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Red velvet muffins with cream cheese frosting on a pink plate.

Gluten-Free Red Velvet Muffins

Josefina Almond Yes
GF Red Velvet Muffins are soft, super moist, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that adds richness. They're perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Cakes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown rice flour (140gr)
  • 1/4 cup corn starch (30gr)
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (10 gr)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (57gr)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup sunflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (3gr)
  • 2 tablespoon vinegar (15ml)
  • Red Food Coloring

For the frosting:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (57gr)
  • 1/3 cup icing sugar (50gr)
  • 220 gr full-fat cream cheese softened at room temperature (1 cup)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line 8 muffin cups with liners or lightly grease them.
  • Whisk brown rice flour, corn starch, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl beat butter and sugar until creamy. You can use an electric mixer or a hand whisk. Add the egg, oil, and vanilla and mix well.  
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones along with the milk. Integrate everything.
  • In a small bowl mix the baking soda with the vinegar. When it starts to bubble throw it into the preparation.
  • Finally, add the red food colorant and mix well.
  • Pour the mixture into the previously prepared pans. Fill the muffin cups ¾ full, dividing the mixture as evenly as possible.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
  • Let cool before removing.

For the frosting:

  • Beat the softened butter for a few minutes to a soft and even consistency. Add the icing sugar and beat to make it smooth. Add the cream cheese and keep beating to a good consistency for the muffins.
  • Once the muffins are completely cooled pipe the frosting on top.

Notes

  • Store the muffins in an air-tight container at room temperature for 3 days or or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you frosted them they must be refrigerated!
Keyword Gluten Free Red Velvet Muffins