Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes

 

Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes are moist, rich, and delicious with a melt-in-your-mouth

chocolate.

Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free Frosting frosting

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TOTAL TIME50 mins

SERVINGS4minutes people

CALORIES247 kcal

INGREDIENTS

  

• 1 cup (8oz/225g) Lakanto sugar, Swerve, or coconut sugar
• 6 eggs*
• 1/4 cup (2floz/57ml) coconut milk
• 1/3 cup (2 ½ FL oz/71ml) coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder, optional
• 1/2 cup (2 ½oz/71g) coconut flour
• 1/2 cup (2 oz/57g) cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Vegan Sugar-Free Chocolate Frosting:
• 1 can (13oz/368g) coconut cream
• 1 1/2 cups (9oz/255g) sugar-free vegan chocolate
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl combine the Lakanto sugar, eggs*, coconut milk, coconut oil, vanilla and instant espresso powder, set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine the coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet until a smooth rich batter is formed.
5. Spoon the batter into the prepared liners, filling them about 2/3 of the way full. 
6. Bake for 25 minutes until cooked or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool fully before frosting.

Vegan Refined Sugar-Free Chocolate Frosting:

1. Melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a Bain Marie.
2. Whisk the coconut cream into the melted chocolate, then place in the fridge to set until firm.
3. Once the chocolate and coconut mixture is firm whip using a hand or stand mixer until light fluffy and spreadable.
4. Slather generously over cooled cupcakes or pipe on top using a piping bag.
5. Cover and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

 

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes 
Amount Per Serving (1 cupcake):

• Calories 247Calories from Fat 198
• % Daily Value*
• Fat 22g 34%
• Saturated Fat 17g 106%
• Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
• Monounsaturated Fat 2g
• Cholesterol 94mg 31%
• Sodium 207mg9%
• Carbohydrates 26g 9%
• Fiber 7g29%
• Sugar 1g 1%
• • Protein 6g 12%
• Vitamin A 150IU 3%
• Calcium 30mg 3%
• Iron 3.1mg 17%