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    Home » Cupcakes

    Cream Soda Cupcakes

    Published: Aug 5, 2020 · Modified: Aug 12, 2022 by Taleen Benson · This post may contain affiliate links · Any nutrition info provided is estimated and will vary based on the brands used or with any substitutions · 30 Comments

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    These cream soda cupcakes are topped with a brown sugar buttercream and would be perfect for a party or cookout!

    Close-up of a cream soda cupcake with swirl frosting.

    So... I'm not entirely sure how the idea of cream soda cupcakes popped into my head. For one thing, I've never baked with soda before. And also, I'm not even a big soda drinker and never have been. I'll always opt for sparkling water over Coke or Pepsi and don't even remember the last time I had soda. But when I was thinking about fun summer bakes and, more specifically, gluten free cupcakes, I thought it might be interesting to play around with cream soda cupcakes.

    These cupcakes are a bit more on the dense side, and are not light and fluffy like my vanilla cupcakes. But they're so, so good. The cream soda flavor is subtle, which is just how I like it. It's definitely not overpowering or cloyingly sweet. The brown sugar buttercream frosting complements the cakes perfectly and really brings out the flavor, so I would highly recommend against skipping it.

    Unfrosted cream soda cupcakes on a white marble surface.

    The cream soda I used is made with cane sugar, which is important if you're trying to avoid corn syrup. If you're not worried about the ingredients, you can use pretty much any brand or kind of cream soda that you like.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe...

    • Just the thought of cream soda feels so retro and fun. I think you can have a lot of fun with these if you're taking them to a party, maybe top them off with sprinkles and use striped liners?
    • As I mentioned, the cupcake itself is not too sweet so it pairs perfectly with my brown sugar buttercream frosting.
    • It's an easy and straightforward recipe. The actual cupcakes are mixed up by hand, so all you need is a rubber spatula and a couple of mixing bowls. You will need to pull out your mixer for the frosting, though.

    What You'll Need...

    • The dry ingredients: gluten free flour + baking powder + baking soda + salt.
    • For flavor: brown sugar + cream soda.
    • Instead of eggs: Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer.
    • For extra moisture: canola oil.
    • Top it off with: unsalted butter + brown sugar + powdered sugar + vanilla extract + milk.
    Close-up of cream soda cupcakes with swirl frosting.

    How To Make...

    To make these cream soda cupcakes, you will start by whisking your dry ingredients in a medium bowl. In a separate, larger bowl, mix the canola oil with the brown sugar using a rubber spatula. Add the prepared egg replacer and mix well.

    You'll be adding the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, but will alternate with the cream soda. Start by adding half of the dry mix into your wet ingredients, stir, then stir in the cream soda and the rest of the dry mixture. Mix that all up until it's nicely combined.

    Scoop 2 tablespoonfuls of batter into each cupcake liner. Bake on 350ºF for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centers of the cupcakes comes out clean. Make sure your cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

    To make the brown sugar buttercream frosting, simply beat the unsalted butter with the brown sugar until it's nice and creamy (this will take a couple of minutes). Add the vanilla extract, then gradually stream in the powdered sugar while continuing to beat. You will have to eyeball this next part: depending on the consistency, add 2-4 tablespoons of whole milk. Just be sure to add one tablespoon at a time so as not to go overboard. I usually end up with exactly 2 tablespoons of milk to get the consistency I want.

    Cream soda cupcakes with swirl frosting on a white marble surface.

    Now just pipe or spread your frosting onto your cupcakes, and you're all set!

    For More Gluten Free Cupcake Recipes, Check Out My:

    • Easy vanilla cupcakes
    • Strawberry cupcakes
    • Chocolate cupcakes
    • Carrot cake cupcakes

    Cream Soda Cupcakes

    Print Recipe
    A fun spin on classic cupcakes, topped with a brown sugar buttercream frosting!
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword cream soda, cupcakes, eggless, frosting, gluten free
    Total Time 45 mins
    Servings 12 cupcakes
    Author Taleen Benson

    Ingredients

    For the cupcakes:

