This is the Best Gluten Free Cupcake Recipe! Loaded with fresh blueberries and coconut cream, they’re a healthier, Paleo dessert that’s perfect for Summer!
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You and I need to have a chat.
Like a “are-we-still-cool-and-can-we-still-be-internet-land-buds-because-this-is-the-second-cupcake-recipe-this-week-and-I-am-breaking-some-sort-of-food-blogger-code” kind of chat.
I also broke this same rule WITH above mentioned baked oatmeal cupcakes on Tuesday, because I made you gluten free cupcakes for FFF’s birthday 2 years in ROW.
What can I say other than I’ve got a thang for the small cakes loaded with swirly, fluffy frosting. Not sorry.
Especially these Gluten Free Lemon Cupcakes from Fearless Dining!
They also justsohappen to be the ULTIMATE dessert to bring to baby shower…like today!
Do you know Ashton from Something Swanky? She makes the most RIDICULOUS desserts EVER. I practically have to go to the gym just from PEEPING the screen when I visit her beautiful bloggity blog. But, in the best possible way. The eye-ball ingested calories are always WURTH IT.
Today, a bunch of us are coming together to celebrate that little boy bun in her oven (awkward sentence RIGHT THERE) by throwing her a surprise dessert shower!
Now that you know the reason for these gluten free cupcakes for kids, we need to have another conversation. The kind that is basically going to change your life because it changed mine ENTIRELY.
I’ve always been one of those people that kind of wishes that the “cake” portion of cupcakes was, like, ¼ of the size and the “frosting” part of the cupcake was, like, 1 billon times the size. This means that I was always that awkward, frowned-upon attendee at parties who ripped the bottom of the cupcake off and, WHOOPS, accidentally dropped it on the floor, which MAGICALLY achieved my perfect cupcake to frosting ratio.
But, I think people got wise and stopped inviting me.
THEN I learned about this awesome life hack where you rip the cupcake bottom off, and then put it ON TOP of the frosting. You know, like a cupcake sandwich.
This allows your tongue to get the optimal ratio of cake and frosting per square inch of bite of the best gluten free cupcake recipe. It also allows you to go out into the world and be socially accepted.
MIND. BLOWN.
I bet you didn’t even finish reading this post and you’re out the door to climb on your rooftop, declaring how I just changed your life.
Maybe you should just write a Facebook status about it though. Much safer.
Anyway. Moving on.
How To Make Gluten Free Cupcakes:
- Mix almond flour and coconut flour in a small bowl and set aside. I’ve tried cupcakes using all coconut flour and it makes them VERY eggy. If you use all alond flour they are much too wet! Using a blend of the 2 makes the PERFECT texture!
- Beat your wet ingredients until nice and combined. Then, stir in the flour!
- Separate them into muffin pans. Unlike “gluten cupcakes” the batter will be quite thick and you will really have to spread them in the cavities, as opposed to just pouring the batter in. This is normal.
- Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown. Gluten free cupcakes do not rise like normal, so don’t be alarmed.
- Let them cool COMPLETELY.
- Pipe on the coconut cream and GO TO TOWN.
Now that you’ve got the “how to” let’s chat about ALL the deliciousness in these babies that really makes them the best gluten free cupcake recipe.
Fresh blueberries that get a little bursty-action in yo’ mouth as your teeth sink through the lighter than AIR coconut whipped cream, and then munch away through the rest of lightly-coconut’d cake <– that right der is what your face likes amIright? I KNOW IT.
I might have stashed these in the refrigerator in PLAIN VIEW (first mistake) which MAY have ended up to me waking up, seeing aforementioned cupcakes and deciding “cupcakes are really just muffins with a frosting hat, and muffins are what elevently billion people on earth eat for breakfast every day, so I’ll just have 1 right now.”
1 may also be code for 6. But, let’s not count the minor details.
Told ya. This really is the best gluten free cupcake recipe.
Instead, let’s wish for days full of fresh, bright blueberries. And this gluten free cupcake recipe.
Made into socially acceptable sandwiches.
Don’t skip that part.

Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 2/3 Cup Fresh blueberries
- 2 Cups Almond meal (210g)
- 1/2 Cup + 1 tsp Coconut flour divided, 50g
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 Cup Coconut oil at room temperature (should be the consistency of softened butter)
- 1/2 Cup Coconut sugar packed
- 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Honey
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the coconut cream:
- 1 13 oz Can Full-fat coconut milk chilled overnight
- 2 1/2 Tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line amuffin tinwith cupcake liners. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tsp of coconut flour and set aside.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the almond meal, 1/2 cup coconut flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl,[/url] beat together the softened coconut oil with the coconut sugar using an [url href=http://amzn.to/1Jzc6mQ target=_blank rel=nofollow]electric hand mixer, until the coconut sugar is just moistened. Add in the honey, eggs and vanilla and beat until well mixed.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined. Then, gently fold in the blueberries (add all the coconut flour that they are tossed in), being careful not to break them. *
- Divide the batter between 11 muffin cavities, spread out evenly.** Let the batter sit for 5 minutes before baking.
