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Easy Gluten-Free Lemon Cupcakes with Blueberry Frosting – Bright, Fruity Dessert Recipe

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These gluten free lemon cupcakes are soft, zesty, and topped with a fresh blueberry frosting for a fruity dessert.

  • Total Time: 54 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup white rice flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch
  • 3/4 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 lemons (zest)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Mix dry ingredients separately.
  5. Alternate adding dry mix and milk.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
  7. Bake 22–24 minutes.
  8. Cool completely.
  9. Make frosting with butter, blueberries, and powdered sugar.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free certified ingredients.
  • Do not overmix batter.
  • Adjust frosting consistency with milk if needed.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free