Gluten Free Coconut Flour Chocolate Cupcakes

18 Dec, 2014

(Makes 12)

Ingredients

½ cup of Melrose Organic Unrefined Coconut Oil

¾ cup of sugar

5 eggs (at room temperature)

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup of Melrose Organic Coconut Flour

½ cup of cocoa powder

¾ teaspoon of baking soda

¼ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon of salt

¾ cup whole milk

Method

1. Pre heat oven to 180˚C. Place cupcake liner into a muffin tin (12)
2. Using an electric beater, combine the coconut oil, sugar and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy.
3. Add 1 egg at a time to the mixer and then beat on high for 3minutes.
4. In a separate bowl sift the dry ingredients together.
5. While mixer is running, add the dry ingredients and milk.
6. Once all ingredients are combined, mix on high for 5minutes.
7. Spoon batter equally into the muffin tray.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 26-30minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
9. Allow cupcakes to cool in pan for 10minutes then transfer to wire rack.
10. They can simply be eaten as is or you can add your favourite frosting (we’ve added some choc-chips for a gooey, sweet touch!)