- Once the batter has sat, bake the muffins for 15 minutes. Then, lightly tent the muffins with tinfoil (shiny side down) and bake for an additional 8-9 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting:
- Take your chilled coconut milk out of the refrigerator and flip it upside down. Open it, and pour out the liquid on the top (save it for a smoothie later!).
- Spoon the chilled cream that is at the bottom of the can into a large bowl. Add in the honey and beat with an electric hand mixer on high speed, until light and fluffy.
- Pipe the coconut cream onto the cupcakes and DEVOUR.
Tips & Notes:
** Since the batter is so thick, you'll really have to spread the cupcakes flat. I used one hand to hold down the muffin liner, then spread out with my other hand (fingers work great!)
Nutrition Info:
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh these cupcakes are so pretty, Taylor! I love that frosting on top! Whenever I frost, it comes out in big fat blobs. And I love the coconut cream flavor, too!
Taylor Kiser says
You gotta try using a piping bag..it’s the secret! 😉 Thank you Gayle!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
Taylor – You and all of the other bloggers are so sweet for surprising Ashton with this baby shower. No need to apologize for the second cupcake recipe. Both of the recipes are to die for! I love the idea of healthy cupcakes especially with all of that coconut! 😀 YUM!
Taylor Kiser says
I am so glad you’re not hating on all the cupcake-ry around here Erin! Thank you so much chica! xo
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
These look like the perfect cupcake/icing ratio. That is actually way more important than I ever realized. FEED ME.
Taylor Kiser says
I KNOW. It’s KEY. Thanks Erin!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
MMM! Cucpakes! Now what preggo wouldn’t want a healthy blueberry coconut cupcakes?! I know this chick does 😉 And I would still invite you to my parties even if you did tear off the bottom of a cupcake just so you can have more frosting. Or I would save you a big bowl of. Because I am THAT kinda friend 😉
Taylor Kiser says
THAT IS WHY I LOVE YOU! Thanks lady! xoxo
Heather - Butter&Burlap says
Yum yum yum! Wait, you can cut off the bottom of cupcakes and put it on top for the ultimate cake to frosting ratio bite? Mind. Blown. Ok, this may be a silly question, but since I’m not too familiar with paleo or gluten free, is there a short answer for what the difference is? I’d love to learn more about it!
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT I knew I would blow someones mind!
Well gluten free is more broad than paleo. Because you can eat gluten free grains like oatmeal, quinoa, GF bread etc. With Paleo you can’t eat any grains. So the baking has to be made of nut flours and such. You also don’t eat dairy on the Paleo diet. Paleo is also called the “caveman” because you basically only eat what the cave-peeps would have had access too back in the day. Does that help/make sense?
Heather - Butter&Burlap says
YES! Thank you so much! I feel like I actually know what is going on now haha. I’m sure there’s a few details I’ll stumble with, but I think I finally get it! Thanks, Taylor!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! There is more to it than that, but that’s it in a nutshell! So glad to help Heather!
Paula - bell'alimento says
I’ve been buying blueberries in bulk right now. Can’t get enough. Loving everything about these cupcakes.
Taylor Kiser says
Me too! They’re so great this time of year – thanks Paula!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Actually obsessed with your cupcake artistry- Thank Goodness for berry season!
P/S/S
Taylor Kiser says
Right! Love those berries. Thanks Arman!
heather @french press says
these are the prettiest cupcakes ever, and because I’m one of those weird people that prefers cake to frosting, I’ll let you have mine
Taylor Kiser says
WHAT?! Gimme all yours then! Thanks Heather!
Ashton Swank says
These look delicious and gorgeous all in one!! Thank you so much!
Taylor Kiser says
You are SO welcome gorgeous lady! Happy Baby Shower!
Katie says
This look absolutely delicious! Thank you for the recipe. i’ll have to try this myself sometime soon!
The point of the Paleo diet is, and I feel some people forget this, to not only diet, but to eat delicious foods at the same time. It’s the only diet I’ve come across that cuts out food groups, yet still focusses on everyone’s need to eat great food.
I’m a real foodie, and would not survive on any other diet, but Paleo has been very good for me. I’ve written about one of my favourite cookbooks: http://cookbook-reviews.net/review-the-paleo-recipe-book/
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Katie!