Orange Cupcakes (Gluten Free)

A cupcake with creamy white frosting and orange zest sits on a plate. More cupcakes and orange slices are in the background on a wooden board and cooling rack. The scene is bright and inviting.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 221 kcal

Ingredients

For the cake:

1 cup + 6 tablespoons gluten free flour
½ cup low carb granulated sweetener
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup avocado oil
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting:

½ cup softened butter use vegan if needed
2 cups low carb powdered sweetener
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
½ teaspoon orange blossom water optional
Candied orange peel for decoration optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line 8 cupcake wells or grease them.
In a bowl, mix the flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
In the same bowl, create a well and add the oil, almond milk, orange juice, zest, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
Divide evenly among cupcake liners and smooth the tops.
Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the butter, orange zest, and powdered sweetener on low.
Add orange juice and blossom water. Beat on high for 3–5 minutes until fluffy.
Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupcakeCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 374IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 1mg