Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Vegan Chocolate Frosting

Did you know that the first cupcakes were baked in the early 19th century and were called ‘number cakes’ because they were easy to remember with 1 cup of butter, 2 cups of sugar, 3 cups of flour, and 4 eggs?

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Vegan Chocolate Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Vegan Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2760

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Gluten-free flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Coconut oil
• 0.75 cup Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Almond milk
• 0.5 cup Vegan chocolate chips
• 1 cup Coconut cream
• 0.25 cup Cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the coconut oil and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with almond milk. Mix until well combined.
6. Fill cupcake liners with the batter, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
9. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the vegan chocolate chips.
10. In a separate bowl, whip the coconut cream until fluffy.
11. Add the melted chocolate, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the whipped coconut cream. Mix until well combined.
12. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the vegan chocolate frosting.
13. Let the frosting set for about 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 230kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g17%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.