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Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting on a round wood cake stand

Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

5 from 6 ratings
Easy to make Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes that are topped with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. These simple cupcakes are the perfect fall dessert!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
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Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • 1 cup gluten-free flour blend see notes
  • 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil or neutral oil of choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Frosting

  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened (8 Tablespoons)
  • 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, avocado oil, and vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the muffin cups, dividing it evenly among the 12. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, add the cream cheese and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat together until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Add the powdered sugar and mix on the lowest speed until the sugar is incorporated. Add the vanilla, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Then mix an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  • Frost the cupcakes with your favorite piping tip.

Notes

  1. I use my Nightshade-Free Gluten-Free Flour Blend for this recipe.
  2. To make the cream cheese frosting dairy free, use 8 oz. dairy free cream cheese, 1/4 cup shortening, and 1/4 cup vegan butter in place of the regular cream cheese and butter.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 3709IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

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