I have long been a fan of Elana's, but haven't really been on her site lately, as it's too hot to bake and I don't really eat a lot of "baked" goods- even gluten and grain free ones. However, I had a taste for something "cake-y" and I made a version of her Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes and Frosting. They're good- not super sweet like your general run of the mill cupcakes, but they will hit the spot.
CUPCAKES
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda (aluminum free)
4 eggs
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup xyiltol (other options: palm sugar, coconut sugar, date sugar)
Mix dry ingredients. Add in wet ingredients. Pour into silicon cupcake molds or a muffin pan with paper liners. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Cool and Serve. Makes approximately 8 cupcakes.
FROSTING
For the frosting I used one organic dark chocolate bar from Trader Joes and mixed with 1/4 cup coconut oil and almost a tablespoon of vanilla extract.
Heated very briefly on the lowest heat and mixed together. You can place in refrigerator for approximately 15-30 minutes to thicken. Then whip frosting with a hand blender till it's thick and fluffy.
Frost cupcakes. Enjoy!
* All ingredients except the eggs (which I get at the farmers market), I purchase from my favourite go to: iherb.com. Use code: GOG211 for $5-10 off your first order.
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