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    Strawberry Cupcakes - Gluten Free, Eggless

    Published: Aug 26, 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 · 48 Comments

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    These strawberry cupcakes are SO light, soft, and fluffy. The chunks of juicy, tart strawberries balance out the sweetness perfectly.

    Close-up of cupcake with pink frosting

    Time for a poll: how many of you out there go strawberry picking? I, for one, have never been. Crazy, right? There are actually a few farms in the Los Angeles area that allow visitors to pick strawberries.

    How great would it be if I told you these cupcakes were made with my own freshly picked berries? Well... they're not. They're made with frozen berries straight out of my freezer. Because how quick and convenient is that?! I'm still adding strawberry picking to my summer bucket list.

    Anyway, I am so, so excited to tell you about these strawberry cupcakes. Truly. They're completely irresistible. In terms of the flavor, they're just sweet enough... but then you get pieces of strawberry scattered throughout, which adds just a little bit of tartness. It just tastes so fresh... kind of like my strawberry lemonade bars and strawberry cream cheese cookies.

    And then there's the texture, which is perfect. If you've tried my easy vanilla cupcakes, then you know what I mean about the texture. This recipe is essentially an adaptation of that one, because why mess with something that already has so much GOOD going for it? You know what I mean?

    Cupcake with pink frosting cut in half

    If I haven't talked these up enough already, let me just mention the strawberry buttercream frosting. We're using freeze dried strawberries, which not only give this frosting that beautiful pink hue, they also give it a special hint of strawberry flavor.

    Why You'll Love These Strawberry Cupcakes...

    • They are SO pillowy soft. Trust me when I tell you, the texture is BEYOND.
    • No fancy equipment or ingredients needed. And I can almost guarantee you already have the ingredients on hand... except maybe the freeze dried strawberries, but those can be found in pretty much any grocery store or online 🙂
    • The strawberry buttercream frosting is the perfect finishing touch. The cupcakes are delicious on their own, but they are not very sweet, so I really think the frosting puts these over the top (in a good way).

    What You'll Need...

    • The dry ingredients: gluten free flour + baking powder + salt.
    • The moisture: a bit of vegetable oil (I use canola) + milk.
    • The flavor: sugar + vanilla extract + frozen strawberries.
    • Instead of eggs: Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer.
    • For the frosting: unsalted butter + freeze dried strawberries + powdered sugar + milk.
    Cupcakes with pink swirl frosting

    How To Make...

    We're going to start by combining our dry ingredients in a small bowl. In a second, larger bowl, mix the oil with the prepared egg replacer, sugar, and vanilla.

    And now we're going to add our dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with whole milk. Start with a third of the dry mix first, then half the milk, then another third of dry mix, then the rest of the milk, and finally the rest of your dry mix -- make sure to stir between each addition so that everything is nice and combined.

    As your final step, you will stir the frozen, chopped strawberries into your batter. You can use fresh strawberries here too, if you want to -- I just seem to always have berries in my freezer, so that is typically what I use! Bake on 350ºF for about 18 minutes and make sure your cupcakes have cooled completely before frosting!

    Cupcake with pink swirl frosting

    For the strawberry buttercream frosting, you're going to beat the butter until it's nice and fluffy. Then add in some powdered sugar and freeze dried strawberries (make sure to use a food processor or blender first to grind up the strawberries into a powder).

    Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you have the right consistency. Then pipe or spread the frosting onto your cooled cupcakes!

    What do we think? Have my piping skills improved? I'm working at it! 🙂

    For More Gluten Free Cupcake Recipes, Check Out My:

    • Carrot cake cupcakes
    • Hot cocoa cupcakes
    • Cream soda cupcakes
    • Easy vanilla cupcakes
    • Coconut cream cupcakes

    Did you make my strawberry cupcakes? I'd love to hear about it! Leave me a comment below or tag me on Instagram @justastastyblog and #justastastyblog.

