fluffy frosting. Spread the frosting on top of the cupcakes and add the sprinkles.

How to Decorate Vanilla Cupcakes

If following a paleo diet, just stick with the whipped chocolate frosting. It is gluten free, dairy free, grain free and refined sugar free. If you don’t have any dietary restrictions, add your favorite sprinkles if you would like!

Paleo Baking Tips

Baking with ingredients that are free from gluten, grain and dairy is slightly different than your typical recipes. Therefore, I wanted to leave you with my tips to make sure you get perfect vanilla cupcakes every time you make this recipe!

• When measuring the almond and tapioca flours, make sure to avoid packing. I like to scoop the flour in the measuring cup with a spoon and then use a knife to level it off.
• Melt the coconut oil then add it to the 1/3 cup to make sure you have the right amount. This will make a big difference in how the texture will come out.
• It is essential that you chill the canned coconut milk in order to get the whipped consistency for the frosting. The best results come from chilling the coconut milk overnight.
• Because the frosting is made from the coconut milk, make sure the cupcakes are completely cooled before adding the frosting. If they aren’t cool, the frosting will just melt and no longer have a whipped consistency.
• The cupcakes will take 25-30 minutes (every oven is slightly different). Check the cupcakes after 25 minutes with a toothpick. If it comes out clean then they are ready to come out of the oven. Let them cool as they will continue to cook. Also, if you don’t let them cool before eating, they will stick to the cupcake liners.

For More Dessert Ideas, Check Out These Recipes…

• Paleo Caramel Apple Dessert Bars
• Apple Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (Paleo & Gluten Free)
• Salted Chocolate & Nut Butter Cookies (Gluten Free & Paleo)
• Double Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Egg Free)
• The Best Oat-Free Apple Crisp (Paleo & Gluten Free)

These Paleo Vanilla Cupcakes with Whipped Frosting make an easy, fun and delicious dessert that the whole family will love! Make sure to tag me on Instagram @theglutenfreegrasses if you make this recipe so I can see your creations. Enjoy!

-Kelsey