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Gluten Free Cannoli Cupcakes

Published: Sep 22, 2019 By: Allianna Moximchalk Modified Mar 14, 2022

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These Gluten Free Cannoli Cupcakes are super easy and fun to make! The almond flour based cupcakes paired with the smooth and silky dairy free vanilla frosting is delightful. You can have these cupcakes on the table within 45 minutes. 

close up shot of a gluten free cupcake with vanilla frosting on top

Cannoli’s are super popular around the holidays, especially Christmas in an Italian home. Growing up in an Italian household these were always a staple. Once I went gluten free I was dying to find a fun alternative that I could safely eat, so I came up with this recipe!

What Makes This Recipe So Good?

  • First off, the moist almond flour cupcake combined with the silky vanilla frosting is so delightful. The chocolate chips on top is definitely the icing on the cake!
  • This recipe is naturally dairy free, gluten free, grain free and paleo friendly. 
  • These cupcakes only take 45 minutes to make and require 15 minutes of hands on time which means they are super easy to make!
  • You can prepare these cupcakes in advance and they taste just as good. 
  • If you are a cupcake lover like me, you will also love my Paleo Strawberry Frosted Cupcakes.
  • I love making these cupcakes during the holiday season. They are such a fun twist on traditional cannoli yet they are gluten and grain free. 

cupcake ingredients laid out in bowls

Ingredients: 

For the gluten free cupcake-

  • Almond flour-This is the base of these cupcakes. Please note that not all gluten free flours are equal so it is important that you stick to almond flour in this recipe. I love getting my fine almond flour from Costco. I have found that you can get the best bang for your buck there. 
  • Tapioca flour-This helps bind everything together. 
  • Coconut flour-I like using a blend of flours when I bake because I find it makes the most stable cake. It also adds a tad of sweetness to baked goods. 
  • Coconut sugar-To sweeten these cupcakes. 
  • Baking soda-To help the cupcakes rise. 
  • Sea salt-To taste.

dairy free frosting ingredients laid out in bowls

For the dairy free frosting-

  • Palm oil shortening-This is the base of the frosting. Palm shortening is palm oil with some of the fat removed. When you remove the fat it thickens the mixture, and smooth which makes it perfect for frosting. 
  • Coconut flour-To help thicken the frosting. Without the coconut flour the frosting would be far too thin. 
  • Honey-To sweeten the frosting. You can also use maple syrup but note that it may change the color. I suggest using a lighter colored honey. 
  • Vanilla-To add some flavor.

To serve:

  • Chocolate chips-I love the dairy free chocolate chips from Enjoy Life!

Step By Step How To Make:

  • First preheat the oven to 350. 
  • Line a cupcake pan with muffin liners. 
  • Now, mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. 

dry ingredients in a bowl

  • Then mix all of the wet ingredients in a separate bowl, now mix the two until smooth. 

wet ingredients in abowl

  • Divide up the muffin batter into the 12 cupcake liners and bake for 15 minutes. 

raw cupcake batter in muffin pans

  • While the cupcakes are baking, add all of the frosting ingredients to a bowl and mix with a food processor until smooth. Roughly 30 seconds. 

whipped dairy free vanilla frosting

  • Once the cupcakes come out of the oven, allow them to cook for 15 minutes. 
  • Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost the cupcakes and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.

How Long Do These Cupcakes Last?

  • These cupcakes last for up to a week in the fridge. 

Chef’s Tips:

  • Do not frost your cupcakes until they are cooled, if you frost them while they are warm the frosting will melt off. 
  • Make sure you keep them stored wrapped in the fridge to prevent them from spoiling. I like using a large glass container to store my cupcakes in. 

3 paleo cupcakes laid out with chocolate chips on top

If you like this recipe, you will LOVE my other gluten free desserts:

  • Paleo Mint Cookie Bars
  • Chocolate Covered Oranges 
  • Mini Gluten Free Chocolate Cakes
  • Vegan Reece’s

If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

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close up shot of a gluten free cupcake with vanilla frosting on top

Gluten Free Cannoli Cupcakes

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas, dairy free, easy, fun
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Author Allianna Moximchalk
308kcal
Cost $5
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Equipment

  • cupcake liners
  • cupcake pan
  • Hand mixer

Ingredients

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup palm oil shortening make sure it is room temp
  • 1 cup coconut oil make sure it is not hard
  • 1/3 cup tapioca flour or arrowroot. cornstarch is ok if you are not paleo
  • 1/3 cup honey make sure it is lighter honey or it could change the coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

to serve:

  • chocolate chips I like the enjoy life kind because they are dairy free
  • honey to drizzle

For the cupcakes:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 cup tapioca flour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Mix all of the cake dry ingredients in a bowl, then mix all of the wet ones. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Divide up the batter between 12 cupcakes. Now bake for 14-16 minutes.
  • While the muffins are baking, put the frosting ingredients in a bowl and blend until smooth with a hand mixer. Put the frosting side.
  • When the cupcakes are done, allow them to cool for 15 minutes prior to frosting. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and a honey drizzle on top when ready to serve. If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

Notes

If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna
Be sure to wait to frost the cupcakes until they are cool. 
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. 
 
 
Easy and fun gluten free cannoli cupcakes
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Cannoli Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving (1 cupcake)
Calories 308 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 205mg9%
Potassium 7mg0%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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About Allianna Moximchalk | Hi, I’m Allianna. A few years ago my friend introduced me to the paleo diet and since then it has changed my life! I went from taking over a dozen medications a day to managing all of my symptoms with diet and lifestyle. My mission is to help others do the same.

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6 comments

  • Lori
    February 23, 2022

    SO good! The vanilla and honey are so delicious

    Reply
    • Allianna Moximchalk
      February 23, 2022

      Thanks for your review!

      Reply
  • Mitch
    March 14, 2022

    5 stars
    So delicious!

    Reply
    • Allianna Moximchalk
      March 14, 2022

      I am so glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  • Davina Schwehr
    March 17, 2022

    5 stars
    These cupcakes were so delish! I opted to go with shavings of HU salty dark chocolate on top. The cupcake was slighlty dense almost muffin like and the frosting was so light with a sweet but not too sweet taste! I shared these at a gathering and EVERYONE loved them!

    Reply
    • Allianna Moximchalk
      March 17, 2022

      I am so glad you liked them!

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Allianna. In my junior year of college I turned to Sarah Ballantyne’s Paleo Protocol and it saved my life. During that time I completely shifted and started to manage my autoimmune disease with food and lifestyle. Since then I have made it my mission to share my clean and real food recipes with you. On Allianna’s Kitchen you can expect to find paleo, Whole30, and AIP recipes as well as things I have learned along the way as my body has healed. I’m so excited to have you here.

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