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Feb

Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting

Beautifully decorated chocolate cupcakes with strawberry icing that are gluten and dairy free.

I'm excited to share this recipe for grain free Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting that I have been working on for you. They are nut-free and dairy-free as well!

I love Valentine’s Day. I remember waking up every February 14th to hear shaped confetti strewn across the table and a special breakfast waiting from my mom. I also remember the massive See’s Candy chocolate hearts that we each got on our plates! While I can’t enjoy either of those things anymore, I can still make homemade chocolates, pink themed healthy breakfasts, and cupcakes to share with Asher and preserve those memories of celebrations.

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I’ve been on a mission lately to create more nut-free recipes for you guys, after being asked by so many to do so. While delicious and easy to work with – nut and coconut flours are definitely overused on a grain-free diet and can make it difficult for those with allergies or school allowances, so I’ve started experimenting with alternative flours. There’s so many popping up these days from plantain flour to pumpkin flesh flour, and my current favorite – sweet potato flour. Sweet potato flour has a low glycemic index, is high in antioxidants, and is also anti-inflammatory. The only problem I have with it is that I haven't yet found an organic brand, so if anyone knows of one – let me know! You could make your own by dehydrating cooked sweet potato flesh then grinding it finely, but who has time for that?  Keep in mind that this is not the same thing as potato starch.

 

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It is nice to move away from nuts, and even seeds, and still provide baked goods for children (or adults!) wanting to celebrate holidays just like their friends. Sweet potato flour is slightly sweet so it works perfectly in these Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting. Mixed with a little arrowroot powder, they have the perfect rise and crumb and are moist on the inside and just a bit crisp on the outside. I think the strawberry frosting is the perfect festive addition to the top, but you can feel free to use any frosting you’d like! I’m sure the Meringue Marshmallow Frosting from my first book Against all Grain would taste fabulous as well or if you can tolerate dairy, a traditional buttercream.

 

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It may look fancy, but the chocolate lettering is simple to do and adds such a unique touch to these. Melt some 85% chocolate over a double-broiler and put it into a piping bag. Then pipe the shapes and/or letters and then place them in the fridge to set!

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Note: This recipe was specially created with the intended ingredients above. If the ingredients listed do not work for you as stated, please feel free to experiment and let us know your findings or use one of my other cupcake recipes that may better suit your needs.

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting



AUTHOR:

SERVES: 12

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

PREP TIME: 20 mins

COOK TIME: 20 mins TOTAL TIME: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Frosting

Chocolate Lettering 

Note:

1. This recipe was specially created with the intended ingredients above. If the ingredients listed do not work for you as stated, please feel free to experiment and let us know your findings or use one of my other cupcake recipes that may better suit your needs. 

2. If you plan to make the frosting ahead of time, wait to add the strawberry powder until serving because it can fade if left overnight.

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F and line a 12 cavity muffin tin with parchment liners.
  2. Combine the sweet potato flour and arrowroot in the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer.
  3. In a saucepan, bring the coconut milk to a low boil then remove it from the heat. Whisk in the shortening until fully combined.
  4. Pour the hot liquid over the flour mixture and stir to just combine. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda and mix until combined.
  6. Add the maple sugar, honey, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar and beat again for 30 seconds until fully combined.
  7. Add the eggs one at a time, beating in between until fully incorporated.
  8. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when entered into the center of a cupcake. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. To make the frosting: place the strawberries in a spice or coffee grinder and grind until you have a fine powder. In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or using a handheld mixer, beat together the shortening, honey, vanilla, arrowroot, and sweet potato flour. Drizzle in the coconut oil with the mixer running, and beat until incorporated. Add the strawberry powder and beat again until fully incorporated. Refrigerate the frosting for 30-40 minutes, until it has set enough to hold it’s shape when piped.
  10. To make the lettering: Melt the 85% chocolate over a double-broiler and put it into a piping bag. Pipe shapes and/or letters onto the parchment and then allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Place the tray in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.

 



Keywords: dairy free, dessert, gluten free, nut free, paleo, Valentine's Day


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