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    Almond Flour Vanilla Cupcakes

    Published: Nov 4, 2020 · Modified: Aug 15, 2023 by Jennifer Brown · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    These Almond Flour Vanilla Cupcakes are flavored with vanilla and sweetened with honey for a simple and healthier dessert recipe! These classic vanilla cupcakes are SCD, paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.

    Three baked and frosted cupcakes on a flowery plate.

    Cupcakes are a classic dessert and this simple (and healthier) recipe yields cupcakes that are moist and flavorful without a lot of fuss!

    Ingredients:

    Ingredients for the cupcakes on marble table.

    Almond Flour - I recommend blanched finely ground almond flour for a lighter, fluffier texture. Using almond meal will result in a gritty, more dense cupcake.

    Almond Milk - Any dairy free milk such as cashew, walnut, or coconut milk all work in this recipe.

    Olive Oil - If you prefer, melted (but not hot) coconut oil can be used in place of olive oil.

    How do I make the almond flour vanilla cupcakes?

    This recipe is very straight forward.

    Whisk the dry and wet ingredients in separate bowls before combining.

    Then whisk together until the batter is thick and free of lumps.

    Line muffin tins with paper liners and fill with the batter until ¾ths full.

    Bake in the center rack of the oven until the cupcakes are firm to the tough and golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 15 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Cupcakes cooling in a muffin pan.

    Tips:

    • Before beginning, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature.
    • If you don't have any paper cupcake liners, simply grease the muffin tin really well before adding the batter.
    • Once the muffin tin is filled with the vanilla cupcake batter, tap the tin on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles and help distribute the batter evenly.
    • Almond flour tends to brown and burn quickly, tent the cupcakes with aluminum foil if you notice the cupcakes getting too brown.

    What should I top my almond flour vanilla cupcakes with?

    There are so many yummy frosting recipes to choose from!

    If you prefer dairy free frostings, then my Honey Italian Meringue is a great option!

    It's similar in flavor and texture to a marshmallow fluff...so good!

    The strawberry frosting from this Almond Flour Strawberry Cake or the coconut frosting from my Coconut Cupcakes recipe would also be amazing options!

    A cupcake topped with vanilla frosting.

    If you're stomach can handle dairy, then I highly suggest topping these vanilla cupcakes with my Vanilla Italian Meringue Buttercream recipe (which is shown in the photo above) or my Pumpkin Italian Meringue Buttercream!

    Make sure to try these other almond flour dessert recipes!

    • Vanilla Cake Pops
    • Lemon Cake with Coconut Lemon Frosting
    • Clementine Bundt Cake
    • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
    • Pear and Havarti Tart

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    NOTE: If following the SCD diet, I suggest contacting the company to verify ingredients before using any prepackaged products.

    NOTE: If following the SCD diet, I suggest contacting the company to verify ingredients before using any prepackaged products.

    Recipe was inspired by my Vanilla Almond Flour Cake recipe.

    Recipe

    Three cupcakes on a green floral plate.

    Almond Flour Vanilla Cupcakes

    by: Jennifer Brown
    These almond flour vanilla cupcakes are flavored with vanilla and sweetened with honey for a simple and healthier dessert recipe! These classic vanilla cupcakes are SCD, paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 cupcakes
    Calories 247 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups blanched finely ground almond flour
    • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ cup honey (a mild flavored honey is best)
    • ½ cup dairy free milk (almond, cashew, or coconut milk all work)
    • 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 325F. Place 12 paper cupcake liners in a muffin pan. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl whisk together the almond flour, salt, and baking soda.
    • In a separate large bowl whisk all of the wet ingredients together.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the almond flour mixture and whisk until well combined. The batter will be fairly thick!
    • Fill each cupcake liner until about ¾ths full. The batter should be enough for 12 cupcakes.
    • Place the pan on the center rack of the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The cupcakes will be a golden brown color and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes should come out clean.
    • Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning the cupcakes out onto a cooling rack. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
    • The cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for 2 days or in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Unfrosted cupcakes can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

    Notes

    • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before beginning!
    • Blanched finely ground almond flour is preferred since it yields a fluffier texture than almond meal. 
    • Melted (but not hot) coconut oil can be used instead of coconut oil. 
    • Try frosting these cupcakes with my Vanilla Italian Meringue Buttercream or the strawberry frosting from my Strawberry Almond Flour Cake! 
     
    The nutritional information calculated in this recipe is an estimate. The photos and content above are copyright protected. Please do not use my photos. Please do not copy this recipe and share it on your own website or social media channels. If you wish to tell people about this recipe, you can provide a link back to my blog rather than copying the recipe. Thank you! XO, Jen

    Nutrition

    Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword vanilla almond flour cupcakes
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    1. Mary Littlejohn

      June 25, 2022 at 7:42 pm

      I made these today after trying countless recipes that didn't turn out well. They are so moist and delicious. I will add a bit more vanilla next time or maybe even a bit of banana for more flavor.

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      • Jennifer Brown

        July 15, 2022 at 8:35 am

        So glad you liked them! Thank you for leaving a review!

        Reply
    2. Ava

      May 16, 2022 at 8:25 pm

      instead of doing dairy free milk can you regular milk

      Reply
      • Jennifer Brown

        May 27, 2022 at 2:46 pm

        Yes you can.

        Reply
    3. Gloria

      April 23, 2022 at 12:35 pm

      Can I use regular sugar and not honey? Please respond ASAP. I’m making them for my granddaughter tomorrow.

      Reply
      • Jennifer Brown

        April 23, 2022 at 2:19 pm

        Hi Gloria! You can use maple syrup instead of honey but using regular sugar will drastically alter the texture of the cupcakes. If you must use regular sugar then I suggest finding a different recipe that already incorporates it in the ingredients. Best of luck to you and I hope you enjoy your time with your granddaughter tomorrow!

        Reply
    4. Aileen

      May 15, 2021 at 6:25 am

      What size of cup for measuring the ingredients ?

      Reply
      • Jennifer Brown

        May 27, 2021 at 10:06 am

        All of the ingredients, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card.

        Reply
    5. Lilly

      March 10, 2021 at 8:44 pm

      Just fabulous cupcake, omitted frosting, just added three choco chips, very good healthy snack option

      Reply
      • Jennifer Brown

        March 11, 2021 at 11:37 am

        So glad to hear you enjoyed the cupcakes, thanks for sharing!!

        Reply

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