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Gluten Free Lemon Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting.

Apr 15, 2011 · Modified: Oct 19, 2017 by Kelly Roenicke · 28 Comments

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These gluten free lemon cupcakes are topped with a rich coconut cream cheese frosting. These are a special treat that’s just right for a birthday party!

gluten free lemon cupcakes

Oh my word…these gluten free lemon cupcakes are simply awesome.
The lemon cake is light and springy, and the coconut frosting is creamy and sweet, but not too sweet. These are worthy of a birthday party or any special occasion!
Sometimes with a gluten free dessert recipe, it can turn out a bit heavy or dry. Not these gluten free lemon cupcakes! They are so delicious. They have a wonderful texture and a perfect crumb.
If you aren’t a fan of coconut, you can leave it out and just top these with a plain cream cheese frosting.
gluten free lemon cupcake recipe

These gluten free lemon cupcakes are:

  • ideal for a celebration
  • easy to make ahead of time
  • perfect for spring and summer with a burst of fresh citrus flavor

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Recipe

5 from 2 votes
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Gluten Free Lemon Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting.

Gluten free lemon cupcakes are topped with a creamy coconut icing for an extra special treat!

Course Dessert
Cuisine gluten free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 15
Calories 312 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

  • Âľ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend I used Namaste Perfect Flour Blend
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ÂĽ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup light sour cream
  • ½ cup coconut flakes

For the frosting:

  • ½ cup light cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ÂĽ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ÂĽ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 ÂĽ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • Âľ cup coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin pan with 15 parchment cupcake liners. (You may need to use two pans).

  2. Cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each one. Add the lemon zest and vanilla extract, mix again.

  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mix well. Add sour cream. Beat until combined. Gently fold in coconut.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pans.

  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes.

  6. To make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese, butter, lemon zest, vanilla and lemon juice until light and fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar a little at a time, continuing to beat until smooth and combined. Stir in coconut flakes.
  7. Frost cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Lemon Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting.
Amount per Serving
Calories
312
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Cholesterol
 
68
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
228
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
102
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
445
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
0.8
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
46
mg
5
%
Iron
 
0.8
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

lightly adapted from Taste of Home

If you love cupcakes, you’ll want to try these gluten free chocolate cupcakes with vanilla bean frosting.

coconut frosted lemon cupcakes

P.S. I just ate one for breakfast…that’s how good they are.
What are you up to this weekend?  Anything fun?  My little guy is sick…yesterday he had a high fever, so so far our weekend has involved lots of Tylenol, Thomas the Train videos and a cool bath.  :( Today I hope to clean my house – it looks like a tornado hit.  I think we also have a few pretend birthday parties planned, whenever we have any type of cake my son insists on getting out a candle and singing.  So sweet! :)

 

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Jaclyn

    April 17, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    mmm this sound and look amazing! I’ll definitely have to try them soon. Anything with lemon is definitely my weakness.

    Reply
  2. heather {WhipperBerry}

    April 17, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    oh my these look fantastic and the pictures are lovely!!

    kisses
    heather

    Reply
  3. Amanda

    April 17, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    Yum! The pictures alone have me checking the pantry to see if I can make these now! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Holiday Snob

    April 17, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    yum! Thanks for sharing! Stopping by from Be Different Act Normal!

    Reply
  5. {nifty thrifty things}

    April 17, 2011 at 8:44 am

    Hmm.. Those look delicious!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
    I would love for you to link up to my first linky party! :) {nifty thrifty sunday}
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

    Reply
  6. Deborah

    April 16, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    Yummy flavor combination~ Can’t wait to try it out!

    Reply
  7. Manni

    April 16, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    hey Kelly
    Your cupcakes look amazing, the lemon coconut frosting looks so yummy:) Thanks for sharing an awesome recipe. Have a wonderful weekend!
    hugs
    Manni
    P.S.- I just voted for you on Top25, wishing you the best in that :) Oh, and I’m following you, can’t wait to see more from you!!!

    Reply
  8. Rachel

    April 15, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    Mmmm, those look delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

    Reply
  9. My Life Under the Bus

    April 15, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    A little puffy coconut cloud!!! Poor guy we just went thru a month of being sick :( not fun. I hope he feeld better!

    Reply
  10. Tanya

    April 15, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Wow…two of my favorite flavors! Together! YUMMMMM =)

    Reply
  11. Lily from Birch + Bird

    April 15, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    Thanks Kelly…that did the trick!

    Reply
  12. The Old School Market

    April 15, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Yummm! Can’t get any better than lemon and coconut together, in my books! Can’t wait to try out this recipe :)
    Lily from Birch + Bird
    http://www.birchandbird.com

    ps…I can’t log in using our B+B blog as it’s self-hosted WordPress and we need the name/url option

    Reply
  13. Melissa at bubbyandbean.com

    April 15, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    YUM! Lemon + coconut = two of my favorite things!

    Thanks for the comment on my blog! I am following you now :)

    xo,
    melissa
    http://www.bubbyandbean.com

    Reply
  14. megan lane

    April 15, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    beautiful!! these look soooo yummy!! i am definitely going to need to try these!

    Reply
  15. sarah

    April 15, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    those look perfect! coconut & lemon… yummm!! & a lovely idea for Easter!! :)

    Reply
  16. Marisa

    April 15, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    Awww poor kiddo! Cupcakes make anyone feel better though :) I have had cupcakes on the brain and think I might make some this weekend. All it’s going to do is rain anyway. Boo.

    Reply
  17. Meeling

    April 15, 2011 at 10:46 am

    Those look and sound so yummy!!

    Reply
  18. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs

    April 15, 2011 at 10:38 am

    They look delish! Great photo!
    Jo-Anna

    Reply
  19. Sourkraut

    April 15, 2011 at 9:26 am

    You must have read my mind! I’ve been brainstorming ideas for coconut lemon cupcakes too. Yours look delicious.

    Reply
  20. "H" is for Heather

    April 15, 2011 at 9:18 am

    Oh wow. You’re a gluten free mama too? I think we should just settle it now and become best friends! LOL!

    @crafteegirl ;)

    Reply
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