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Gluten Free Coconut Cupcakes

Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

Jillian Glenn
These vegan vanilla cupcakes are gluten free but you'd never guess it because of how moist, soft, and delicious they are. The secret to making these super moist ... no eggs or dairy ... just canned coconut milk!! Everyone is going to love them!!
4.50 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients
  

Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

  • 1 13.5 oz can of coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoon melted vegan butter or coconut oil
  • ¾ cup brown sugar or ½ cup purecane brown sugar substitute
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ cup oat flour
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • ½ cup shredded coconut

Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 ½ cup purecane powdered sugar substitute
  • 4 oz regular or vegan cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoon softened vegan butter

Instructions
 

Gluten-Free Vanilla Oatmeal Cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Line 12 muffin wells with paper cupcake liners and spray them with a little nonstick baking spray.
  • Mix the canned coconut milk, melted vegan butter, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, and salt together. Then, add the oat flour and oats and mix until smooth. Option to fold in the shredded coconut.
  • Pour the vegan gluten free coconut cupcake batter into 12 lined muffin wells. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cupcakes are completely risen.
  • While the coconut milk cupcakes are baking, use an electric hand mixer to make the vegan cream cheese frosting by mixing the purecane powdered sugar, vegan cream cheese, and softened vegan butter together. Set aside.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool before frosting. Sprinkle the tops with more coconut and enjoy.

Notes

Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
Keyword gluten free cupcakes, vanilla, vegan cupcakes
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