Funfetti almond flour cupcakes are a slightly healthier version of the best cupcake flavor ever, FUNFETTI! Includes recipes for an easy homemade frosting as well!
This is an old HH recipe from 2017 that I'm breathing new life into today. I can't believe it's been five years since I posted this recipe, and I also can't believe that I've been blogging for 10 years now. That's insane.
After 10 years of blogging, I can say that blogging has a lot of up and downs. When it's good, it's super fun. had a lot of highs, including this year, many months I've reached traffic levels I've only dreamed of. However, when something breaks on the website, or traffic dies down, it's not so much fun. Pinterest recently wiped out over half my traffic almost overnight, so maternity leave hasn't been so fun this time around. I'm 99% sure I'm flagged as spam, but they won't admit it.
When I get overwhelmed, I remind myself of the daily readers. Those of you who send emails and IG messages me thanking me for the blog and my recipes. That keeps me going when times get tougher and when blogging becomes frustrating. I've never worked so hard at something or been so grateful for something in my whole life than this blog. That's why for my bloggiversary, I'm doing a quick and dirty little giveaway to thank you all for being there through the ups and downs.
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I remember as a kid. I ALWAYS asked my mom to make funfetti cupcakes to take to the pool in the summer for my actual birthday. I mean who doesn't love funfetti? I'd take it over chocolate or peanut butter any day, but back to these cupcakes.
As you guys know, I LOVE cooking with almond flour for all these reasons. Any time you can limit the amount of refined white flour, the better. Any time you can make something with a hearty flour that has protein and healthy fats, plus nutrients like magnesium and Vitamin E, I'm also all for it. Almond flour is a great product to use for weight loss, so as I lose my pregnancy weight, you'll likely see more HH almond flour recipes this year.
I actually tried this recipe twice, once with applesauce and once without. The applesauce version was definitely a bit sweeter and, therefore, our favorite, but the one without was whiter in color, more like traditional funfetti cupcakes. I'll provide the recipes for both below, so if the color is more important than taste to you (because you are planning to eat the frosting only anyway) go for it.
How to Make Funfetti Almond Flour Cupcakes
Making this recipe is similar to making any other cupcakes. You're just using slightly different ingredients. I'm not a professional baker, just an RD who loves to cook and eat food with better-for-you ingredients, so most of my baking recipes do not require expert-level cooking skills or a food scale. Here you start with your traditional mix the wet and mix the dry, then combine.
I like to wait till the very end to fold in the sprinkles. You don't want to overmix the batter with the sprinkles, or the colors will bleed into the batter, which takes the "fun" out funfetti.
While your cupcakes are baking, you'll make the frosting. I love the recipe below for rich buttercream, but if your dairy free, I'm a big fan of Miss Jone's frosting line. Big big big fan.
Swaps and Substitutions
- Almond flour - best not to substitute. This recipe is developed specifically using the unique high-fat and protein properties of almond flour. It does not swap well with any other type of flour.
- Tapioca flour - substitute arrowroot, cornstarch, gluten-free 1:1 flour, or all-purpose flour (will not be gluten-free).
- Baking soda and powder - do not omit or substitute.
- Salt - do not recommend omitting for flavor.
- Applesauce - may omit. If you omit it, increase coconut milk to ¾ cup. The final product will be whiter in color but less sweet.
- Full-Fat Coconut Milk - If you can tolerate dairy, whole milk works best as a substitute.
- Eggs - a flax egg or egg substitute may work, but I haven't tried it yet! Let us know in the comments if you do!
- Maple syrup - can substitute honey or any other liquid sweeter. I don't recommend omitting it as it's the only sweetener in the recipe other than the sprinkles.
- Vanilla - for flavor, you can omit it, but I don't recommend it!
- Sprinkles - Don't omit, or it won't be funfetti!
- Softened Butter - can use a vegan butter substitute.
- Heavy Whipping Cream - use full-fat coconut milk from the can.
- Powdered sugar - do not omit. Make your own powdered sugar by combining 2 cups of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoon of cornstarch in a high-powered blender for 30 seconds. That's it!
How to Store and Freeze
To store: Ideally, store the cupcakes separately from the frosting and frost right before serving. This allows you to keep them in an airtight container and prevent drying out. The cupcakes are shelf stable for a couple of days, but the frosting needs to be refrigerated. Once you frost the cupcakes, be sure to store in them in the refrigerator.
To freeze: Freeze cupcakes before frosting in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Freeze frosting in a separate container for up to six months.
More almond flour recipes:
- 15 + ways to use almond flour (more desserts, bread, and dinner recipes!)
- Chocolate Almond Flour Cupcakes
- Almond Flour Banana Bread
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Funfetti Almond Flour Cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 2.5 cups blanched fine almond flour NOT ALMOND MEAL
- ¼ cup tapioca flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt fine
- 4 ounces unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup coconut milk full fat from the can
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup sprinkles
Buttercream Vanilla Frosting
- ¼ cup softened butter
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a muffin/cupcake tin with paper or silicone liners. I recommend spraying both the silicone and paper liners with cooking spray. The first time I made these, I did not spray the paper liners, and the cupcakes didn’t come out clean until they were fully cooled.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl (almond flour, cassava flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. )
- Mix wet ingredients (applesauce, coconut milk, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla) in a medium bowl (thoroughly whisk with an electric mixture).
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, do not overmix! Now the best part, fold in the sprinkles! To avoid them melting in and getting weird colored cupcakes, don’t do this near the stove, and don’t overdo the mixing.
- Divide the mixture among 12 cupcakes. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean. Mine took closer to 18-20 minutes each time.
- While they are baking, make the frosting by combining all the ingredients and mixing until you get the frosting.
