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Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

Delight in these irresistibly moist and vibrant gluten-free red velvet cupcakes, crowned with a luxurious cream cheese buttercream frosting. With a hint of cocoa and a velvety texture, these treats are perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations or any time you crave a decadent dessert. Follow along for a step-by-step guide to crafting these gluten-free delights that are sure to impress!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course cupcakes, Dessert
Servings 24 Cupcakes

Equipment

  • Electric mixer w/ paddle attachment
  • Rubber spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • Whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • Muffin/Cupcake pan
  • Cupcake Liners
  • Piping Tips and Piping Bags

Ingredients
  

Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

  • 1/2 c. (1 stick, 114g) Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 c. (175g) Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 c. (170g) Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 c. (53g) Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Eggs whole
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 1 tsp. (5g) Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp. (30g) Red Food Coloring gel
  • 2 1/4 c. (312g) Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 c. (34g) Cocoa Powder Dutch processed
  • 2 1/4 tsp. (12g) Baking Powder
  • 3/4 tsp. (6g) Salt
  • 1 c. (236g) Buttermilk**
  • 1/2 c. (130g) Greek Yogurt plain

Cream Cheese Buttercream

  • 1- 8 oz. Package Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 c. (1 stick, 114g) Unsalted butter softened
  • 3 1/4 c. (454g) Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp. (5g) Vanilla Extract
  • Splash Heavy Cream

Instructions
 

Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  • Place the brown sugar, granulated sugar, softened butter, and oil in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  • Cream the butter, oil, and sugars together on a medium speed (speed 4 for a kitchen aid mixer) for 5 minutes, until the butter and sugars are light and fluffy.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the whole eggs and yolks one at a time, mixing at a medium low speed until combined, and scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
  • Add vanilla extract and red food coloring, mix until combined and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • In a medium sized bowl, add the gluten free all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together. Whisk together until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and yogurt.
  • Next, add the dry ingredient mixture in three additions alternating with the buttermilk mixture. Mix on a low speed and make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after every addition.
  • Using a 2 oz. cookie scoop, place one scoop of batter into the cupcake liners. This should fill the cupcake liner 2/3 full of batter.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes. You can also check doneness of the cupcakes by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake and if the toothpick comes out clean your cakes are done :)
  • Let cupcakes cool at room temperature before frosting!

Cream Cheese Buttercream

  • Place the cream cheese into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on a medium speed until it is smooth, and no lumps remain.
  • Once the cream cheese is smooth, add the butter and continue to cream together on a medium speed until smooth.
  • Next, slowly add the powdered sugar and mix on a low speed. Once all the powdered sugar has been added and is thoroughly mixed together, add the splash of heavy cream and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  • Then turn the mixer up to a medium-high speed and beat together until the buttercream is white and fluffy. (Take note that this buttercream is not as sturdy as a typical American buttercream so it will not be as stiff)
  • Once the buttercream is ready, pipe the buttercream onto the cupcakes or spread the buttercream on top of the cupcakes using an offset spatula (or back of a spoon) and enjoy!

Notes

**Buttermilk substitution: mix together 1 tbsp. lemon juice + 1 c. milk and let sit for 5 minutes before adding to the recipe. 
Keyword cupcakes, Easy, Gluten free, Red Velvet, valentines day
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