Description
Delight in the tropical flavors of gluten-free vegan coconut cupcakes that bring sunshine to your dessert table. These fluffy, moist treats are dairy-free and gluten-free, infused with the sweet aroma of coconut and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to spontaneous afternoon indulgence, these cupcakes will leave your guests raving about their light texture and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together coconut flour, baking powder, and shredded coconut.
- In another bowl, combine applesauce, maple syrup, coconut milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold until combined; avoid overmixing for fluffiness.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg