Grain-free vanilla cupcake recipe (with our favorite no sugar frosting) (2024)

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by purelytwins

Gluten-free, grain-free coconut cupcake recipe made from 6 ingredients.
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We had a dream about cupcakes.

They were rich, chewy with a melt-in-your mouth frosting dusted with sprinkles.

Then we woke up and they were real!


haha What? You don’t dream about cupcakes?

See how simple these vanilla grain-free cupcakes with stevia coconut butter frosting are to make.

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One…two…three…six cute perfect cupcakes just calling your name.

Paleovanilla cupcakes that are made from just 6 ingredients and only 8 grams of sugar per cupcake!

Not bad considering an average cupcake has about 25 – 30 grams of sugar!!! YIKES

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You can truly enjoy these cupcakes a bit more guilt-free.

But do remember a cupcake is a cupcake no matter what it is made out of.

Sprinkles are a must optional.

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We enjoyed these cupcakes while down in FL for Lori’s baby shower. And everyone loved them!!!

They were…dare we say…hotter than our famous raw chocolate truffles from Purely Classic Recipes.

Gasp.

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Vanilla cupcakes (gluten, grain, & dairy-free)

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A healthy simple vanilla cupcake recipe made from 6 ingredients. Gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free cupcakes with a coconut butter stevia frosting. If you are looking for the best cupcake recipe this one is it!

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: makes 6 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

Scale

CUPCAKES

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut flour (1 1/2 oz)
  • 1/4 cup nut meal (we used cashews and macadamia nuts) (1 oz)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or coconut nectar or honey) (3 oz)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, liquid (2 oz)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

FROSTING

  • 1/3 cup coconut butter, softened
  • few drops of stevia or 1-3 tablespoons sweetener of choice
  • 34 tablespoons coconut milk or cream (Use full-fat canned coconut milk or cream)

Instructions

Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 6 cupcakes in cupcake pan.
  2. Place all ingredients into a Vitamix.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Scoop out into cupcake liners.
  5. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While cupcakes cool make frosting.

Frosting

  1. Place coconut butter and stevia into a bowl or measuring cup.
  2. Add in coconut milk one tablespoon at a time. May need more or less.
  3. Stir until well combined.
  4. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  5. Spread frosting onto cupcakes.
  6. Top with sprinkles if desired.

Hurry, head to the kitchen now and make these grain-free vanilla cupcakes and frost with a rich no sugar frosting!

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It will be love at first bite 🙂

Do you like cupcakes? Vanilla or chocolate? Sprinkles? Frosting?

Do you prefer a slice of cake or cupcakes?

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30 comments

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Holly @ EatGreatBEGreatJuly 30, 2014 - 11:09 am

If I’m not too exhausted by the time I get home from work tonight, I’m totally trying these out; otherwise, I’ll be making them on the weekend. They sound amazing and I’m SO excited to give them a try!!! I’m kind of cupcake obsessed! 🙂

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purelytwinsJuly 30, 2014 - 11:28 am

Holly let us know how you like them!

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HeatherJuly 30, 2014 - 12:42 pm

I think vanilla extract/bean would be a crucial ingredient in vanilla cupcakes… is this missing on purpose?

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purelytwinsJuly 30, 2014 - 4:42 pm

Heather it is “vanilla” in terms that it is not chocolate. You can add vanilla extract if you would like.

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KierstenJuly 30, 2014 - 12:52 pm

These look delicious! I can never get my cupcakes to be nice and round like that. They are always flat and not so pretty. I love the idea of using coconut butter as frosting. LOVE me some coconut butter 🙂

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purelytwinsJuly 30, 2014 - 4:43 pm

Coconut butter is the best!

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SandraJuly 30, 2014 - 7:56 pm

these look great! yummm. I’m normally a chocolate gal but do crave my vanilla treats as well.
do you think you could use all coconut flour to keep nut-free?
thanks so much, girls!!

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purelytwinsJuly 30, 2014 - 8:23 pm

You could try using all coconut flour, you might have to add one more egg in. Or you could use sunflower or pumpkin seed meal. Oh yes we love our chocolate but a good vanilla treat is nice!

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Alison PhillipsJuly 31, 2014 - 12:59 am

You know, this might be showing my age here… but I can recall when the only things dieters had to eat were things that tasted like sawdust. Rice cakes were the rage, and people brought them by the sleeve to work to munch on, looking for all the world like an unhappy animal out to pasture. Anything that was diet was tasteless, and was also hard to find. Unless you were eating raw vegetables, and being exceedingly good about your water intake, there wasn’t a lot of input that would impact what you ate. This was particularly true when the internet wasn’t quite such a massive beast, and information was harder to access. Now, look!! We have blogs like this one where people are wonderful enough to share healthy foods with us, that are disguised as treats and taste just as divine. I’m very glad to live in the world of today, when eating food that is good for us, still tastes like heaven. 🙂

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purelytwinsJuly 31, 2014 - 1:10 pm

thanks!

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MichelleJuly 31, 2014 - 9:41 am

Why are you guys such geniuses in the kitchen?! Haha yummy! Can’t wait until I’ve got a little time to try these…
One question though- for the coconut milk for the the frosting, are we using the cream from the top post-fridge, or the whole thing all mixed together? Thanks in advance ladies:)

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purelytwinsJuly 31, 2014 - 1:07 pm

We suggest using just the coconut cream from the top post-fridge or a coconut creamer. And thank you 🙂

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Nichole TheriaultJuly 31, 2014 - 3:05 pm

This looks so good and easy! It will be going on my to make list!!

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purelytwinsJuly 31, 2014 - 4:13 pm

Let us know how you like it Nichole.

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Michelle @ Vitamin SunshineAugust 1, 2014 - 10:18 am

Yum! I need something fun, like cupcakes, in my kitchen this weekend. Love the ingredient list!

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purelytwinsAugust 1, 2014 - 10:36 am

Enjoy the cupcakes Michelle.

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AmAugust 2, 2014 - 10:31 am

Every year, it’s always a big decision about what I’m going to choose for my birthday “cake”. I think I found it!!! 😀 Thanks so much for this terrific looking recipe! 🙂

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purelytwinsAugust 2, 2014 - 1:39 pm

Awesome Am!!

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Heather RAugust 3, 2014 - 9:14 pm

These look great! Looking for a grain free low sugar recipe to make a small cake and cupcakes for my little one’s 2nd birthday next week. This may be the winner! Going to test them out tomorrow. I love coconut butter, and all things coconut really. 🙂 thank you!!!

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purelytwinsAugust 3, 2014 - 9:51 pm

Awesome Heather enjoy the cupcakes 😉

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AlexAugust 9, 2014 - 4:23 pm

thanks for sharing this information with us 🙂

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Laura KathrynFebruary 11, 2015 - 11:37 pm

Been eating 100% clean for over a month now & ive been searching for the PERFECT bday treat! This is definitely the winner! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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purelytwinsFebruary 12, 2015 - 9:17 am

glad you like it Laura!

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TaylorJuly 24, 2015 - 10:50 pm

hi! just wanted to know if the frosting holds up okay or if the coconut milk makes it thin out even in the fridge?

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purelytwinsJuly 25, 2015 - 9:40 am

It holds up pretty good.

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AmiSeptember 17, 2017 - 6:23 pm

Can you do a flax egg? Or egg whites?

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purelytwinsSeptember 21, 2017 - 12:03 am

You can always try.

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Grain-free vanilla cupcake recipe (with our favorite no sugar frosting) (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs are in a vanilla cupcake without frosting? ›

Calories in Vanilla Cupcake (no Frosting)
Calories171.5
Sodium78.8 mg
Potassium38.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate27.7 g
Dietary Fiber0.3 g
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How much sugar is in a cupcake without frosting? ›

Cake or cupcake, without icing or filling, white
Nutrition Facts
Sodium 287mg12 %
Total Carbohydrate 33g12 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g1 %
Sugar 20g
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How many calories are in a vanilla cupcake with frosting? ›

240 Calories
Fat10 g
Carbs35 g
Fiber0 g
Protein1 g

How many carbs in a cake without frosting? ›

Homemade White Cake Without Frosting (1 cake, 2-layer (8" or 9" dia)) contains 507.4g total carbs, 500.3g net carbs, 110g fat, 47.9g protein, and 3167 calories.

How many calories in a slice of vanilla cake without frosting? ›

There are 264 calories in a 1 piece (1/12 of 9” dia) (74.000g) serving size of Cake, white, prepared from recipe without frosting.

What happens if you don't put sugar in cupcakes? ›

Other sugars, such as honey, brown faster and make much darker cakes. Artificial sweeteners often don't caramelise, which can result in a pallid-looking cake. Sugar helps cakes stay moist after baking. A completely sugar-free cake will dry out quickly, so wrap cooled cakes in cling film to prevent moisture loss.

What can I use instead of sugar for frosting? ›

Stevia. If you're looking for a substitute for powdered sugar that's lower in calories, you can use stevia or some other type of artificial sweetener. If you're looking for a sugar-free substitute for sugar, this is probably one of the most common ones people use.

What is a substitute for icing sugar in frosting? ›

It is possible to simply use granulated sugar in a slightly smaller amount, though you'll have to accept that the texture may not be ideal, especially for icing or other recipes that are supposed to be super smooth. Just substitute 1 cup of granulated sugar for every 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar and proceed as directed.

Can I eat a cupcake on my diet? ›

Cupcakes are high in sugar and saturated fat, two nutrients that should be consumed in moderation. Women should stay under 24 grams of added sugar per day, and men should aim for less than 36 grams per day. Added sugar is any sugar that's not found naturally in foods (like the natural sugar in fruit or milk).

What has more calories frosting or cake? ›

Frosting alone can add anywhere from 150 to 400 calories on one slice of cake. When you make cake, leaving it unfrosted and simply sprinkling it with a dusting of powdered sugar will reduce calories and still be delicious.

How many calories in a sugar free cupcake? ›

140 Calories
Fat9 g
Carbs18 g
Fiber4 g
Protein3 g

How many carbs in a plain vanilla cupcake? ›

Vanilla cupcakes contains 230 calories per 59 g serving. This serving contains 11 g of fat, 1 g of protein and 32 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 24 g sugar and 0.2 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Vanilla cupcakes contains 4 g of saturated fat and 10 mg of cholesterol per serving.

How many carbs are in 1 vanilla cupcake? ›

Nutrition Facts per cupcake:

Calories: 105. Fat: 4 g. Protein: 2 g. Carbs: 16.5 g.

How many carbs are in a plain cupcake? ›

Popular Types of Cupcakes
Plain Cupcakes
Net Carbs(g)Total Carbs(g)
1 small9.719.81
1 medium15.6115.81
1 large24.6825.08
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How many carbs is 1 Walmart cupcake? ›

Walmart Chocolate And Vanilla Cupcakes (1 cupcake) contains 31g total carbs, 30g net carbs, 11g fat, 1g protein, and 220 calories.

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