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These cupcakes are the perfect treat for birthdays and special occasions. Rich and decadent, making them the perfect dessert for these get-togethers with family and friends.

The cupcakes are gluten-free, using a combination of coconut flour and sprouted quinoa flour (courtesy of To Your Health Sprouted Flour Co. Read my review here).

They are full of protein and fiber and have a wonderfully moist texture. They are super filling, so one per person will probably be sufficient if you’re planning a party.

These cupcakes are not overly sweet, which is the perfect combination of the frosting, which is rich and chocolaty, with a splash of citrus to liven it up. The key with these cupcakes is to not overbake them, or else they will end up dry and crumbly.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Yield: Makes 18 cupcakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes

These cupcakes are the perfect treat for birthdays and special occasions. Rich and decadent, making them the perfect dessert for these get-togethers with family and friends.

Ingredients

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Melt a little coconut oil and brush the insides of your cupcake pans. If you’re using cupcake papers, you can brush the insides of those to help keep them from sticking.
    3. In a medium bowl, sift the coconut flour to make sure all lumps are removed.
    4. Add the quinoa flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt to the coconut flour and stir until combined.
    5. In your electric mixing bowl, combine the eggs, melted coconut oil, honey, and stevia and mix at low speed until combined.
    6. Add the coconut milk and vanilla and combine.
    7. With the mixer running on low, slowly add in the dry ingredients.
    8. Mix on low until completely combined.
    9. Fill cupcake papers or cupcake tins 3/4 full. Gently tap the pans on the counter to get the batter to settle evenly.
    10.  Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Be very careful not to overbake.
    11. Let cool completely before frosting (see the following recipe).
Rich Chocolate Orange Frosting

Rich Chocolate Orange Frosting

Yield: Make approx. 1 1/2 cups

These cupcakes are not overly sweet, which is the perfect combination of the frosting, which is rich and chocolaty, with a splash of citrus to liven it up. 

Ingredients

Instructions

    1. Using the whisk attachment for your mixer, whisk the butter, honey, and palm shortening together until well combined.
    2. Turn the mixer to low speed and add the cocoa powder, orange zest, stevia, orange extract, and sea salt. Mix on low until combined.
    3. Increase the speed and mix until light and fluffy.
    4. You can use this frosting on cupcakes, cakes, and even cookies. You can also omit the cocoa and orange for a basic vanilla frosting if you prefer.
 

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