Ingredients
These delicious gluten-free chocolate cupcakes are the perfect treat for those with a gluten intolerance or allergy. To make these cupcakes, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup prepared espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F, and line a 12 cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine, and then add the vegetable oil, espresso or coffee, vanilla extract, eggs and sour cream. Whisk until everything is well combined, and then add the boiling water. Whisk until everything is incorporated.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, and sprinkle each with a few mini chocolate chips. Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
These cupcakes are full of delicious chocolate flavor and are surprisingly healthy. Each cupcake contains about 141 calories, 5 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein. They are also a good source of dietary fiber, with 2 grams per cupcake. These cupcakes are a great treat for those who are gluten-free, as they are made with all gluten-free ingredients.
If you want to make these cupcakes even healthier, you can opt for a sugar-free alternative. There are plenty of sugar-free options available on the market, and you can easily substitute them for the granulated sugar in this recipe. You can also use unsweetened applesauce in place of the vegetable oil to reduce the fat content.
These cupcakes are a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth while still adhering to a gluten-free diet. They are easy to make, and the perfect treat for any occasion. Enjoy!