Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

Name: Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Yield: makes 9
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder; 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds; 1 tablespoon flax meal; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut milk; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons agave nectar; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

December 9, 2011

When you want to share sweets with vegan friends and family, use this recipe as a substitute for those in the Special Occasion section. These cupcakes are not only gluten free, they are also made without dairy or eggs—not an easy feat. Make your own delicious creation by pairing them with Vegan Buttercream (page 95), Vegan Chocolate Frosting (page 92), or Vegan Coconut Whip (page 94). Thanks to Ali Segersten from wholelifenutrition.net for giving me a head start on this recipe.

Cooks' Note

Sweetness: Medium

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