GLUTEN-FREE VANILLA CUPCAKES

Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes image

Decorate these simple gluten-free vanilla cupcakes for any special occasion or holiday. Since the frosting recipe includes cream cheese, be sure to refrigerate leftovers. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.