    Strawberry Cupcakes - Gluten Free, Eggless

    Print Recipe
    Light and moist cupcakes packed with chunks of juicy strawberries and topped with the perfect strawberry buttercream!
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword buttercream, cupcakes, eggless, gluten free, strawberry
    Total Time 30 mins
    Servings 12 cupcakes
    Author Taleen Benson

    Ingredients

    For the cupcakes:

    • 1 ½ cups (222g) gluten free flour (I use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable or canola oil
    • 1 tablespoon Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer mixed with 2 tablespoon water
    • ⅔ cup (133g) granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk room temperature
    • ¾ cup (100g) frozen strawberries chopped

    For the strawberry buttercream frosting:

    • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter room temperature
    • 3 cups (340g) powdered sugar
    • 1 cup (10g) freeze dried strawberries
    • 3-4 tablespoons whole milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the oil, egg replacer, sugar, and vanilla.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in thirds, alternating with the milk and making sure to start and end with dry ingredients (the order should be: dry ingredients, milk, dry ingredients, milk, dry ingredients; mixing slightly after each addition until everything is combined). Gently stir in the chopped strawberries.
    • Spoon batter into the cupcake liners, a little over halfway full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

    For the strawberry buttercream frosting:

    • Using a food processor, blend the freeze dried strawberries into a powder. Set aside.
    • Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until light and creamy, about 5 minutes.
    • Add powdered sugar and freeze dried strawberries, and continue to beat until combined. Add milk one tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat until the buttercream is the desired consistency. Spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

    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 1 egg instead of the egg replacer.

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    Comments

    1. Andréa Janssen says

      August 26, 2020 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      I love strawberry cupcakes and these cupcakes with the strawberry topping are so delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 26, 2020 at 10:43 am

        Thank you, Andrea!

        Reply
    2. Capri Lilly says

      August 26, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      These strawberry cupcakes were so moist and delicious! I had so much fun making them and even more fun eating them!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 26, 2020 at 2:29 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Amy says

      August 26, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      You've never been strawberry picking?? It's the best fun! We go quite often, along with cherry picking too. Nothing quite beats all those fresh strawberries. Loving this recipe! I was looking for a cupcake recipe to make for a birthday and this is just perfect!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 26, 2020 at 3:54 pm

        I really don't know why I have never gone! Thanks, Amy!

        Reply
    4. Lesli Schwartz says

      August 26, 2020 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      My gluten-free niece was just asking about a good cupcake recipe. Will definitely share this with her!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 26, 2020 at 3:54 pm

        Yay! Thanks for sharing, Lesli!

        Reply
    5. Amanda says

      August 26, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      These strawberry cupcakes are perfect! They have the perfect soft and fluffy texture, and the strawberry frosting is the best finishing touch. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 26, 2020 at 4:41 pm

        Thanks, Amanda!

        Reply
    6. Meesha says

      August 26, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of the best gluten-free cupcakes recipe out there ! It is really moist and soft and I had been having them almost everyday the past week!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 26, 2020 at 11:02 pm

        Thank you, Meesha!

        Reply
    7. Leslie says

      August 27, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      Strawberry picking is so fun. We have a cute place here to pick strawberries. We get SO many and I have to use them up so quickly. I really appreciate strawberry recipes to try. This one looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 27, 2020 at 7:28 pm

        Thanks, Leslie! It's definitely on my to-do list!

        Reply
    8. Debra says

      August 27, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      That strawberry frosting....what perfect little swirls....is so tasty. These are going to make a regular appearance around here.

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 27, 2020 at 7:29 pm

        Yay! Thanks, Debra!

        Reply
    9. Maren says

      August 28, 2020 at 12:30 am

      These sound so sweet and delicious! Perfect for my daughters birthday!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 28, 2020 at 10:22 am

        Thanks, Maren! Enjoy and happy birthday to your daughter!

        Reply
    10. Sanna says

      August 28, 2020 at 12:40 am

      Strawberry picking is so much fun. You should definitely do it next season. That strawberry frosting looks amazing.

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 28, 2020 at 10:22 am

        I'm definitely planning on it! Thanks, Sanna!

