Are you missing your favorite treats such as cupcakes, but can't eat them due to diet restrictions such as gluten?  Don't fret it!  There are some amazing gluten free cupcake recipes for you and your family to enjoy.  And to make it even more exciting, you can make it a fun baking experience in the kitchen together.

Here are 5 easy-to-make gluten free cupcake recipes you can make with your family:

1. Gluten Free Lemon Cupcakes-If you are a fan of all things lemon, you will love this recipe.  Here is the ingredients you will need to make this yummy treat:

• 120g (¾ cup) All purpose gluten free flour
• ½ tsp Xanthan gum (omit if your flour mix has gum added)
• 2 tsp gluten free baking powder
• 110g (1 stick) dairy free margarine
• 110g (½ cup sugar) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• lemon zest, from ½ lemon
• 430g, (4 cups) powdered sugar, gluten free and sieved
• 100g (½ cup) dairy free margarine
• 6 tsp lemon juice
• 2-3 tablespoons dairy free milk
• 2 -3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

For full details, visit the blog Tea Biscuit!

   2. Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes- Do you like carrot cake?  There's an easy gluten free recipe out there you can try.  Ingredients you will need are:

• 2 1/2 cups Gluten Free All Purpose Flour 
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup applesauce
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 6 large carrots or 8 medium
• 1 1/2 cups pecans
• Icing ( I used store bought GF cream cheese icing)

For full details on how to make this yummy recipe, visit the blog Easy Green Mom.

  3. Gluten Free Cupcakes with Nutella Cloud Frosting- Have you ever tried a Nutella based frosting? I have and it's wonderful. The ingredients you will need to make this divine treat are:

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten free flour mix
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For more details, visit 52 Kitchen Adventures.

  4.  Maple Bacon Gluten Free Cupcakes with Bacon Buttercream- I am aching to try this one as maple and bacon together make an awesome combination.  Have you ever tried it?  To check out this gluten free version, visit Food Faith Fitness.

 5. Gluten Free S'mores Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting- Here is a nice campfire favorite turned into a delicious gluten free cupcake.  Are you on board?  I would love to try this one with my girls.  For full details such as ingredients visit Faithfully Gluten Free!

Want more gluten free recipe ideas?  Check out Premeditated Leftovers.