Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
Soft, fluffy, and packed with a bold chocolate flavor, they're always a crowd-pleaser and can be easily customized with your favorite frosting, sprinkles, or decorations to match any theme.
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or cooking oil of choice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup 1:1 gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 + 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 + 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 4-6 Tbsps milk
Instructions
For The Cupcakes
- Cream together the oil and sugar.
- Add eggs and beat for 1 minute at medium speed.
- Add flour, cocoa salt, baking powder, milk, and vanilla and beat for 1 minute at medium speed.
- Place cupcake liners in a muffin tin & evenly fill with batter.
- Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes. Let cool before frosting.
For the Frosting
- Cream together the butter and vanilla.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa, mixing well while adding.
- Add 1 Tbsp of milk at a time until desired consistency.