        Reply
    11. Maria says

      August 28, 2020 at 3:02 am

      5 stars
      These cupcakes look delicious! They're soft and tender and such a fun treat to make. I love that they use frozen strawberries so that I can make them all year long.

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 28, 2020 at 10:21 am

        Thanks, Maria! That's exactly why I chose to use frozen berries!

        Reply
    12. Stine Mari says

      August 28, 2020 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      I usually don't believe these kind of recipes can measure up to the real thing, but decided to try yours today. They came out fantastic!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 28, 2020 at 3:46 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    13. Chef Dennis says

      August 28, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      I had no idea Bob's made an egg replacement for baking. You're cupcakes look ah-mazing and I can't wait to try them!!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 28, 2020 at 3:45 pm

        It's been a lifesaver for me! Thank you!

        Reply
    14. Marta says

      August 28, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      Taleen, you're going to make my GF free friends fall in love with me all over again. Thank you so much for allowing me to provide a strawberry cupcake recipe for all my buddies no matter their dietary restrictions.

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 28, 2020 at 7:06 pm

        That makes me so happy! Thanks, Marta!

        Reply
    15. Amy Liu Dong says

      August 29, 2020 at 2:25 am

      5 stars
      This is such a pretty and a delicious cupcake.
      I love anything about strawberry and I will def making this recipe.

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 29, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        Yay! Thank you!

        Reply
    16. Diana says

      August 29, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      I love strawberry cupcakes at any time of the day. This recipe is making me drool...

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 29, 2020 at 9:37 pm

        I do too! Thanks, Diana!

        Reply
    17. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

      August 30, 2020 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      These look like perfect fluffy strawberry cupcakes! Such a great version and I can't wait to try the ASAP. That icing is delightful.

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 30, 2020 at 11:10 am

        Thank you, Julie!

        Reply
    18. Beth says

      August 30, 2020 at 11:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love how flavorful these look, plus the fact that they are gluten-free and I don't have to convert anything!! How clever to use freeze-dried strawberries in the frosting so it stays the right consistency.

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 31, 2020 at 9:24 am

        Thanks, Beth! It definitely helps keep the moisture in check.

        Reply
    19. Kushigalu says

      August 31, 2020 at 12:55 am

      5 stars
      My family loves strawberry cupcakes but I have never tried making a gluten free version. Thanks for sharing. This looks fantastic.

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 31, 2020 at 9:24 am

        Yay! Thank you, Kushigalu!

        Reply
    20. Jacqueline Debono says

      August 31, 2020 at 2:25 am

      5 stars
      I'm lucky enough to be able to strawberry pick in my own garden! I also have a lot of wild strawberry plants which produce tiny but very flavourful strawberries! . Those would be divine in these cupcakes!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 31, 2020 at 9:23 am

        Wow, that sounds so dreamy! Those would definitely work great here.

        Reply
    21. Ramona says

      August 31, 2020 at 3:15 am

      5 stars
      These strawberry cupcakes look so elegant and fluffy! The fact that it is also gluten-free makes it even better. I would love to make these for the friend gathering I'm going to have soon! They look so perfect and very cute. I can't wait to make them, thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 31, 2020 at 9:22 am

        Thanks so much, Ramona! Enjoy!

        Reply
    22. Gail Montero says

      August 31, 2020 at 6:04 am

      5 stars
      Looks so pretty! Love that it's gluten-free so hubby and I can enjoy these when we fancy a yummy treat!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 31, 2020 at 9:21 am

        Thanks, Gail! Enjoy!

        Reply
    23. sapana says

      August 31, 2020 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      These cupcakes look absolutely delicious. I am in love with your buttercream frosting and the beautiful color it has got with dried strawberries. Wonderful share!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 31, 2020 at 9:21 am

        Thank you, Sapana!

        Reply
    24. Sophia says

      August 31, 2020 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      I've been on the lookout for a good gluten free cupcake recipe, and this one did not disappoint. I went really well with the strawberry frosting. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Taleen says

        August 31, 2020 at 12:30 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply

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