Gluten Free White "Pearl" Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Jump to RecipeI think these cupcakes would be perfect for a Bridal Shower, Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday or any special occasion 🙂 Plus, they're SO easy to make and absolutely delicious! Enjoy!
Ingredients
The Cupcake Batter
- 1 Stick Salted Butter, softened (8 Tbsp)
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 Large Egg Whites
- ½ Cup Whole Milk
- 1 ½ Cups Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour I use King Arthur brand
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
The Buttercream Frosting
- 2 Sticks Salted Butter, softened (16 Tbsp)
- 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- ⅓ Cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
Making the Cupcake Batter
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the GF Flour, Baking Powder and Salt. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the Softened Butter with the Granulated Sugar and Vanilla Extract until light and fluffy.
- Add the Egg Whites to the Butter mixture, mixing until well-blended.
- Slowly begin adding the Flour Mixture to the Butter mixture, alternating with the Milk, until all of the ingredients are mixed together and batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared cupcake tin, filling each cupcake liner 2/3 full (you may have enough batter for a couple of extra cupcakes).
- Bake for 15-18 minutes (my oven runs a little bit hot, so my cupcakes are ready in 15 minutes), or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for about 10 minutes before transferring the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the butter until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar to the creamed butter until completely mixed. Increase speed to medium-high and whisk until fluffy.
- Next, add the Vanilla Extract and Heavy Cream, whisking on medium-high until light and fluffy (you may add extra Heavy Cream, if needed).
- Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes, using whichever tip you desire (I used a Star tip)...or simply spread onto the cupcakes with a butter knife for a smooth effect. Top with Pearl candies or any other sprinkle, etc.
- Enjoy!
Notes
I want to thank "The Toasty Kitchen" for sharing her recipe for Easy White Cupcakes, which I adapted to a Gluten-Free Version 🙂