Notes
Nutrition
Madeline says
This is such a fun recipe! I love that you included the nutrition facts. I'm one of those weird people that tracks their macros and sometimes people's recipes look incredible, but I don't have any idea what the breakdown of carbs, fats and proteins would be unless I made it all first. Also, your photography is stunning 🙂
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
It's good to know you appreciate them, sometimes I do it and sometimes not. It's good to know that someone really appreciates it. I should have asked that on the survey!
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-ups says
Happy anniversary!!!! I love funfetti, I will have to give these a try.
Mona says
Love these! Mostly healthy with a sprinkle of fun.
Rosie says
I love anything with almond flour - these sound delicious!
Patrick@looneyforfood.com says
Happy blogerversay! I also like the nutrition facts! But no frosting? need frosting and it looks so good in the picture! I think everything should be funfetti! So fun
Sarah @ Bucket List Tummy says
Happy Blogiversary!!! 4 years is a long time. And girl, I"m like you - gimme all the frosting!!!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
Happy Blogiversary! I'm coming up on my 4 year as well. That is so crazy. A lot of words, lol. Your blog is so fantastic, and your recipes are amazing, but YOU my dear are the star. So glad I've met you through this crazy community!
Patricia @Sweet and Strong says
Happy Blogiversary! Funfetti cupcakes are my absolute fav!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
I entered!!!! YOLO
Mary | Momma Be Fit says
Happy blogiversary!! These cupcakes are so much fun! Healthy baking is tricky, but you seem to have it figured out. Oddly I've been looking up funfetti-flavored desserts lately. Not sure why that particular flavor- maybe because summer's a festive season- but of course most recipes are laden with sugar. Bookmarking these for when the craving hits again. 🙂
Hannah says
Could I sub wheat flour for the tapioca flour in this? Or would that totally throw off the bake?
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Honestly, I think you'd be 100% fine subbing all-purpose flour for the tapioca flour, but, the disclaimer is I haven't tried it! If you do try it, let me know how it goes!
Rene says
My favorite recipes are the quinoa pizza bites and the peanut butter mug cake. I enjoy reading your recipes, workouts and your grocery hauls.
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Those are some old recipes but really good ones! Thank you for sharing what you love from HH! You are entered.
Audrey Stewart says
I just love the recipes so much! I think I have made more of them than I can count. Happy Blogiversary! I always enjoy your newsletter.
I would love to see some more quick meals for the busy days at work, that can be put together quickly after work. Keep up the good work!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
I'm totally in the make meals as quick as possible stage of life, so definitely more of those coming this year! Thank you for sharing what you love from HH! You are entered.
Alaina D Burran says
What a delicious recipe! Honestly, my favorite posts include a mixture of your life as a Mom with a sprinkling of workouts, recipes, etc. Real life is the best!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
I've been trying to do more "real life posts" I enjoy writing them and always enjoy other bloggers posts with the "real life." Thank you for sharing what you love from HH! You are entered.
Lisa V. says
I especially like all your recipes that use oat flour.
Lidia says
These are so fun, can't wait to try! My favorite recipes are any/all of your muffins and quick-breads 🙂
Chris says
Happy Blogiversart! I love any healthy dessert or breakfast recipes. Also enjoy family & your home life updates & of course birth stories. Thank you for sharing!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Thank you for sharing what you love from HH! You are entered in the giveaway!
Erika says
Long time reader first time responder (and fellow Arizonian)! I absoltely love your DIY Starbucks feta wrap, you have saved me major $$$ making it myself! Thank you for sharing your recipes, fitness tips, and life, much appreciated!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
That's an old recipe, but one of my all time favorite! Saved me a lot of money too ha ha Thank you for sharing what you love from HH! You are entered in the giveaway!
Sarah says
Happy blogiversary!
As a fellow Arizona resident, I really like all your life posts, especially the Friday ones,
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
That is so great to hear! Sometimes I wonder how much people like the Friday series, I'll keep them up! Thank you for sharing what you love from HH! You are entered in the giveaway!
Mary says
I love the quick and healthy dinner
recipes!
Thank you for sharing about life in general.
I like your grateful attitude!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
That is so sweet, I work really hard at staying positive and grateful. It doesn't come naturally but, it's worth the work! Thank you for sharing what you love from HH! You are entered in the giveaway!
Amy K says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this blog! Happy Blogiversary! Your Facebook stories are awesome too!
I really like the simple high-protein recipes you have and all the quick and easy meals. I also very much enjoy that you're REAL -you don't just share the highlight reel, but all the struggles that come with life too! Thank you so much for being here and being you!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Hi Amy! Sometimes I wonder if I put too much out there, and if people would rather see the more shiny side of life. It can be a struggle to find the right balance of what to share. I'm really glad someone appreciates it! Thank you for sharing what you love from HH! You are entered in the giveaway!
Kristen D says
Wahoo! Congratulations 🎉 I would love to continue seeing more healthy desserts as well as fast family meals that are kid friendly without being kid food
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Oh there will definitely be lots of that this year! Ha ha I barely have time to use the bathroom, so recipes are going to get faster and faster! ha ha Thank you for sharing what you love from HH! You are entered in the giveaway!
Kimberly says
Happy Blogiversary!! I love all of your muffin recipes! They make the perfect breakfast 🙂
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Thank you for sharing what you love from HH! You are entered in the giveaway!
Rita says
First and foremost congratulations on your new arrival. Second, happy blogiversary.
Third, my favorite recipe of yours are the carrot cake Greek yogurt pancakes. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made them.
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Thank you for the congrats and the happy blogiversary wishes, and OMG I forgot about those! I need to make them ASAP! Thank you for sharing what you love from HH! You are entered in the giveaway!