I love to create savory dishes in the kitchen. But tell me I need to precisley measure dry ingredients in one bowl, and wet ingredients in another, and I tend to break out in hives. Baking is not my thang, you guys.
But I was recently sent two products to try in the mail. That meant I had to overcome my baking fears and get to work. Good thing I did too, because I was featured on ABC Action News here in Tampa, yesterday to discuss these Red Velvet Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day!
I had not worked with gluten-free flour in the past, but when I saw the volume was equal to normal wheat flour, I figured it couldn’t be too hard to bake with, right? Turns out, it was very simple!
I’m not a gluten intolerant individual, but I know a lot of friends who have issues with gluten, and I loved looking at the variety of ingredients on this site. I try and eat clean and am currently on my second Whole 30, and while that means I can’t actually enjoy the cupcakes I created, a lot of the products from Authentic Foods had many other products I can use both on my W30 and off, that I felt good about. P.S. I also really liked the resealable bag my flour came in. #ThingsIneverthoughtIdsay?
I was also sent a Cupcake Kit from Mastrad, which was convenient because my idea of frosting a cupcake is using a butter knife and hoping for the best. The Cupcake Kit came with 8 silicone baking cups, a pastry bag for frosting with several tips, and a mini cookbook – which was where I found the recipe for my Red Velvet Cupcakes. I just used gluten-free flour where the recipe called for flour, typically meaning wheat flour, of course.
From someone who would never deem herself a baker, I can tell you making these gluten-free cupcakes was insanely easy!
I think they’d be perfect for you to make for your Valentine this weekend. Or your co-workers, a neighbor, or yo’ self, because really unless you’re also on a Whole 30 (why do I do these things to myself?), why don’t you also deserve a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day, as well?!
Red Velvet Cupcakes {Gluten Free}
Makes 30
Ingredients:
Cupcakes
2 1/2 cups GF flour – I used this brand
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk – I used 2%
1 oz red food color
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter unsalted, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 16 oz bag confectioners’ sugar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. For the cupcakes, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Mix in sour cream, milk, food coloring and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until just blended. Do not overbeat. Spoon batter into 30 paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full.
- Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. <— didn’t do this the first time. Please let cool.
- For the Frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, sour cream and vanilla in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Spread top of cupcakes with frosting. Enjoy!
Have you baked with gluten-free flour before?
Um how did I just now see this!? I’m behind…haha. YOU DID SO GOOD and you’ve got such a great presence!!! I love your segment and for claiming to not being much of a baker your cupcakes are adorable!
I actually really love to try gluten free items! I used to eat a lot of gluten free products when I was growing up because my dad had celiac, and I have grown to love them!
You totally can’t tell the difference, right? Thanks for stopping by, Lauren!
These look super yummy!! And congrats on being on the news!! How exciting!!!
These look delicious and great for my friends that are on a gluten free diet! Kudos on being on the local news! It great when others try the recipe and perfect it, which takes the guess work out for me.
Thanks, Sarah. These were so easy to make!
You go girl made the news. I can see why. I look cupcake. fool me you can bake.
Congrats for being on the news, how exciting! Your red velvet cupcakes looks amazing, you would never have known they were gluten free.
I loved that these cupcakes tasted just like any other wheat based cupcake! So my friends (and a co-worker of mine) who can’t digest gluten can enjoy these treats and anyone who doesn’t have a gluten issue will be none the wiser! Thanks for stopping by, Louida!
These look amazing! Baking is totally not my thing either (I basically burn everything). I love your blog, btw (just found you via IBN)! Keep up the awesome work 🙂
I normally use boxed mix, and was really surprised how easy these were! Thanks for the love, Kelley! I can’t wait to visit your site – a Greek yogurt chocolate cake sounds heavenly!
Congrats on making the news! You did a great job, and the cupcakes are darling!
Thanks, Chelsea!
Congratulations! Wow, she really gave your blog a shout out! I hope you see some new readership.
Thanks, Aimee!
Those look so yummy and pretty all at the same time! Fantastic news about the feature girl!
How fun! And awesome job girly, I know that can be a little nerve racking 🙂 BTW, absolutely love your blog design, so sleek, modern and fresh!
Just shared these with my friend who is GF!! They look incredible!! xo, Biana – https://www.casadecrews.com/2015/02/red-velvet-cupcakes.html#comments
I am so glad! The recipe is so easy (for real, I am no baker) so whether you use GF or wheat flour, these cupcakes were GOOOOOD!
ahhhh! You’re famous! I’m just so incredibly thrilled for you, love. Your blog is exploding, and you deserve so much success! Way to go, friend.
I’m not a huge fan of red velvet but man these look amazing!
I really was so surprised how easy they were. You’re the baker, so you prob already knew that 🙂
So cool you were able to be featured! My mom loves red velvet cake. I’m sure she will love these.
I was def nervous, but it was a lot of fun!
Congrats again on your segment! That’s just awesome!!!! These look absolutely amazing.
I wish I could have one RIGHT this second. Gluten-free Red Velvety goodness! Tell my friends my birthday is NEXT SUNDAY and I kindly request someone make these for me. 😉
1. Happy early Birthday!! 2. These are sooo good! 3. Thanks for the kind words on the news segment 🙂
I’m so proud of you! Celebrity! That is awesome.
I have to admit… I have never used GF flour… Like you I am more of a savory cook but with Valentines Day coming up I am heading to the market to make a few sweet treats for my guy. These look perfect. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the ABC coverage!
Thanks so much, Krayl! It was a lot of fun working with ABC and usuing this flour. It was just like regular flour, which is nice since sometimes GF needs additional ingredients, and if it’s too complicated, I prob won’t make it!