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Easy Gluten-Free Banana Cupcake Recipe

Easy Gluten-Free Banana Cupcake Recipe

a gluten-free dessert for a party
A gluten-free dessert for a party
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Ingredients

Adjust Servings:
For cupcakes:
2 cups Gluten-free flour blend
1 cup Cane sugar
1 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Cinnamon ground
½ tsp Ground cardamom
⅛ tsp Salt
½ cup Bananas mashed
½ cup Unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
1 cup Non-dairy milk
1 tsp Vanilla extract pure
2 Large eggs
½ cup Chocolate chips mini
⅓ cup Walnuts optional
For frosting:
½ cup Unsalted butter softened
3 cups Powdered sugar
1 ½ tsp Vanilla extract pure
2 tbsp Non-dairy milk

Nutritional information

347
calories
16g
fat
50g
carbohydrates
3g
protein
61mg
cholesterol
234mg
sodium

Easy Gluten-Free Banana Cupcake Recipe

Are you looking for a gluten-free dessert for a party or family get-together? These Easy Gluten-Free Banana Cupcakes will be crowd-pleasing winners! They are light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. Plus, the ingredients are simple and easy to find. Ripe bananas bring natural sweetness and moisture, making these cupcakes amazingly delicious. While walnuts are optional, they do add a nice nutty crunch to the cupcakes. A hint of cinnamon and cardamom makes these banana cupcakes super special. Topped with a homemade buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are just pure comfort in every bite.

This straightforward recipe is perfect for anyone who loves baking. With just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious batch that is great for any occasion. Whether paired with a warm cup of coffee or enjoyed all on their own, these cupcakes are sure to impress.

To make these Easy Gluten-Free Banana Cupcakes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Gluten-Free Banana Cupcake Recipe

Steps to make Easy Gluten-Free Banana Cupcake Recipe

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare muffin pan

    5min

    Preheat the oven to 350 º F. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients

    2min

    In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups gluten-free flour blend, 1 cup cane sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon cardamom, and ⅛ teaspoon salt.

  3. 3

    Mash bananas

    1min

    To a bowl, add ½ cup mashed bananas.

  4. 4

    Add remaining wet ingredients

    2min

    Add in ½ cup melted butter, 1 cup non-dairy milk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs and mix well to combine.

  5. 5

    Combine dry and wet ingredients

    2min

    Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredient mixture and mix until just combined.

  6. 6

    Add chocolate chips and walnuts

    1min

    Fold in ½ cup mini chocolate chips and ⅓ cup chopped walnuts if using. Do not overmix.

  7. 7

    Add batter to muffin pan

    2min

    Spoon the batter into the cupcake pan until each cupcake cup is ¾ full.

  8. 8

    Bake

    20min

    Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.

  9. 9

    Cool

    Remove the cupcakes to a cooling wire rack and cool completely before frosting.

  10. 10

    Make frosting

    3min

    In the bowl of a stand mixer, add ½ cup softened unsalted butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk, starting on low speed and gradually moving to high speed. Whip the frosting until light and fluffy, for 1-2 minutes.

  11. 11

    Frost

    5min

    Transfer the frosting to a large piping bag fitted with a piping tip. Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.

  12. 12

    Serve

    Serve topped with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if you wish.

These Easy Gluten-Free Banana Cupcakes offer a delicious and simple solution for those seeking gluten-free dessert options. Moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion, they will satisfy sweet tooth cravings without compromising dietary needs. Have you tried this recipe? Let us know how it went by leaving a comment below.

About the author

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

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Athina

Yummy! I love these cupcakes!

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