As mentioned in my last post, this month is my blog's first birthday and to celebrate I made myself some little birthday cupcakes. As always these chocolate cupcakes are super healthy and delicious. My birthday chocolate cupcake recipe is gluten free, dairy-free, vegan and refined sugar free. Yet it tastes amazing and will be perfect to share with a loved one on their birthday or for any special day or just because. I have already made 2 batches in the past 2 weeks just because! They were a big hit with my husband as well so I know this recipe is a winner.
These healthy cupcakes are topped with my healthy frosting which is 100% healthy 100% super yummy! You wont want to go back to heavy processed and high sugar frosting after this nutritious vegan frosting.
As any birthday cake or cupcake must have I decorated my cupcakes with little sugar stars and candles! (I know the stars are not so healthy but once a year to celebrate I believe it is okay to add a bit of fun!)
I have seen lately a trend in food photography for dark, moody pictures and I tried to recreate this for my cupcakes but I think I will need to invest in a proper backdrop.
Birthday Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe:
- 1 cup of almond milk;
- 2 tsp of baking powder;
- 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar;
- 1/4 cup coconut flour;
- 1/4 cup of rice flour ( or your preferred gluten free flour);
- 1 tsp vanilla paste;
- 1/2 cup of maple syrup (or sweetener of your choice);
- 1/2 cup of raw cacao powder;
- pinch of salt;
Frosting:
- 1/2 avocado;
- 1 can of 160ml of coconut cream set in the fridge for a few hours or overnight;
- 2 tbsp of raw cacao powder;
- pinch of salt;
- 2 tbsp of maple syrup;
- Preheat oven at 200 degrees;
- Line a cupcake tray with cupcake liners;
- Mix the almond milk, apple cider vinegar and baking powder and leave for 5 min;
- Add in the coconut flour, gluten free flour, vanilla paste, cacao, maple syrup and pinch of salt;
- Whisk well;
- Pour into the cupcake tray;
- Cook in the oven for 30-40 min at 200 degrees;
- Mix the avocado, coconut cream, cacao and maple syrup;
- Leave the cupcakes to cool down and then top the cupcakes with a spoon or use a pipe;
- Top with cacao nibs or stars or any toppings of your choice.
Happy Birthday to my blog!
