A light and a fluffy chocolate cupcake – you’ll never guess it’s gluten-free! These gluten-free chocolate coconut cupcakes are topped with whipping cream and shredded coconut for a delicious dessert any coconut lover will enjoy!!
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 125g unsalted butter, room temperature
- 6 eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
For the ganache
- 50mls 35% (whipping) cream
- 75g semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- coconut for sprinkling
Instructions
For the cake
- Pre-heat oven to 350˚F/ 180˚C.
- Prepare 12 muffin tins with paper liners.
- Now, in a microwave or in a small saucepan on medium-high heat, melt the butter and cocoa powder. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until just thick and creamy.
- Fold in the slightly cooled cocoa/ butter mix then the coconut flour, baking soda and baking powder.
- Mix in the milk, gently with a rubber spatula.
- Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold in the beaten egg whites.
- Pour mixture into muffin tins and bake for 25 minutes.
- Allow cakes to cool in the tray for about 10 minutes before removing them to cook completely on a wire rack.
- Once they are completely cooled, you are ready to ice with the ganache.
For the ganache
- Bring the cream to a simmer in a saucepan, then pour over the chocolate chips.
- Allow to stand for a few minutes, then using a whisk, carefully blend the chocolate and cream until it’s smooth.
- Whisk in the butter.
- Using a small ladle or a piping bag, pour the ganache into the centre of each cupcake.
- Smooth over the top of the cakes with a small knife or a an offset spatula.
- Sprinkle with coconut.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING
- Calories 250
- Total Fat 16g
- Total Carbohydrate 26g
- Protein 3g
These gluten-free chocolate coconut cupcakes are easy to prepare. All gluten-free food lovers can make this recipe and enjoy it!
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