Gluten Free White "Pearl" Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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I 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!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Desserts, Snacks
Servings 12 Cupcakes

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
  • tsp Salt
  • 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 🙂
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