Are you in the mood for a gluten-free cupcake? I just came across this delicious gluten-free recipe for chocolate orange cupcakes that I think you will enjoy! Give them a try and let us know how they turned out in the comments.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Orange Cupcakes Recipe
Cupcake Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 C. hot water
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 C. organic cane sugar
- 1/2 C. sour cream
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- zest of one orange
- 1/4 C. butter, melted
- 1 1/2 C. gluten-free all-purpose flour (bob’s)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. xantham gum
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Cupcake Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 12 standard muffin cups or line with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, stir the cocoa powder into the hot water until it dissolves; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.
- Add in the sour cream and vanilla, then the dissolved cocoa and orange zest.
- Add the melted butter, then the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake until the cupcakes are puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean, about 15-20 minutes.
- Let cool completely before removing the cupcakes from the pan.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Frosting Ingredients:
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (Scharffen-Berger)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2-3 Tbsp milk
Frosting Directions:
- Melt the chocolate & butter together.
- In a medium bowl, combine confectioners sugar and melted chocolate+butter, adding milk until you have a nice spreadable consistency.