    • 2 cups (296g) gluten free flour (I use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1)
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable or canola oil
    • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar packed
    • 2 tablespoons Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer mixed with 4 tablespoon water
    • 1 cup (240ml) cream soda room temperature

    For the frosting:

    • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter room temperature
    • ½ cup (106g) brown sugar packed
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 cups (227g) powdered sugar
    • 2-4 tablespoons whole milk room temperature

    Instructions

    For the cupcakes:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a larger bowl, combine the oil with the brown sugar. Add the prepared egg replacer and mix until combined. Stir in half of the flour mixture, then add the cream soda, and finish with the rest of the flour mixture. Mix well.
    • Fill the cupcake liners about ⅔ full with batter (2 tablespoons of batter per liner). Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.

    For the frosting:

    • Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter with the brown sugar until creamy. Add the vanilla extract.
    • Gradually add in the powdered sugar while continuing to mix on low speed. Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you have the desired consistency.

    Notes

    • Be sure to follow the instructions on the package of Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer. Once mixed with water, the egg replacer must sit for just a few minutes to thicken.
    • If you are not looking to replace eggs, you should be able to use 2 eggs instead of the egg replacer.

    Did you make my cream soda cupcakes? Leave me a comment below or tag me on Instagram @justastastyblog and #justastastyblog!


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    Comments

    1. Tayo Oredola says

      August 20, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      I cant wait to make this with my kids. Looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 20, 2020 at 5:26 pm

        Thank you, Tayo!

        Reply
    2. Kay says

      August 21, 2020 at 7:44 am

      5 stars
      Creamsoda cupcakes sound amazing. Can't wait to try then!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 21, 2020 at 9:03 am

        Thanks, Kay!

        Reply
    3. Emily Flint says

      August 21, 2020 at 8:12 am

      5 stars
      Such a unique flavor for cupcakes, I know my son is going to love these!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 21, 2020 at 9:03 am

        Thanks, Emily! This is super fun to make with kids!

        Reply
    4. Sue says

      August 21, 2020 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      I agree, the cream soda feels so retro and fun. But that brown sugar buttercream frosting really takes it up a notch. Delicious! I will make these again!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 21, 2020 at 9:02 am

        Thanks, Sue!

        Reply
    5. Swathi says

      August 21, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious I need to try it for my kids they love cupcakes, cream soda version sounds great.

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 21, 2020 at 4:51 pm

        Thank you, enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Meesha says

      August 21, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      Those look heavenly!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 21, 2020 at 4:51 pm

        Thanks, Meesha!

        Reply
    7. Amy says

      August 21, 2020 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at cream soda! This was delicious thanks!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 21, 2020 at 4:52 pm

        Thanks, Amy!

        Reply
    8. Rachael says

      August 21, 2020 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      Like everything you post, this is like a sweet hit of nostalgia! So into these!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 21, 2020 at 8:25 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Michele Peterson says

      August 21, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      5 stars
      Loved that brown sugar buttercream frosting - I could have eaten a whole bowl of it!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 21, 2020 at 9:07 pm

        Thank you, Michele! It's my favorite part!

        Reply
    10. Chef Dennis says

      August 22, 2020 at 2:56 am

      5 stars
      I am so excited to have this Cream Soda Cupcake! Looks really mouthwatering!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 22, 2020 at 1:03 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Sarah James says

      August 22, 2020 at 4:51 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea to flavour your cupcakes with cream soda, I love the retro feel. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 22, 2020 at 1:03 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    12. Kerri says

      August 22, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      I surprised my husband with these and he was THRILLED. he couldn't get enough. He has requested that I keep these on repeat!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 22, 2020 at 2:00 pm

        That's so great to hear, thanks Kerri!

        Reply
    13. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

      August 22, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      Great food photos. It looks so good.

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 22, 2020 at 6:46 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    14. Amanda Marie Boyle says

      August 23, 2020 at 4:40 am

      5 stars
      I love cream soda! As does my gluten free friend! These are definitely going on our next girls night!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 23, 2020 at 8:57 am

        How fun!

        Reply
    15. Debra says

      August 23, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      Cream Soda...magic secret ingredient. Brilliant!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 23, 2020 at 7:20 pm

        Thank you, Debra!

        Reply

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