Best 5 Gluten Free Lemon Lovers Cupcakes With Lemon Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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Are you ready to try a mouthwatering gluten-free treat? Look no further than these delectable lemon lovers cupcakes with luscious lemon buttercream frosting. This delightful recipe is crafted specifically for individuals with gluten sensitivity or those seeking a healthier alternative. Each bite takes you on a tangy, citrusy journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps of creating these heavenly cupcakes. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will be cherished by all.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GLUTEN-FREE LEMON CUPCAKES WITH LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Provided by Shannon Garcia

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour ((with xanthum gum- I like to use Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Baking Flour))
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 sticks butter or vegan butter, softened
2 Tbsp coconut oil
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup milk of choice ((I used almond))
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp lemon zest ((If you zest a 2 large lemons first then juice, you should get the amount of needed juice/zest))
1 1/2 sticks butter or vegan butter, softened
~4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon zest, more if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Line 2, 12-count muffin pans with paper liners and set aside.
  • Using stand or hand-held mixer, beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high for 2-3 minutes in a large bowl until fully creamed. You may need to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl 1-2 times. Add room temperature eggs and vanilla and continue beating on medium-high until everything is fully mixed, about 2 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and beating on low speed. Add in the coconut oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice on low speed until just combined.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, scoop batter evenly into the 24 cupcake liners (about 2/3 full).
  • Bake for 20 minutes and remove from oven. Insert a toothpick in the middle of a cupcake to ensure doneness (a clean toothpick = done, crumbs or batter mean cook for another 2-3 minutes). Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • While cupcakes are cooling, begin to make the frosting. Add the softened butter and powdered on low speed until completely combined.
  • Continue to beat on medium speed until the frosting is creamy.
  • Add the lemon zest and lemon juice and continue to mix on low-medium.
  • Make any adjustments based on preferences (additional sugar if you would like it sweeter or if the frosting is too thin, additional lemon juice or zest if you like it extra lemony!).
  • Once cupcakes have completely cooled, apply frosting and try not to eat an entire batch!

GLUTEN-FREE LEMON LOVER'S CUPCAKES WITH LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Stir up Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free yellow cake mix with fresh lemon to create delicious cupcakes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (15 oz) Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup water
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
2 cups gluten-free powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, stir cake mix, water, 1/2 cup melted butter, the eggs and lemon peel just until dry ingredients are moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice with electric mixer on low speed until mixed. Add remaining lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until creamy and smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon peel. Frost cupcakes with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

GLUTEN-FREE LEMON LOVER'S CUPCAKES WITH LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Stir up Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free golden cake mix with fresh lemon to create delicious cupcakes.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free golden cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup water
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
2 cups icing sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, stir cake mix, water, 1/2 cup melted butter, the eggs and lemon peel just until dry ingredients are moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat icing sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice with electric mixer on low speed until mixed. Add remaining lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until creamy and smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon peel. Frost cupcakes with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 12 cupcakes, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

GLUTEN-FREE LEMON CUPCAKES



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Delicious and moist, these gluten-free lemon cupcakes come out tasting better than if they were made with regular flour. Frost with raspberry buttercream or your favorite frosting for a perfect and satisfying gluten-free treat!

Provided by squeeziebrb

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅝ cup milk, at room temperature
3 ¾ teaspoons lemon juice
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 egg whites, room temperature
2 lemons, zested
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ⅛ cups gluten-free flour (such as Jeanne's Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Mix; recipe in footnotes)
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Whisk milk and lemon juice together in a bowl. Beat vegetable oil, egg whites, lemon zest, and vanilla extract into milk mixture.
  • Combine gluten-free baking flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add milk mixture to flour mixture; beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until batter is well mixed, about 2 minutes. Spoon batter into lined cups to about 3/4-full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are a light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool cupcakes in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 144.3 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

GLUTEN-FREE LOVELY LEMON CUPCAKES



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We sell out of these in hours at our gluten-free bakery! Light, lemony and super moist, these cupcakes are sure to please! For the best taste, use organic ricotta and eggs! Check label to be sure lemon curd is gluten-free.

Provided by healthycreations.com

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Lemon Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups almond flour
¾ cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sucanat (crystallized sugar cane juice)
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon pure lemon oil
½ cup prepared lemon curd
14 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1 ⅓ cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons pure lemon oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line 14 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Sift almond flour, gluten-free all-purpose baking flour, and baking powder together in a bowl.
  • Cream 1 cup butter with sucanat in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes; mix in ricotta cheese.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating each egg in thoroughly before adding the next one. Gradually beat in almond flour mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl often. Mix 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon lemon oil into the batter until evenly blended.
  • Fill the prepared muffin cups about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cupcakes have risen and are very lightly golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Do not open oven doors until 25 minutes of baking time have elapsed.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool thoroughly.
  • Cut plugs out of the centers of the cupcakes and fill each hole with about 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon curd.
  • Beat cream cheese and 1 cup butter in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in confectioners' sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon oil to make a smooth, spreadable frosting. Frost the filled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 170.8 mg, Fat 43.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 25.4 g, Sodium 346.1 mg, Sugar 45.8 g

Tips:

  • To make sure your cupcakes are perfectly moist, don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough cupcake.
  • For a zesty lemon flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest. Avoid using bottled lemon juice, as it can have a bitter taste.
  • If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To prevent the cupcakes from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the cupcake liners before filling them with batter.
  • For a smooth and creamy buttercream frosting, make sure the butter is at room temperature before you start mixing. If the butter is too cold, the frosting will be lumpy.
  • If you want to add a pop of color to your cupcakes, you can sprinkle them with lemon zest, chopped nuts, or edible flowers before serving.

Conclusion:

These gluten-free lemon lovers cupcakes with lemon buttercream frosting are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are light, fluffy, and bursting with lemon flavor. The frosting is smooth and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the tangy cupcakes. Whether you are a gluten-free dieter or not, you will love these cupcakes!

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