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Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes

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These gluten-free chocolate cupcakes are moist and very rich, with a delicious chocolate frosting.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Cakes
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 170 ml Whipping cream (for the frosting)
  • 285 g Gluten-free dark chocolate (for the frosting)
  • 105 g Gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 tsp Xanthan gum ( if your flour blend does not contain it)
  • 45 g Unsweetened coco powder
  • 3/4 tsp Gluten-free baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Good quality salt
  • 150 g Granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 115 ml Lukewarm water or milk

Instructions
 

  • Make the frosting first. Heat the whipping cream in a heavy-bottom saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
  • In a bowl put the broken-up pieces of dark chocolate and pour the warm whipping cream over the top.
  • Allow the cream to melt the chocolate it takes a few minutes them mix until you have a glossy and smooth consistency.
  • Leave the frosting to cool to room temperature until it is firm enough to scoop with a spoon.
  • To make the cupcakes preheat the oven to 170℃ (gas 4). Line a muffin tin with the cupcake cases.
  • In a mixing bowl put the flour, xanthan gum ( if using), cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar and mix to combine.
  • Create a well in the centre and add the oil, eggs and water or milk. Mix together to make a thin batter.
  • Fill the prepared cake cases with the batter about 2/3 full. I poured mine into a measuring jug as it made it easier to fill the cases.
  • Bake in the oven for 19 minutes until the cupcake springs back when pressed in the middle.
  • Now decorate the cupcakes.
  • Take the cooled frosting and whisk it until it is firm, if it is crumbly or dry add some more cream.
  • Next either use a piping bag or a spoon to decorate the cakes.
  • Any leftover cakes that don't have any frosting on can be frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 249IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg
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