Description
Delightfully moist and fluffy gluten-free vanilla cupcakes with a rich vanilla bean flavor, perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups gluten-free self-raising flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free self-raising flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, coconut milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Add Hot Water: Gradually add the hot water to the batter, mixing continuously until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Flour Selection: For best results, use a high-quality gluten-free self-raising flour blend. If self-raising flour is not available, you can make your own by adding 1½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt per cup of gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Dairy-Free Option: This recipe is naturally dairy-free when using coconut milk. Ensure all other ingredients are also dairy-free if you have dietary restrictions.
- Storage: Store cooled cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before frosting and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-21 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 3g