Gluten-Free Choco-Coconut ‘Volcano’ Cupcakes

The ‘Volcano’ in the name of these cupcakes refers to the eruption of flavor experienced when you take a bite, with the rich chocolate and coconut combination!

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Gluten-Free Choco-Coconut ‘Volcano’ Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Any, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Gluten-free flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Coconut oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.75 cup Coconut milk (canned)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Hot water
• 1 cup Chocolate ganache
• 2 tablespoon Toasted shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and coconut oil until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the hot water.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
6. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once the cupcakes are cool, spread chocolate ganache on top of each cupcake and sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 290kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 33g11%

Sugars 23g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.